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Hello!<\/span> | a few words about my classes<\/h2>\n

Hello! :)While I have pages that explain the content of each class I’ve taught, or that I am currently teaching, I thought I would present quickly the modus operandi<\/em> here \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Studio 1<\/span> | Solo projects
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In this class, students tackle a personal project<\/a> for the 10 weeks<\/strong> duration of the class. They select something that will strengthen their portfolio in their chosen specialty. After a short period of guided pre-production\/research, I help them layout their delivery schedule<\/strong> (while hitting some class milestones such as rough render\/greyboxing\/prototyping (depending on the nature of the project) – full art vertical slice, etc.<\/p>\n

I operate both as a producer and art director<\/strong>, both providing them Art or Design feedback, as well as guiding them through the production phase, helping them to descope their project if need be, etc…<\/p>\n

Studio 2 & 3 <\/span>| Team projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In this classes, students organize in teams often between 7 and 15, and tackle a group project<\/a>, usually on 2 times 10 weeks. After validation of their project pitch, and a short guided pre-production phase, they work at delivering a complete vertical slice of their vision, while following the Agile\/Scrum methodology. Later, for the second step of the class, while expanding the content for their game, they also create a trailer, marketing material, etc.<\/p>\n

In these classes, I operate as a Stakeholder and Creative Director<\/strong>, providing guidance on a variety of topics, ranging from Lighting, Art, Design to Trailer organization, etc. I also help them navigate the complications of working as a team, on often ambitious projects completed on a pretty aggressive timeline<\/strong> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

SPECIAL PROJECTS<\/span> | Team projects
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From time to time, SCAD also offers wider collaborative opportunities via “special projects” classes. The last I participated to, acting as a creative director on the project, was a team of 40 students coming together to make the game Zoelie<\/a>, which ended up winning the Intel Game Showcase<\/a>, and covered by several press<\/a> sites.<\/p>\n

board Game design<\/span> | core principles of game design
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While this class can sometimes be “lecture-heavy” as we define the core principles of game design, the final project sees teams of 5 students band together to create a board game prototype<\/a>, as close as possible to “full production value” …in 4 weeks!<\/p>\n

Assets are professionally printed, minis sculpted<\/strong>, etc. The last 2 classes, the prototypes are playtested, and students write a collective post-mortem.<\/p>\n

Closing words<\/h3>\n

I hope this selection reflects the talent of the students I had the privilege to mentor! It is a real pleasure to be interacting with such a talented and passionate bunch every day.<\/p>\n

Best,
\nCyril Guichard<\/p>\n

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