SPECIAL EVENT
Explore the wonders of games in this extensive programme as we highlight works by promising game developers of the future - our students of today.
Organised in collaboration with DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore, this event features online talks, a showcase of playable games, a panel discussion, and a live technology demonstration! Meet and greet with student developers, alumni and faculty members who have tirelessly worked on game development - one of the most exciting industries in the tech world. Find out how game development stays relevant and important to our culture even in the field of entertainment and technology.
About DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore is a specialised university for the digital economy, with a focus on computer science, embedded systems engineering, UX/UI design, and digital art and animation. They are one of Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)’s Overseas University Partners and have been offering undergraduate degree programs in Singapore for over 10 years.
Their educational philosophy focuses on team projects and applied learning. Students are taught to be problem solvers and innovators through real-world projects, ultimately graduating as sought-after professionals in various digital domains such as games, enterprise software, virtual reality, finance, digital entertainment, automotive technology, and more.
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6 & 13 Sep
Led by faculty members from DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore, this programme is an exclusive presentation by faculty members who will be speaking about how games can be used as a medium to address meaningful topics.
Plug in to listen to lecturers who have a wealth of experience in bringing academic and industry experience to students in classrooms. These online talks will be available on ArtScience Museum’s YouTube channel.
Click through this gallery to find out more about these talks and speakers!
6 Sep, 10am
Games as a Medium for Artistic Expression
Hear from Kevin Prior, Senior Lecturer in Game Software Design and Production, as he shares about how art and science can create immersive and emotional forms of storytelling. His talk will cover the history of games as expressive media, the main components that make games a unique and interesting medium, and some challenges and opportunities those who wish to pursue this medium may face.
This talk is intended for anyone interested in learning more about creative self-expression within the game space or for curious creatives who want to know more about this emerging field.
13 Sep, 10am
Games as a Medium for Expressing Cultural Values
Cultural values and socio-political implications of games are important topics of discussions for the fields of humanities and social sciences. As educators at DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore, Ms Shanthina and Dr. Sim Jiaying encourage students to make games that consider social issues and increase cultural awareness.
This exclusive two-way conversational piece will feature Shanthina Ravindran, Department Chair and Senior Lecturer, together with her coordinator Dr. Sim Jiaying, Assistant Professor, both faculty members from the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Kevin Prior graduated from DigiPen's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation in 2005. He has been spending his time working in the game industry – primarily focusing on the casual, social and mobile game sector. He enjoys working at smaller studios where he has held a variety of positions in game design, production, and programming. With a diverse range of personal and professional experience, Kevin seeks a balanced approach between artistic value and practical implementation.
Shanthina Ravindran received her Bachelor of Laws at the University of London followed by a Master of Education-English Language degree at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She currently teaches composition, graphic novels, research reasoning, argument, and intellectual property law. Shanthina also lists reading and writing as her chief pleasures outside of the workplace.
Dr. Sim Jiaying is an Assistant Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences where she teaches interdisciplinary modules such as interactive storytelling, mythology, Southeast Asian film and fiction, and gender studies in relation to game design and narratives. She received her BA and MA degrees in English literature from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Film and Television Studies from the University of Glasgow, UK. She is currently working on a monograph on the ethics of care in global screen cultures.
7 Sep, 8pm – 9.15pm
Livestreamed on ArtScience Museum’s Facebook and YouTube channel.
Hear from DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore alumni as they discuss easy and accessible ways to approach game development.
In this panel discussion, they will share stories and challenges faced in their personal journey and how everyone can be a game designer!
Jedidiah Siah
(Co-Founder and Director, AlterCulture Studios Pte. Ltd)
Brandon Yu
(Game Designer, Programmer, and Artist)
Celine Chen
(Junior Level Designer, Ubisoft Singapore)
10 - 12 Sep
Rainbow Room, Basement 2
Free admission, online pre-booking required
Visit the Immersive Media Lab to play games designed, developed and scored by students and alumni members from DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore and watch an exclusive one-day-only live demonstration of motion capture and face capture technologies.
10 – 12 Sep | 11am – 6pm
Playable Games
From puzzle platformers to poetic experiences, there is something for everybody! The selected games that will be available for play are Metro Maniac (2017), Topeng (2019), Howl: A Tale of Wolves (2020) and two newly released games this year, PIPER (2021) and From Back Then (2021).
10 Sep | 2pm – 3pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Live Demonstration: Future Technologies
Available for one-day only, do not miss this live technology demo that will showcase the creation of Digital Humans through the use of motion and face capture technologies.
EXHIBITION
Virtual Realms: Videogames Transformed
Step into the realm of the videogame in a series of playful and immersive installations that will take you on a journey through new sonic landscapes and exciting kaleidoscopic worlds.
Talks at ArtScience Museum
Be a part of the conversation. Gain insights to a line-up of intriguing topics that showcase the best in arts and science.
EVENT
SPECIAL EVENT
Special Event: Gameplay
Join us in a two-week special event that celebrates video games as an artistic medium and one of the most significant forms of cultural expression.
