Prototyping with GAME JAMS brings together artists, game designers and academics to chat about the value of pilot projects and GAME JAMS.

During this event, you’ll get an introduction to the rules of our GAME JAM, and we will be sharing the three creative briefs. The GAME JAM briefs have been developed by three local artists; The Grief Series, Shanaz Gulzar and AGE OF THE.

During the second part of the event, we’ll talk about the importance of GAME JAMS, and smash apart the stereotype that gaming is antisocial. This roundtable will be with our fantastic guests:

Karen Palmer - Award Winning International Artist and Public Speaker.

Simon Barret – Director of Co-op innovations, an Immersive AR and VR developer.

Dave Lynch – Artist, inventor and researcher.

Lee Stocks – Senior Lecturer of the Game Design course at Leeds Beckett University and Concept Artist.

Whether you’re taking part in the GAME JAM or interested in prototyping, we’d love to have you there!

This event is part of Leeds Digital Festival 2021.

What is a GAME JAM?

It is a gathering of people for the purpose of planning, designing, creating or testing out one or more ideas within a short span of time. "Jam" is a reference to musical jam sessions.

How to access the event:

Prototyping with GAME JAMS is an online event. We'll be sending through details on how to access the event closer to the time - stay tuned.

About LEEDS 2023

LEEDS 2023 will be a landmark year of culture for Leeds and our wider region. Starting on 1st January, 2023 will be an extraordinary, year-long programme of creative experiences. Co-created with local, national and international artists, LEEDS 2023 will be for Leeds, with Leeds and inspired by Leeds.

A showcase of creativity across all forms of culture: from dance to design, art to architecture, poetry to pop, sculpture to sport, grassroots community theatre to performances on our world class stages, LEEDS 2023 will have something for everyone.

Fuelled by a belief in the power of artistic expression and cultural experiences to transform lives, LEEDS 2023 will unlock talent and creative opportunities for people from every district in the city.

New connections, collaborations, creative excellence and friendships forged in building LEEDS 2023 will play a vital role on our city’s journey to becoming a cultural giant in the world; one that benefits all Leeds people now and long into the future.

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