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Playmaker, the visual sculpting software for Unity, helps with that. It removes the need to know how to code and instead emphasizes what the game maker wants to happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"786\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"787\"\u003eIn this one-hour beginners workshop, filmmaker, game developer, and musician Stephen Scott Day gives participants an introduction to Playmaker. As a practitioner, Day sees the software as more than just a simple game builder. He sees it as a tool to create immersive art and expansive stories. 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While there are many different methods to bring these worlds into existence, a fair number of systems are difficult to use, expensive, and don’t quite tap into the creative, hands-in-the-mud, feeling of playing make-believe as a kid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArtist Natalie Paneng hopes to change that with her workshop on accessible world-building. This workshop is focused on using models against a greenscreen to make exciting, playful, and digital stories. It requires just a few arts and crafts materials, all of which can be found easily and affordably, to help workshop attendees gain perspective on realizing their world to scale. These models can then be digitally translated and accessed through virtual means. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe workshop started with basic world-building instructions and an introduction to world-building from Natalie’s perspective as a digital artist. Then it dove into the basics of greenscreen principles and how to put together a simple project. The main structure then focused on how to build models, and how to prepare and execute a vision in miniature. Finally, the workshop was ended by bringing these elements together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"323\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003eAbout Your Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"509\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"508\"\u003eShe is awkward, complex, and has a quirk to her expression. She lives in Johannesburg and the cyber village called the Internet. Natalie Paneng (b. 1996, South Africa) is a digital artist who completed a BADA(Hons)from the University of Witwatersrand in 2018. She majors in Production Design (Set and Costume Design) and Art Management. Natalie uses both her self-taught digital skills and her theatre background to create multidisciplinary digital art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-key=\"527\"\u003e\u003cspan data-key=\"526\"\u003ePaneng’s work has been exhibited at the TMRW Gallery, The National Arts Festival, Blank Projects, Michaelis School of Fine Art, BKHz Gallery, Le Lieu Unique, and Galerie Eigen Art Leipzig. Along with this, she has participated in local artist residencies such as Bubblegumclub Future 76 Residency(2018), Floating Reverie(2019), and Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Artist Residency (2019). 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You'll learn to set a scene, composite and bring models to life, and experiment with the camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Look to the past for the groundwork for cinema and gaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Learn the characteristics of world-building in context and group discussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Get into Unity! Start a project, open up 3D models, work with files, and learn some shortcuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Set your camera up, choose parameters like focal length and focus, move the camera, and work through different points of view\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Your Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMario Mu is a visual artist and director living in Berlin, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMario works on various research projects which are often constructed as extended gaming platforms. Apart from frequently incorporating sound and drawing, his practice mainly shifts between game design, 3D animation and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe received a BFA from Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, Croatia and an MFA from University of Arts in Berlin, Germany. During 2016. and 2017. Mu was an active member of the Research Center for Proxy Politics, and since 2017. he has been working on a series of events as an author and collaborator at the TAP-Théâtre auditorium de Poitiers, France; V2 Rotterdam, The Netherlands; MGLC Ljubljana, Slovenia; MAAT Lisbon, Portugal; Play Co London, UK; Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Ufer Studios, Galerie gr_und and Silent Green in Berlin, Germany; MSU, Pogon and GMK in Zagreb, Croatia among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDigital and online projects include collaborations with AVYSS, Mizuha, The Killscreen, The Carillon, BoCA Biennial, Milan Machinima Festival, Gamescenes, Itch.io, Gestalten Publishing, FACT Magazine, Wrong Biennale, The School of Machines, Making \u0026amp; Make-Believe, STYLY, Lima Sky,  Pivilion, and Inquiry Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gameplayarts","offers":[{"title":"Artist \/ Student","offer_id":45244178989220,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Professional","offer_id":45168214999204,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pay What You Can - Click Green Button","offer_id":45168214966436,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/3125\/0852\/files\/Mario-Mu-Architecture-with-Games-in-the-Title12-scaled.jpg?v=1710971463"},{"product_id":"game-design-for-people-who-hate-games","title":"Game Design for People who Hate Games (and people who love them too)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-18\" style=\"position: absolute; 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z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-7\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-7\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-8\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-7\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-7\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-5\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-5\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-5\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-5\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-5\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJoin us for\u003c\/span\u003e a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e series of exercises where games and play will teach us about designing meaningful experiences for people. For 30 years, Eric Zimmerman has designed award-winning games and trained artists, designers, technologists, and others on the value of thinking like a game designer. Come prepared to participate in hands-on activities where we will design and play together. No technical knowledge is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorkshop Outline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLearn game design fundamentals, including basic concepts like rules and play, systems thinking, and interaction design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiscuss and deconstruct thinking about constraints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDesign through prototyping, playtesting, and iteration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFind the the value of play through experiencing and discussing the human side of play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEngage the how and why games engage us emotionally and psychologically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDevelop a variant of a popular game type to share with others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTalk through integrating game-making into your creative process and making a career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAMA with Eric about his experience in games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-31\" style=\"position: absolute; 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z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-26\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-26\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-26\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-22\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-22\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-15\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-15\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-15\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-18\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-18\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-18\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-15\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEric is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e game designer and Arts Professor at the NYU Game Center who has been designing award-winning games on and off the computer for over 30 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-34\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-34\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-34\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-33\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-33\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-25\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-25\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-25\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-26\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-26\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-18\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-18\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-16\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-16\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-16\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-16\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEric co-founded Gamelab,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e an NYC-based studio that produced commercial hits, including Diner Dash. With architect Nathalie Pozzi, Eric designs installations for MoMA, the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, and other global venues. He co-founded the Institute of Play, a non-profit that created play-based schools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-33\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-33\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-35\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-35\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-35\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; 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z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-24\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-24\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-26\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-26\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-27\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-27\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-17\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-17\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-20\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-20\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-20\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"speechify-first-word-listening-nudge-root-17\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"position: absolute; z-index: 10000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Professor at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the NYU Game Center, which he helped to design, his books include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRules of Play \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(MIT Press, with Katie Salen), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Rules We Break \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(Princeton Architectural Press), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Green Games Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, a group-authored public document about sustainable tabletop game design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gameplayarts","offers":[{"title":"Artist \/ Student (Full Time)","offer_id":45168219160740,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Professional","offer_id":45168219226276,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pay What You Can - Click Green Button","offer_id":45242429538468,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/3125\/0852\/files\/Game-Design-for-People-Who-Hate-Games-IG-Announce.png?v=1709840414"},{"product_id":"sing-generative-ai-for-world-building-and-storytelling","title":"Using Generative AI for World-Building and Storytelling","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow do you work AI into your design process and still maintain your unique style and approach?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJoin artist and creator Pearlyn Lii for hands-on workshop designed to unlock the potential of your great ideas through the collaboration of human creativity and artificial intelligence. This session promises a practice-led experience into the art of world-building, tailored for creatives, storytellers, and anyone eager to explore the frontiers of narrative construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eParticipants will be guided through the initial stages of conceptualizing their world-building process, starting from a nascent script or story idea replete with a basic plot structure. This serves as the bedrock for the subsequent development of key elements such as characters, scenes, and environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ll then look at treatments and how to translate abstract concepts into real elements. 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The course is also valuable for professionals in related fields looking to expand their skill set or gain a new perspective on their work. More experienced designers may find value in the unique framework and vocabulary presented, which can enhance their existing practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIda Benedetto is an experience director, design strategist, and researcher. She designs high-stakes meetings, adventures, and celebrations, creating opportunities for insight, innovation, and change. 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This session will explore the fundamentals of creating compelling soundscapes for interactive experiences, perfect for digital creatives, aspiring composers, and anyone curious about the intersection of music and interactive media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalil Bhayani is a versatile Los Angeles-based composer and founder of cAMP Studio, a boutique post-audio and music production studio. With a passion for telling compelling stories through music, Salil has scored Emmy award-winning productions, feature documentaries, and films that have been selected for prestigious festivals like SXSW and acquired by major networks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop, you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to craft moods and atmospheres using scales, harmonies, and layering techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe art of seamless transitions between ambient and action sequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for creating adaptive music that responds to participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic sound design techniques to enhance your compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproaches to sketching and orchestrating interactive music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from his extensive experience in orchestral, hybrid, and electronic music, Salil will guide you through practical exercises and share insights from his diverse portfolio. His unique approach of blending traditional soundscapes with contemporary techniques, inspired by a wide array of musical genres, will provide you with fresh perspectives on game audio creation.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo advanced musical training is required, but a basic understanding of music theory will be helpful. Join us for an engaging exploration of game audio and take the first step towards bringing your musical visions to life in interactive worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #3f3f3f;\"\u003eSalil Bhayani is a composer based in Los Angeles. He is the founder and lead composer of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.campstudio.co\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #299eeb;\"\u003ecAMP Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3f3f3f;\"\u003e, a boutique post-audio and music production studio based in Los Angeles. His vision as a composer is to tell compelling stories through the emotive quality of music, which he believes comes through a delicate balance of craft, skill, and intuition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis recent projects include his scores for Emmy award winning production \u003cem\u003eSorry, Mom\u003c\/em\u003e by Rope Line Media, \u003cem\u003eThe Path of the Shepherd\u003c\/em\u003e, a feature documentary (nominated for the Green Film Network Award), and thriller\/horror film \u003cem\u003eLandfill\u003c\/em\u003e featuring Academy Award nominated Linda Blair, among others.​\u003cbr\u003e​\u003cbr\u003eHe has composed music for numerous animation films with studios such as TED-Ed Animation, Totem Creative, and Gumboyo, and has collaborated with directors and animators from Disney and Marvel.\u003cbr\u003e​\u003cbr\u003eFilms, documentaries, and web series scored by Bhayani have been official selections at prestigious film festivals such as SXSW, Los Angeles Cinefest, Beverly Hills Film Festival, and Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival to name a few. Films he scored have been acquired by PBS, Lifetime Movie Network, Amazon Prime and have seen worldwide distributions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalil continues to work on a wide range of creative and impactful projects around the globe whilst constantly exploring different styles to bring a fresh perspective to each project. He improvises on existing genres incorporating traditional soundscapes with contemporary techniques not just from the film music world, but deriving inspirations from a wide array of musical genres including classical, rock, pop, blues, jazz, etc. and crossovers between them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Gameplayarts","offers":[{"title":"Artist \/ Student","offer_id":46042093289636,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Scholarship - Click Green Button","offer_id":46042093322404,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Professional","offer_id":46042093355172,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/3125\/0852\/files\/2.jpg?v=1720819555"},{"product_id":"storytelling-through-systems-game-ui-design-for-artists","title":"Storytelling Through Systems: Game UI Design for Artists","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eJoin Darion McCoy for a hands-on workshop exploring the intersection of game design and interface design. As artists and creators increasingly look to games for inspiration, this workshop offers practical insights for designers ready to break free from conventional UI patterns and create more engaging interactive experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThrough a combination of historical context, real-world examples, and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to leverage their existing interface design skills while pushing beyond the constraints of traditional product design. Darion brings unique expertise as a professional front-end developer and game creator, offering valuable perspectives on bridging these two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eIn this workshop, you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\" depth=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\"\u003eHow game UI\/UX has evolved and what makes it distinct from product interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\"\u003eMethods for translating your existing design skills into compelling game experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\"\u003eTechniques for breaking free from standardized interface patterns while maintaining usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\"\u003ePractical approaches to sketching and prototyping game UI elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"4\"\u003eWays to balance creativity and functionality in interactive experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eTraditional interface design emphasizes clarity and efficiency, but games offer opportunities to make the interface itself part of the experience. Through guided exercises, you'll practice transforming essential UI elements into elements that enhance narrative and atmosphere. You'll learn to think beyond the clean, minimal aesthetics everyday in product design toward more prosperous visual approaches that serve both function and world-building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThis workshop emphasizes hands-on creation, with participants working on individual designs and receiving peer feedback. You'll leave with practical techniques for bringing more creativity and experimentation to your interface work, whether for games or other interactive projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eLogistics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eTime: 1 hour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eArtist Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/darionmccoy.com\/\"\u003eDarion McCoy\u003c\/a\u003e is a UI\/UX Designer \u0026amp; Front-End Developer in Richmond, VA. He is a multidisciplinary creative who makes art and works on game design development. Darion also runs local art courses focused on marginalized communities. He is currently developing Angel's Nest, a folk-horror survival game set in an alternative, pre-colonial Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis was held December 3rd, 2024.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gameplayarts","offers":[{"title":"Student \/ Artist","offer_id":50471890747556,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Professional","offer_id":50471890780324,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generous Supporter","offer_id":50471890813092,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/3125\/0852\/files\/Darion_McCoy_-_Re-_Body_1.webp?v=1730332565"},{"product_id":"dec-2-workshop-physical-interfaces-as-material-controller-vinny-roca","title":"Physical Interfaces as Material Practice: Controller Design with Vinny Roca","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, Vinny Roca guides participants through the intersection of game design, media art, and physical interfaces. Drawing from his experience creating works like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinnyroca.info\/slot-waste-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vinnyroca.info\/slot-waste-1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlot Waste\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinnyroca.info\/tearshapeddoor\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vinnyroca.info\/tearshapeddoor\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTear Shaped Door,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Roca demonstrates how thoughtful controller design can transform digital experiences into meaningful gallery installations. This workshop bridges the gap between screen-based media and physical space, offering fresh perspectives on how interfaces shape audience engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eIn this workshop, you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"-mt-1 [li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\" depth=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\"\u003eHow physical interfaces mediate between viewers and digital artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\"\u003eUsing material constraints to generate new creative possibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\"\u003eStrategies for designing site-specific installations with custom controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\"\u003eTechniques for adapting digital works across different exhibition contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"4\"\u003eMethods for creating approachable yet meaningful physical interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe workshop combines theory and practice through hands-on exercises. In the first hour, participants analyze existing interfaces and collaborate to generate game concepts driven by physical constraints. The second hour focuses on exhibition design, where participants apply curatorial strategies to realize their concepts in different spaces, from white cube galleries to arcade settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogistics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLength\u003c\/em\u003e: 2 Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your Instructor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVinny Roca is an artist and game maker based in Los Angeles, California. Through absurdist video games and simulations, his works seek to make sense of our ever-morphing and changing subjectivity under capital.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is currently an MFA student at UCLA.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos by Chris Hanke and Vinny Roca. 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Currently pursuing an MFA in Interactive Media at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Michael specializes in creating expressive interactive experiences through careful attention to feel and responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eDrawing from his experimental practice of \"surfing the machine,\" Michael will guide participants through the often overlooked but crucial element of interactive works: the feel of digital interaction. Participants will discover how small adjustments to movement, timing, and response can transform lifeless systems into emotionally resonant experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eWorkshop Outline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe session will explore three core concepts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eWhat is Feel?: Understanding the fundamental elements that make digital interactions feel alive and responsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eHow to Adjust It: Hands-on exploration of tools and techniques for fine-tuning interactive experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eIntegration into Practice: Frameworks for incorporating these principles into your creative work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThrough a combination of discussion, demonstration, and hands-on experimentation in Unity, participants will develop sensitivity to the nuances of digital interaction while building practical skills for enhancing their own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThis workshop aims to equip artists and creators with both conceptual understanding and practical tools for crafting more engaging interactive experiences, whether in games, installations, or other digital media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eLogistics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eRequirements: Unity (latest LTS version) installed prior to workshop. Basic familiarity with Unity interface recommended but not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eExperience Level: This workshop is designed for creators interested in making their digital work more engaging through better interaction design. While no specific game development experience is required, basic comfort with digital tools is recommended. The workshop is particularly valuable for artists, designers, and creators looking to incorporate interactive elements into their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eArtist Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eMichael Overton Brown is an artist, technologist, and game designer exploring the intersection of procedural systems and emotional resonance. His practice focuses on creating experimental interactive experiences that probe the boundaries between human intention and machine behavior. 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Through guided collaborative drawing sessions, participants will investigate new possibilities for social interaction within virtual environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eYour Instructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheo Triantafyllidis is an artist who works with digital and physical media to explore the experience of space and the mechanics of embodiment in hybrid realities. Utilizing algorithms and game engines, virtual reality headsets and experimental performance processes, he creates interactions within immersive environments. In Triantafyllidis’s worlds awkward interactions and precarious physics mingle with uncanny, absurd and poetic situations, inviting the viewer to engage with new realities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough the lens of monster theory, he investigates themes of isolation, sexuality and violence in their visceral extremities. He offers computational humor and AI improvisation as a response to the tech industry’s agenda. He tries to give back to the online and gaming communities that he considers both the inspiration and context for his work by remaining an active participant and contributor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheo holds an MFA from UCLA, Design Media Arts and a Diploma of Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens. He has shown work in museums, including Centre Pompidou in Metz, Buk-SEMA in Seoul, House of electronic Arts in Basel and NRW Forum in Dusseldorf and galleries such as Meredith Rosen Gallery, The Breeder, Nagel Draxler and Eduardo Secci. 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