| Session Name: | Jams, Clubs, Shows and More: An Overview of Institutional Support for Game Students |
| Speaker(s): | Jose Zagal |
| Company Name(s): | University of Utah |
| Track / Format: | Educators Summit |
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| Overview: | Learn about the different kinds of institutional support initiatives that video game development programs worldwide provide for their students to help them become better game developers, fund their studies, and/or find employment opportunities in industry. Examples that will be discussed include the different kinds of showcase events game programs organize for their students (juried shows, end-of-semester showcases, etc.), student game clubs, game jams, various mentoring programs, game-specific scholarships, participation in commercial game events, and more. All examples will come from a multi-month interview study conducted by the speaker. |
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