Category: Workshops

Learn about creating authentic, diverse characters [in games] that are not stereotypes. This online presentation discusses: how stereotypes are perpetuated through their use in the media exercises to analyze characters for good representation how active and engaged listening is the best tool for dismantling stereotypes processes and questions that attendees can equip themselves with to… Continue reading Workshop: Creating Inclusive Characters

Creating a usable game interface extends far beyond pretty colours and a good design sense. Join Kat Dolan & Justine Raymond, Senior UI Designers at Proletariat Inc, known for the popular magic-slinging battle royale, Spellbreak, as they talk about what elevates a beautiful UI into a usable one. They’ll highlight things like picking the proper… Continue reading Workshop: Accessibility in Game UI

Folllowing the #metoo movement in 2017, a group of professional associations has put together measures to address the situation and ensure workplaces become a healthy environment, free from violence. From this initiative, the need to create a confidential and independant legal support platform was felt. The task of creating this service was given to Juripop, a… Continue reading [:en]Workshop: Harassment in the Workplace and Your Rights [:fr] Atelier : Harcèlement au travail et vos droits

We’re teaming up with Stadia to bring our Career Ignite series online through lunch & learn events! By popular demand, it’s back! On July 8th (12:00pm EST) in the series join us for a workshop on reinforcing your interview skills. This online presentation, crafted by the Stadia team, aims to help you land that next games… Continue reading Career Ignite: Improving Your Job Interview Skills

When: Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English Cost: free Want to tackle environment / background art but have no idea where to start? This workshop will introduce some basic principles and ideas when problem solving for… Continue reading Workshop: Problem Solving in Environment Concept Design

When: Thursday, May 16th, 2019 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English Cost: free In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how Unity’s UI components can be used to create a user interface that will: Use nested Layout Groups to give you… Continue reading Workshop: Creating Dynamic UI in Unity for Flexibility and Accessibility

When: Friday, April 5st, 2019 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English Cost: free This workshop was made for junior artists who crave to get a job in the video game industry but don’t know where to start. Topics are: how… Continue reading Workshop: How to stand out as a junior artist in 2d art, VFX, modelling and animation

When: Thursday, March 7th, 2019 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English Cost: free Ever wonder how you can maximize your UX (user experience) and game design to create an engaged community? In this workshop, we will look into community-centric design,… Continue reading Workshop: Community Game Design

When: Thursday, February 21st, 2019 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English Cost: free Work-life balance in game development is being fervently discussed these days, with a necessary focus on management practices. But even under the best employment conditions, we must… Continue reading Workshop: Breaking Down the Grind of Community Management

When: Monday, October 22nd, 2018 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English Cost: free Talking about game development online, especially on certain social media networks, can be incredibly rewarding. It opens up new avenues for learning, networking, and beyond! It can… Continue reading Workshop: Tweeting for non-Tweeters: Tips for discussing work online using personal accounts