The Young Video Game Designer Summer Experience

Name: The Young Video Game Designer Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
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The Young Video Game Designer Summer Experience

Overview

We are now fully booked for this Summer Experience.

The Young Video Game Designer Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully immersive experience of working as a Video Game Designer in London.

Over the course of 15 days, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of video game design that one can imagine: compete in a Game Jam, create your very own video game from scratch and present your ideas to expert game designers.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful video game designer.

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Compete in a Game-Jam and build your very own video game from scratch
Present your ideas to a panel of video game industry leaders at an iconic London skyscraper
Visit a leading visual effects studio and explore the state-of-the-art technological advancements like virtual reality that are making video games more immersive than ever
Test previously unreleased video games to understand what helps bring a game to market
Undertake a visit to one of Europe’s largest independent motion capture studios

Be coached through the immersive experiences with video game designers from world-renowned firms specialising in user interface, graphic design, mechanics and more
Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career

Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in video game design
Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
World-class professional development training: dedicated coaching on all the soft skills you need to become a top video game designer: creativity, teamwork, communication, time management and more

Attending the Summer Experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities.
Complete the assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications

Experience life at one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

• Select your preferred length of experience. You can choose to attend for:

1. Days 1-15 (the full experience); or
2. Days 1-10 only; or
3. Days 1-5 only

• Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout

Immersive Experiences Days 1-5

The Game Jam: Gameplay Design

Discover how gameplay designers create spellbinding worlds
Learn to craft storylines and character arcs that captivate players
The video game developer’s toolkit: discover the cutting-edge tools at your disposal to craft your game
Meet the experts and your team and map out the mechanics of your game
Define your rules and modes of play

The Game Jam: Level Creation

Discover the principles and methods used by world-leading level designers
Decide the pace and flow of your own game and outline all possible outcomes
Expand your core concept into multiple levels and extensive challenges
Decide how the difficulty will increase so that users feel a sense of accomplishment whilst playing
Brainstorm future expansion packs that will keep players invested long after they’ve completed the game
Race to see how many different levels you can create!

The Game Jam: UX/UI Design

Step into the shoes of the User Interface/User Experience designer
Uncover the core principles governing playability
Learn what makes for a great user interface that is intuitive, easy-to-use and engaging
Step into the player’s shoes and evaluate the usability and style of different game UIs across a variety of genres
Create a captivating start page that sets the tone of your game and makes the users eager to play
Design a heads-up display (HUD) that relays vital information to the player without interfering with gameplay

The Game Jam: Presentation Day

Add the final touches to perfect your video game
Name your game and write an exciting description for the App store to convince users to download it
Present your finished product at the top of an iconic London skyscraper and discover your peers’ creations
Who will be crowned the winners of the InvestIN Game Jam? Receive valuable feedback from industry and see if your game has what it takes!

Immersive Experiences Days 6-10

Visit an Indie Design Studio

Begin to understand the design process from a business point of view
Discover how a team without the backing of a large game publisher can bring a video game to life
Receive your brief: you’ve been hired by a start-up to design an indie video game
Collaborate with your peers to devise a winning game concept
Spend the rest of the day designing exciting levels, challenges, and missions
Develop your team’s concepts into a finalised product
Prepare your pitch and present your creation in a mock Dragon’s Den
The winning team will receive a professional mock-up of their video game to take home!

Entre The Motion Capture Studio

Explore the technological advancements bringing visuals to life and making games more immersive than ever
Understand how motion capture and CGI are used in your favourite video games and blockbuster films
Experience first-hand the MoCap process: from real-time motion capture to data binding and repair
Blur the lines between animation and reality: how motion capture is integrated in every aspect of video game design
Discover how at-home motion capture technology enables players to directly interact with their virtual environment and immerse themselves within the game

The Game Environment & The Senses

Explore how video game designers engage the senses to create vivid gameplay
Discover the impact of lighting, sound and backdrop on user experience (UX)
Explore how physical touch can be integrated into video game design
Devise solutions to our current challenges using cutting-edge technologies
Have your say: what video games utilise these techniques the most effectively?

Master the Art of Marketing

Uncover the key techniques used to market a bestselling video game
The psychology of marketing: product, price, promotion, positioning and packaging
Discover the rise of digital marketing: where creativity meets analytics
Work with marketing consultants to develop a marketing strategy for your game
Create eye-catching visuals and storyboard an advertising campaign
Pitch your bespoke campaign to a team of marketing professionals and receive live feedback

Become the Video Game Tester

Try your hand at the most common entry-level role for future video game designers: the video game tester
Discover the design flaws that prevent games from making it to market
Test unreleased video games and identify core issues which could lead to their failure
Devise the most innovative solutions to save a video game project

Networking Event With Top Video Game Designers

Take part in a private networking session with leading professionals
Put your newfound knowledge to the test
Have your burning questions answered by those in the know
Receive valuable advice from experts in the field

Immersive Experiences Days 11-15

CAREERMAX

Now you’ve gained the knowledge and understanding it takes to excel in video game design, it’s time to spend the final five days of your experience building your skills to help you thrive in the world of work. Undertake a series of interactive masterclasses and challenges in communication, teamwork, leadership and resilience to supercharge your applications and help you stand out from the competition in the gaming industry. Once you’ve completed these, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a several hour assessment centre putting your time management and problem solving to the test for which you’ll receive bespoke feedback.

Leadership & Teamwork Coaching

What makes the ultimate team player?
Build your high-performance team and compete in a series of complex challenges
Discover the most effective styles of leadership you can adopt
Maximise your influence with coaching on how to motivate and inspire others

Public Speaking & Communication Coaching

Public speaking coaching by a specialist who trains CEOs
Perfecting enunciation, tone, pace and body language to engage any audience with impact
Understand the art of negotiation and influencing others
Perfect your written communication skills to support your upcoming applications
Learn how to reflect and communicate your experiences with purpose

Resilience & Problem-Solving

Discover the key tenets of resilience and how they can lead to a successful and happy career journey
Harness the power of mindfulness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in your decision-making
Practice overcoming obstacles and build a resilient mindset ready for future challenges

The CareerMAX Project

Utilise the skills you’ve learnt over the last 5 days to tackle a full-day assessment centre
Your task: Work together to create and maintain the perfect civilisation
Receive bespoke feedback on your performance and a personalised certificate

We are now fully booked for this Summer Experience.

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The programme starts on 28th July 2023. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15; and either with or without accommodation. Pricing for all options is set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via invoice, please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out to you.

	London 5-Day	London 10-Day	London 15-Day
Length	Days 1-5	Days 1-10	Days 1-15
Compete in a Game Jam and create your own game. Learn the rules of UX/UI design. Pitch your game to industry-leaders at the top of a skyscraper.
Visit an indie game design studio and receive a game-design brief. Enter a visual effects studio and explore motion capture. Test unreleased video games and evaluate their strengths
Private networking session with top video game designers
World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top video game designer
Summer Experience fee	£1475	£2850	£3950
Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included	Available for an additional £990	Available for an additional £1815	Available for an additional £2640
Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150

In Person

Available dates:

28th July 2023

Venues:

The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls

Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,

College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ

International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS

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Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

We offer payment plans for our Summer Experiences, allowing you to pay in instalments. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. To arrange your personalised plan contact contact us at info@investin.org.

On the mornings of day 6 and day 11 you will have rest time to allow you to recharge for the next period of your programme. You will also have time in the evenings and during your lunch break to relax and socialise with the other students on the experience.

Covid-19

There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.

Support

If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.

You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.

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The Young Video Game Designer Summer Experience