1. Welcome to The Game Plan

2. The Game Plan Context New Access Routes New Learning and Training Processes

3. The Game Plan Context Media Training North West iCi

4. Media Training North West Skillset’s regional training partner in the North-West of England, the largest media cluster outside London and the South-East.

5. Media Training North West Aims Develop media workforce Develop business skills Broaden access to the industry

6. iCi Inclusive Creative Industries Innovation and empowerment New access routes to employment New processes of learning and training

7. The Game Plan New Access Routes Partnerships Example

8. Partnerships Project Manager: Maria Stukoff Steering Group: Warthog, Onteca, Acclaim, Evolution, Head First, ICDC, etc. Local partnerships: games companies, networks, cultural organisations, local authorities, community groups

9. Future Perfect Digital Imaging 1. Introduction to Photoshop: Absolute beginners 2. Exhibition of the work: At Contact Theatre and during performance 3. Progression: Guidance sessions, events, placements

10. The Game Plan New Learning and Training Processes Use of Games Creative Training Menu Example

11. Games How do we use them to reach our targets? Providing additional/alternative IT skills through creative play Analysing games design, sound and animation processes Evaluating interactive narrative and story Pointing at the relationship to other media Discussing the social and cultural impact of new media technologies Developing access to design tools used in the industry

12. Games Creative Training Menu Taster sessions about the games industry Mobile Phone workshops Masterclass Series with industry professionals Script Writing and Sound workshops Digital Imaging and 3D Modelling workshops Interactive TV Workshops Guidance sessions Placements

13. Peshkar Productions TVi: Reality TV Game Show

14. 1. Media theory, analysis and reflection: Introduction to media industries, creative media, working practices 2. Interactive Media workshops: Interactive TV and related media such as mobile phones and games platforms 3. Concept development and presentation: Different learner styles to generate and develop ideas

15. The Game Plan What next? Placements in NW games companies Evaluation and dissemination Another project about women into the games industry? A similar project in the North-East

16. Thank you MTNW invites you to get involved in The Game Plan

17. The Game Plan Contact details www.mtnw.co.uk/thegameplan thegameplan@mtnw.co.uk 0161 244 4636 To sign up to MTNW’s newsletter, please send your details to admin@mtnw.co.uk