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Future Artists Programme: Building Worlds for Play with Nick Murray
Creative Lives in Progress
London
On-site
GBP 100,000 - 125,000
Full time
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Job summary
An innovative program designed for young creatives aged 16-25, offering workshops in game design and interactive media. Participants will explore storytelling and technical skills while collaborating with peers in a supportive environment. This unique opportunity culminates in a Game Development Weekend, where participants will showcase their creations at a prestigious venue. Join this exciting journey to build confidence and enhance your artistic abilities, all while enjoying a free program that covers travel expenses and refreshments. Don't miss out on the chance to develop your skills and share your work with the public!
Benefits
Qualifications
- Participants will learn fundamentals of game design and interactive media.
- Focus on collaboration and building creative confidence.
Responsibilities
- Engage in hands-on workshops to develop games.
- Collaborate with peers and showcase work at Somerset House.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
The programme is divided into two chapters of four workshops (one for ages 16-18 and one for ages 19-25) followed by a 2-day Game Development Weekend where creatives from both chapters will come together to create games that will be shown at Somerset House's 25th Birthday weekend on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025.
Led by award-winning producer, game-maker, and artist Nick Murray, along with guest facilitators, Building Worlds for Play is an introduction to the world of innovative game-design, interactive media, and storytelling. You will learn the basics of digital game-making, tabletop game design, build confidence, develop creative skills and play!
Building Worlds for Play is more than just an artist development programme. In addition to developing skills, you can expect to grow in:
- Hands-on game development: Learn the fundamentals of game design, interactive media, and storytelling through practical workshops.
- Collaboration skills: Work alongside other young creatives, honing your teamwork and communication skills in a collaborative environment.
- Creative confidence: Build confidence in your creative ideas and decision-making processes as you explore different artistic practices.
- Multidisciplinary experience: Engage with various creative practices, expanding your artistic abilities beyond traditional boundaries.
- Technical skills: Gain knowledge in innovative game-design tools and interactive media techniques using Construct, Downpour and tabletop/TTRPG mechanics.
- Showcasing your work: A unique opportunity to develop games that will be showcased at Somerset House's 25th Birthday weekend.
Programme Dates:
Chapter 1 (Ages 19-25):
Wednesday 28 May; 18.30-21.00
Wednesday 11 June; 18.30-21.00
Wednesday 25 June; 18.30-21.00
Wednesday 09 July; 18.30-21.00
Chapter 2 (Ages 16-18):
Wednesday 23 July; 15.00-17.30
Wednesday 6 August; 15.00-17.30
Wednesday 20 August; 15.00-17.30
Wednesday 03 September; 15.00-17.30
Chapter 3: Game Development Weekend (Ages 16-25):
This weekend is only open to participants who have taken part in the 4-session programme.
Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 September; 10.00-17.00
Somerset House Birthday Weekend (Public sharing of work):
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September; 10.00-17.00
Location: Somerset House, Strand, London
Cost: FREE (travel expenses of up to £10 per day will be covered and refreshments will be provided)
Application Deadline: Tuesday 29 April 2025, 9am
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