Game Career Seminar
Friday, May 7, 2010
Sessions | Speakers
Programmed by the Game Developers Conference® (GDC), the Game Career Seminar, taking place Friday, May 7th, is a one-day program designed for students and individuals interested in learning how to build a career in the video game industry.
Attendees will experience interactive sessions, network with industry professionals, and learn how to get their careers started in the video game industry.
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First Sessions Announced
Game Career Seminar Keynote:
From Air Guitar to Video Games Live (and PBS!): A Conversation with Tommy Tallarico
Speaker: Tommy Tallarico (President, Tommy Tallarico Studios), Victor Lucas (Executive Producer/ Host, The Electric Playground)
Tommy Tallarico is a veritable video game industry icon. As one of the most successful video game composers in history, he has helped revolutionize the gaming world, creating unique audio landscapes that enhance the video gaming experience. Read more...
Preparation (Don’t Give Us a Reason to Reject You!)
Speaker: Jim Rivers (Hiring Manager, Obsidian Entertainment)
Every convention, college or job fair people ask me one question. How do I get my foot in the door? I always answer... Read more...
Does HR See Your Resume?
Speakers: Kraig Docherty (Director of Talent Strategy & Acquisition, Blue Castle Games), Anna Sloan (Slant Six Games), Tara Kemes (Manager of Talent Development, Rainmaker Entertainment), Justin Jumani (Staffing Manager, Microsoft Game Studios), Kathy Gibson (PR Director, The Electric Playground)
Leading local game companies such as Slant Six and Blue Castle Games answer your questions about how to really get a job! Do you lack job experience? Make your resume work for you...Read more...
SCRAP METAL: Pushing the Envelope with a Team of Two
Speaker: Nick Waanders (President, Slick Entertainment), Kees Rijnen (Technical Artist, Vice President, Slick Entertainment Inc.)
uilding SCRAP METAL for XBLA with a team of two was very challenging. A lot of choices had to be made to get the biggest bang for the buck, while maintaining the high polish level we wanted...Read more...
Learn more about all GDC Canada sessions here.
Game Career Seminar Pass (Friday Only)
The Game Career Seminar Pass Includes:
- Access to the GDC Canada Game Career Seminar
- Access to the GDC Canada Keynote (Friday Only)
- Access to Game Career Seminar hosted events at GDC Canada
- Access to the GDC Canada Expo Floor (Friday only, 10:30am-3:00pm)
The Game Career Seminar Pass DOES NOT grant you:
- Access to over 40 GDC Canada sessions including lectures, panels, roundtables
- Access to all GDC Canada hosted events
- Access to Conference Proceedings (available online)
Pricing:
Game Career Seminar Pass - $149 CAD (Please note seating is limited to 125 attendees.)
Start the registration process here
GDC Canada Expo
Friday, May 7th, 10:30am-3pm
The GDC Canada expo area is the perfect place to interact with game industry companies looking for new contacts and ideas.
Network with representives from Blue Castle, Hansoft, Radical Entertainment, Relic and more.
Learn more about the GDC Canada exhibitors here.
