Ignite Social: Gaming Culture

Every second Thursday of the month, we host a social meet-up with creative inspiration and an opportunity to connect and learn how we can support one another’s work.

This month we will be hearing from people in the gaming industry, discussing career paths into gaming, and the creative and cultural elements involved in game design.

Speakers:

Martyn Simmons, ARU Cambridge

Course Group Leader for Undergraduate Computer Games, and Senior Lecturer for Computer Games. Martyn will talk a bit about his journey beginning as a fine artist, venturing into programming and education. Martyn will discuss some of the different routes to get involved in gaming, whether they are academic or industry focused.

He will also touch on the the gaming courses provided by ARU (Anglia Ruskin University).

Aj Grand-Scrutton, Dlala Studios

Aj is the founder and CEO of Dlala Studios, situated in Witham. This independent studio which started in a garage has recently designed and produced Disney’s Illusion Island.

Aj will talk to us about his journey and career, challenges and inspirations. We will hear more about Dlala Studios, with insight into how the team brings together art and creativity with technical skills to produce amazing games.

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What to expect:

Patch, 5 – 6 Grays Yard, Springfield Rd, Chelmsford, CM2 6QR

7-10pm, Thursday 14th December

• From 7pm – People begin arriving, relaxed music is played.
• 7-7.30pm – Getting drinks and catching up with fellow creatives in the bar space. There are activities such as pens/paper for doodling, and free space and seats in the foyer if you’d prefer.
• 7.30-9pm – People move through to the presentation space, to sit down and hear from the speakers – speakers stand at the front and often use power point presentations. There is a Q&A at the end, giving an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers.
• 9-10pm – Some people choose to leave at 9, others choose to stay to informally catch up further. The bar is open until 10pm.

The bar serves water, tea, coffee, cola / diet cola, beer and red and white wine, we accept card, but don’t normally accept cash.

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Photography may be taken at the social to use for Ignite media – please email ku.gro.drofsmlehcetingi@olleh to let us know if you do not want your image used.

We are working to make our social events as inclusive, accessible and welcoming as possible. We would love to hear from you any ideas, questions or concerns about attending events and taking part in Ignite. Please contact us on ku.gro.drofsmlehcetingi@olleh.

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