Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington at New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2021
Costumes, diversity, lighting and engagement in games and in the industry

Please join us at the New Zealand Game Developers Conference this year for a number of talks and workshops that showcase how our researchers are innovating in game art and immersive technologies. This year’s conference takes place at Te Papa Tongarewa, the Museum of New Zealand in Wellington from August 4-6.
Art Portfolio Advice and Reviews
Raqi Syed, senior lecturer, Master of Design Technology, School of Design Innovation
+ Paul Tobin, Duncan Withers, Michael Bastiaens, Neli Chaneva
Wednesday August 4 | 12.30-15:00
Great for early career artists and students looking to break into the industry
https://nzgdc.com/session/art-portfolio-advice-and-reviews/
Motivation and engagement in games
Simon McCallum, senior lecturer, Software Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science
Thursday August 5 | 1.30-2pm
https://nzgdc.com/session/games-for-health-are-they-worth-it/
Lighting Bricolage: Doing More with Less
Raqi Syed, senior lecturer, Master of Design Technology, School of Design Innovation
Friday August 6 | 12-12.30pm
https://nzgdc.com/session/lighting-bricolage-doing-more-with-less/
Panel: Tackling Inclusion and Diversity in the Games Industry
Raqi Syed in conversation with Media Design graduates Tamati Kawha and Chellew Wu
+ Sam Ramlu, Audrea Topps Harjo, Thomas Barrer, Nate Tamblyn
Friday August 6 | 1:30-2:20pm
https://nzgdc.com/session/panel-tackling-inclusion-and-diversity-in-the-games-industry/
Dressing up your character: Examples of costume work in games
Heli Salomaa, lecturer, Fashion Technology Programme, School of Design Innovation
Friday August 6 | 1:30-2pm
https://nzgdc.com/session/dressing-up-your-character-examples-of-costume-work-in-games/
Hope to see you there!