Archive for February, 2008

Animated Exeter - I’m on a panel.

Monday, February 4th, 2008

I’m taking part in an interesting session at Animated Exeter as part of the ‘Animate and Educate‘ day. So if you’re not busy next Friday, and interested in the teaching and use of animation in schools, then you should come along.
We’ll be talking about the benefits of using animation as a teaching tool, its application, […]

Skills emergency - but where has it come from?

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Yes, there is a skills shortage.  That is undeniable.  Industry is feeling the pinch.
In the digital agency / digital marketing sector I was very lucky to have the opportunity to speak with a couple of hundred industry bods last week at the Chinwag Skills Emergency event to discuss what interventions could be put in place long term […]

Sponsorships and Bursaries for Games Courses

Friday, February 1st, 2008

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has just announced a new fund for people studying games in US universities:
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced the creation of the Dr. Randy Pausch Scholarship Fund, established to support students in pursuit of careers in game design, development, and production.  The AIAS will award […]