Ended - 29.09.2022
Industry Insights
Industry Insights is a programme that has been curated for young people who want to start a career in the games industry.
Key statistics
17
Participants
67%
employed in the games industry
at the end
5
weeks
Detailed Impact report
Overview
Companies across the UK need passionate and talented individuals to work with them. This programme provides the key steps needed to gain an entry-level position within the industry. Through the short programme, the participants met and learned from the professionals, gained experience and new skills. Many built a robust portfolio and CV to position themselves as a candidate for entry-level Producer, Quality Assurance and Marketing positions, with the opportunity to secure a work placement at the end of the programme through the Kickstart scheme.
The programme ran between October - November 2021 and had 16 participants who attended 14 sessions over 6 weeks.
The course was created around the context of the growth of the games and eSports industry, to address staff shortage and low cross-indicator diversity in the games industry. In addition to this, the original timings of the course were changed to reflect the short deadlines of the UK government Kickstart scheme to allow all eligible participants to apply for Kickstart positions by the original deadline of December 17th 2021.Companies across the UK need passionate and talented individuals to work with them. This programme provides the key steps needed to gain an entry-level position within the industry. Through the short programme, the participants met and learned from the professionals, gained experience and new skills. Many built a robust portfolio and CV to position themselves as a candidate for entry-level Producer, Quality Assurance and Marketing positions, with the opportunity to secure a work placement at the end of the programme through the Kickstart scheme.
Partners
Programme
The programme ran 14 sessions over 6 weeks and was a mix of in-person events throughout the HereEast Campus and the Good Growth Hub.
Sessions were split across 4 “paths”:
General Games Industry knowledge
Producer training
QA and Office Management training
Marketing knowledge
And additionally saw the participants create 2 games: 1 digital and 1 non-digital game
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Our Programmes
At Game Anglia, we take a hands-on approach to education. Through our range of events, workshops, and initiatives, we empower individuals to learn, create, discover, and promote. Whether you're a budding game designer looking to gain essential industry skills, or an independent studio seeking expert guidance, our programmes are designed to foster talent and propel you towards your game development aspirations.
