Girls are invited to explore the world of gaming as part of a free holiday workshop by the University of the Sunshine Coast on Thursday 28 September at USC’s Gympic campus.
USC Associate Lecturer in Serious Games Dr Colleen Stieler-Hunt will lead the day-long Girls Make Games workshop.
Girls aged 11 years and over can design and code their own game with help from Dr Stieler-Hunt and USC’s Bachelor of Serious Games staff and students.
The workshop is supported by the Tech Girls Movement, a worldwide initiative that encourages girls to consider careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Dr Stieler-Hunt said the fun workshop would teach the basics of game-making, and highlight future job opportunities offered by the industry.
“The gaming industry is now big business. People may think games are frivolous but they can be more than purely entertaining, and can educate and change behaviours,” she said.
To register email gympie@usc.edu.au by 22 September.
