Molyneux to speak in Dublin
Remeber that piece we did about Peter Molyneux at X10? Of course you do.
Well, see the man in the fleshy flesh in the magestic location of my beloved DIT, Aungier St next Thursday 25th February at 6.30pm. The event takes place as part of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival under the banner of a “Games Forum”. Molyneux will be on hand to discuss RPGs and their inherently cinematic nature. This will be followed by a panel discussion addressing RPG game development within the Irish gaming industry and will be chaired by Aphra Kerr with Peter Conolly, Executive Producer from Microsoft Games Studios also in attendance.
The mighty DIT!
Also, of interest to me anyway as an undergrad student in the college, DIT will take a moment to launch their new masters course for media and science students in computing fields: MSc Digital Games. The blurb follows:
Digital games comprise a large and fast-growing part of the global entertainment industry. This new Masters programme will prepare graduates to become innovators in this exciting field. It provides a multi-disciplinary and well-rounded education in game conception, design and manufacture, uniquely building on the combined expertise of the Digital Media Centre, and the Schools of Media and Computer Science. This full-time programme will provide modules in Ludology, game design, programming, animation, project management and the business of games. The modular structure of the course will cater for varying levels of experience in each area. Particular emphasis will be placed on integrating skills through group projects. It will appeal to graduates from diverse undergraduate and work experiences, including the visual and media arts, and computer science.
And yes, “ludology” is a real word.
So if you’re not there to hear Molyneux talk about how great he is you’ll be missing out on a fun event as well as a prime opportunity to kick me in the shins for giving Need for Speed a bad review.
Tickets are available here and cost about €6!
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That game degree sounds too generic, ideally you want to focus on one area to have a good chance of getting work. like say just level design or just 3d animation.
Its the same as a ''Film Course'' or a ''TV Presenters course'' money spinner.
That's not the point of a masters degree. The point is to direct you further then your undergraduate. Mine, in DIT, for example is non-specific. It gives me a good basis for programming, networking, administration and all of that stuff. The masters will hone in on those skills and funnel it into gaming-orientated learning. Then, there's the wonderful world of a PHD if I come up with something new, innovative and worth researching. Dr. Kev, they'll call me.
Sorry still unconvinced