Public Hours
Sat 7. 9. 15:00 – 19:00
Sun 8. 9. 16:00: final presentation
Game Jam
Verein für Innovative Unterhaltungssoftware (AT)
Game Jam is a compact demonstration of how digital games are produced and what steps developers go through on the way from concept to playable prototype. Creative work within prescribed limitations, spontaneity and teamwork are the characteristics of joint improvisation in the computer game medium. Participants come from various disciplines: visual arts, the audio field, interaction design and software development.
Only 48 Hours
The Jam’s creative impulse is the theme, which remains a secret until kick-off. In the case of Game Jam at Ars Electronica, though, it will definitely have to do with the festival theme, TOTAL RECALL.
Once it’s announced, jammers have 48 hours to translate it into a game prototype. The point of departure is a brainstorming session, the immediate result of which is the formation of crews.
During the Jam, festivalgoers are invited to drop in to get a glimpse at game development, see how things are coming along, and try out the final products.
Sign-Up For Game Jam
Friday, 6.9.2013
15:00 – 21:00: Registration
16:00 – 18:00: Talks
16:00: Raimund Schumacher – “rapid creative strategies for finding game settings by neiche interactive artificial”
16:30: Michael Lankes – “A Game Jam Survival Guide for Artists”
17:00: Lev Ledit – “Craziness, Insanity and the Imaginary Unit”
17:30: Zuraida Buter – tba.
18:00: Opening ceremony, beginning of the game jam, announcing the theme.
18:15: Brainstorming, team building and start of the game development.
(01:30: Doors closed)
Saturday, 7.9.2013
09:00: Doors open
All day: Working on the games.
15:00 – 19:00: “Public Hour”: We open our doors to the public and invite everyone to come by and take a look behind the scene. See for yourself how games are made.
(01:30: Doors closed)
Sunday, 8.9.2013
09:00: Doors open
Till 15:00: Working on the Games
15:00: Hand in the games
16:00: Presentation of all games and closing ceremony
21:00: Official end of the Game Jam
Public Hours
Sat 7. 9. 15:00 – 19:00
Sun 8. 9. 16:00: final presentation
