{"id":33154,"date":"2025-10-29T11:02:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T03:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?post_type=futures-platform&#038;p=33154"},"modified":"2025-11-14T13:33:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T05:33:52","slug":"learning-futures-outreach-challenge-2025-games-for-good","status":"publish","type":"futures-platform","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/futures-platform\/learning-futures-outreach-challenge-2025-games-for-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Futures Outreach Challenge 2025 &#8211; Games for Good"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Game Makers @ Curtin<\/strong> is an exciting, hands-on, family-focused event designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and curiosity in the next generation of digital storytellers and designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over two dynamic days, parent-child teams (one child aged 11\u201315 and one parent or guardian) will explore the art and science of game creation through a series of immersive workshops, creative challenges, and collaborative design sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by Dean Learning Futures, Jonathan Pillai, Participants engage with game creation tools like&nbsp;Scratch,&nbsp;Twine, and&nbsp;Construct, learn coding basics, and collaborate on prototyping and peer feedback, blending creative learning with insights into digital creativity and career pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Overview <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The event features two themed days  <strong>Game Design<\/strong> and <strong>Building &amp; Prototyping<\/strong>, introducing participants to both the creative and technical sides of game development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 1: Game Design Foundations<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interactive talks from industry speakers and Curtin experts on <em>game mechanics<\/em>, <em>narrative design<\/em>, and the <em>developmental benefits of play<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided brainstorming and storyboarding sessions to help participants craft compelling worlds and characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploration of how games can be used as powerful tools for storytelling, education, and positive change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 2: Building &amp; Prototyping<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-on creation using beginner-friendly tools like <strong>Scratch<\/strong>, <strong>Twine<\/strong>, and <strong>Construct<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to basic coding, digital design, and user experience principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborative peer feedback and mini-showcase where teams share their playable prototypes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns33154_0ca8c9-ba\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn33154_86cda0-63.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn33154_86cda0-63 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/payments.curtin.edu.au\/CF2508220233\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Register Here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Learning Outcomes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain an understanding of <strong>core game design principles<\/strong>, from concept to prototype.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop skills in <strong>creative problem-solving, storytelling, coding<\/strong>, and <strong>digital literacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover how gaming intersects with careers in <strong>digital media, design, software development, and creative industries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen <strong>communication and teamwork<\/strong> through the unique parent-child collaboration model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Game Makers @Curtin reflects Curtin University\u2019s commitment to fostering future-focused, interdisciplinary learning experiences. 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