Do you want to know the secrets to making your resume shine? Do you want to create a portfolio to show off your rad stuff but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about the how to put your best foot forward when applying for a job? If you answered yes to any […]
Read MoreMarch 28, 2024 | 3:30-5pm in CTIHB 101 Description: Everyone knows that we play games for all sorts of reasons. We play to blow off steam, to have a little fun, to increase our ranking, and even to win. Sometimes we play alone, but often we play games together. And sometimes our goal is partly […]
Read MoreMonday, March 25 @ 4pm in PTAB 109 Abstract: Helping people understand AI is an essential effort in the field of HCI. Among the fast-growing body of work, HCI researchers have explored interactive explanations and visualizations as a means to help people build up an understanding of AI systems through exploratory interaction with the system. […]
Read MoreThursday, March 14th at 3:45pm in PTAB 109 Talk Abstract: Three-dimensional virtual applications mediated via head-mounted displays (i.e., virtual reality applications) are growing in popularity as a medium for the facilitation of both ludic and serious activities. An essential component of these applications is their ability to afford users successful interaction, both social and non-social. However, interaction […]
Read MoreMonday, March 11 at 4pm in PTAB 109 Abstract: Complex games have demonstrated real-world benefits that illustrate their value as innovative and engaging tools for learning, either by leveraging entertainment games in educational contexts or by developing novel gaming environments for the purpose of teaching. However, complex games are also notoriously difficult, which limits their […]
Read MoreJan 18th 4-5pm in the Downstairs Lecture Space of the Games building(Bldg 72) Join Jordan Magnuson as he explores the convergences between game making and lyric poetry and shares insights from his recently published book, Game Poems: Videogame Design as Lyric Practice. Bio: Jordan Magnuson is an independent game maker and new media scholar whose games […]
Read MoreFriday (11/10) @ 12pm MT Lecture space on the first floor of Building 72 Portfolio reviews to follow. If you want to learn how you can make your journey into the game industry as successful as possible, we’ve got great news: on Friday (11/10), Andy Livingston, lead artist at Treyarch, will be giving a presentation […]
Read MoreUtah Games Speaker Series & the Department of English present: When: November 16 Talk details: 5pm to 6pm in CSC 205 (Crocker Science Center) Reception: 6pm to 7pm in Bldg 72 Downstairs Game designers and players alike often aspire to non-player characters who respond to the player in dramatic and emotionally consistent ways — but […]
Read MoreOctober 19, 5pm to 6pm Lecture Space of Building 72, 1st Floor Talk Description: With a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years, Yinka provides unique insights into his role as an acclaimed Character Director at Electronic Arts, lending his creative genius to the iconic Madden NFL series. Follow along as he talks about he […]
Read MoreDo you want to know the secrets to making your resume shine? Do you want to create a portfolio to show off your rad stuff but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about the how to put your best foot forward when applying for a job? If you answered yes to any […]
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