Games Jam Summer School | Belfast & Derry~Londonderry
Nerve Centre Belfast and Derry~Londonderry
Admission: Free
Think you need to be a coder to design a game? Think again.
At this five-day Games Jam, you’ll team up with other creatives to develop a brand new game concept — no experience needed! From visuals and music to characters and gameplay, you’ll explore what it really takes to bring a game to life.
Nerve Centre Creative Learning Centre Derry, 1A Hawkins Street, Derry~Londonderry – Sign up.
Nerve Centre Belfast, W5 Life, Odyssey Place, 2 Queens Quay – Sign up.
Closing date for applications Monday 28 July, 5pm
What's Involved
- Work in a creative team to conceptualise, build and present a game
- Support from gaming students and industry professionals
- Coders will follow a game brief with the aim to create a playable, user-friendly experience
- Artists and animators will shape the visual identity, designing assets and creating animated sequences using Procreate
What You'll Learn
- How to collaborate and communicate effectively as part of a team
- Project management and creative decision-making under pressure
- Insights into games industry careers from professionals and students
Additional Information
- In-person, 5-day workshop delivered in Belfast and Derry (sessions run simultaneously)
- Apply using the link for the centre you plan to attend
- Equipment provided — participants may bring their own laptop or tablet if preferred
- Delivered with support from Ulster University
About Northern Ireland Screen Academies
Northern Ireland Screen Academies offer young people aged 16–19 the chance to dive into the exciting world of the screen industries. Whether you're into film, animation, games, or visual effects, our academies provide free, hands-on training and mentorship to help you kickstart your career.
Courses vary throughout the year so check back to see what's on offer.
