Game on!
The Department of Radio-Television-Film invites you to join us for a day of celebration and inquiry into video games and esports which will include speakers, discussions, a screening of video game highlights, and an arcade of classic and contemporary hits.
Designed for faculty, students, and gamers, this one-day, free symposium offers a platform to investigate the academic implications and practical opportunities of gaming, which intersects with a wide range of areas such as storytelling, cinematic imagery, animation, audio design, broadcast production, game design, computer science, business, marketing, and more.
Pizza, snacks, and beverages provided!
SCHEDULE
RTF Arcade
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Paul Benjamin (Narrative Director at Jackalyptic Games) in conversation with Ben Bays
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Olympians of the Digital Age: Harmonizing Tradition with Esports Innovation - Tobias Scholz
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Panel on Game Development Opportunities
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Marina Fontolan will moderate a discussion about game development.
Panelists include:
- Rachel Citron, Powerhouse Animation
- Daniil M. Leiderman, Texas A&M University
- Roland Myers, UT Austin
Reception
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Enjoy pizza, snacks, and beverages
EGaDS Showcase
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The UT Electronic Game Developers Society presents a playable arcade of student-created video games.
Note: check out tomorrow's Esports Exhibition!
Details
Start Date: October 24 @ 11:00am
End Date: October 24 @ 8:00pm
Event Categories: Guest Speaker Panel Discussion Screening Social
Location: CMB Studio 6B
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Target audience: Alumni , Faculty , General Public , Staff , Students