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Organized by: Office of Advancement-Alumni Relations — https://www.eventbrite.com/o/59171580813Join us for an evening of insights, inspiration, and networking as experienced entrepreneurs share their journeys.
Are you looking to sharpen your portfolio, catch the eye of top industry studios, or pivot into your next big role in the gaming industry?
Join the George Brown Polytechnic Game Design Chapter for an exclusive, hands-on Portfolio Workshop hosted by industry expert Michael Wilson. Whether you are a recent graduate breaking into the field or an experienced developer looking to level up your presentation, this session is designed to give your portfolio the competitive edge it needs.
Event Details
-Date: Thursday, December 10th
-Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
-Location: Waterfront Campus, Daniels Building 3, Lower Jarvis St.
-Refreshments: Will be provided
-Free event
What You Will Learn:
What Studios Are Looking For: Insider insights into how hiring managers and art/design directors review game design and development portfolios.
Structuring Your Case Studies: How to effectively showcase your design process, problem-solving skills, and playable prototypes rather than just final visuals.
Tailoring Your Work: Best practices for highlighting specialized tracks (Level Design, Systems Design, Technical Design, or UI/UX).
Live Portfolio Reviews: Real-time feedback and critiques on select alumni portfolios (bring yours ready to share!).
Q&A Session: Get your specific career and portfolio questions answered directly by Michael Wilson.
Event Details & Schedule
5:30 PM Doors Open
5:45 PM Opening Remarks
5:50 PM Land Acknowledgement and introductions
5:55 PM Alumni Speaker
6:05 PM Speaker Presentation
6:15 PM Portfolio workshop and review
7:15 PM Closing Remarks
Michael Wilson is a Digital Project Coordinator at theturnlab, Creative Director and Founder of Eleos Games, a Board Member of IGDA Toronto, and a Research Team Lead at Entry LVL, bringing together his passion for game development, project management, and building meaningful connections within the gaming industry.
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Waterfront Campus Daniels Building, 3 Lower Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M5A 4J9, CA, Canada
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