Overview: [ReFig:Network in Play Series] Part 1 - Introduction to Board Game Design

This diversity-friendly workshop is the first part of a series of beginners workshops which includes Interactive Fiction (Aug 27) & Unity3D (Sept 3) and is part of [ReFig: Network in Play - Crafting Diversity in Games](http://gamedevelopers.ie/diversity/) pilot programme this year

Organiser: ReFig Team

Mentor(s): Robin O'Keeffe
Level: Beginners
Pre-requisites: 👇 See FAQ for additional info
Price: Free
Location: Pulse College, The Market Studios, Halston St, Dublin, Ireland
When: Sat Aug 20, 2016 (11:00) - Sat Aug 20, 2016 (15:00)

More info [ReFig:Network in Play Series] Part 1 - Introduction to Board Game Design

This diversity-friendly workshop is the first part of a series of beginners workshops which includes Interactive Fiction (Aug 27) & Unity3D (Sept 3).

This workshop part of ReFig: Network in Play - Crafting Diversity in Games pilot programme this year

Interested? This workshop is for persons aged 18 and over, and aimed at beginners.

To be eligible

You must not be studying in a games-related course, have prior experience in making games, or work in the games industry. We are open to creatives (artists, storytellers, creative writers, musicians) and other non-programmers. Participants will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire on their experience and a researcher will be present at the workshop.

Code of Conduct

Please read our Code of Conduct and our diversity statement before applying.

Enquiries

Any questions, please email: network-in-play-crafting-diversity-in-games@googlegroups.com

More details to follow

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Frequently asked questions

Additional info for this workshop

What is this pilot programme about?

Coding Grace is partnering with Maynooth University and a network of local partners to provide alternative spaces for learning about designing and making games. This initiative is part funded by SSHRC research council and the Refiguring Innovation in Games (ReFIG) network in Canada. The larger project is committed to promoting diversity and equity in the games industry and culture.

What do a I need to bring?

Just yourself. :-)

Here's some info about our awesome mentor(s).

🌈 Robin O'Keeffe: Robin O'Keeffe is a teacher and game designer. He is one of the organisers behind the Boardgame Designers Ireland group and leads the monthly boardgame design workshop, Playtest Dublin.
http://robin-david.com

Q. A lot of our events are female-friendly events, we have enquiries asking if other genders are welcome as well?

YES. You are welcome. Events we run or partner in are diversity friendly. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at contact@codinggrace.com.

More info about our supporters

Silicon Republic -: Since going online in 2001, Siliconrepublic.com has gone from being Ireland’s No 1 resource for technology news, with countless awards to its name, to one of the leading online publications in Europe with over half-a-million pageviews each month and growing. We have become the ‘go to’ destination for those seeking to be informed on all things tech and innovation in Ireland, Europe and further afield. Inspirefest 2016 is a two day international event that connects professionals interested in the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with new perspectives on innovation, leadership and success. Plus unique networking at our exciting Fringe Festival taking place from 30 June - 2 July, 2016. Details: [http://inspirefest.com/](inspirefest.com)
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/
Imirt -: Imirt represents people making games in Ireland. The focus is very much on game creators (e.g. programmers, artists, designers, writers, music, sound engineers etc.) rather than non-development sectors of the games industry (e.g. academia, middleware, customer support, localisation etc.)
http://imirt.ie
Gamedevelopers.ie -: We are a volunteer run project that exists to help local game developers both inside and outside of the industry to network, communicate and publicise their work. We also provide a range of resources, including research and reports on the local industry. Launched in 2003, in 2014 the site was redesigned to take audiovisual content and integrate with social media. You are now visiting version 3 of the site, which is still in development.
http://gamedevelopers.ie
ReFIG -: Refiguring Innovation in Games (ReFiG) is a 5 year project supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Composed of an international collective of scholars, community organizers and industry representatives, ReFiG is committed to promoting diversity and equity in the game industry and culture and effecting real change in a space that has been exclusionary to so many. We can (and will) do this by intervening in 4 areas: game cultures, the games industry, informal learning environments (e.g. community-based incubators), and formal education (e.g. degree and certificate programs in game studies and game design).
http://refig.ca
Pulse College -: Established in 1990, Pulse College provides the highest standards of professional training courses in audio, music, film, gaming and animation. With courses designed and delivered by experienced working professionals, Pulse is at the forefront of professional industry training courses. The college is recognised internationally for its world-class facilities, the standard of its training programmes, and quality of its graduates. Here at Pulse College, we will help you to grow both technically and creatively, and enable you to develop a truly rewarding career.
http://pulsecollege.eu/
Maynooth University -: Maynooth University describes itself as “a university dedicated to people, ideas and culture, where we work together as a scholarly community to inquire and discover, to teach and learn, to create, conserve, disseminate and apply knowledge, and to engage with the problems and challenges that face modern society; through all these things in combination, we are central to innovation, economic growth, social development and cultural vibrancy, and are essential to a free, open, equal, democratic and sustainable society.”
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/
GameCraft Foundation -: GameCraft is a games jam event designed around building the gaming community. We aim to create events which allow game-makers to meet, share ideas, have fun, compete for prizes and most importantly make games!
https://gamecraft.it