SKKU Games (Department of Game Design & SKKU Game Center) is collaborating with Games for Change to host a special event featuring world-renowned game designers and esteemed scholars. Together, we aim to explore questions such as "What kind of creativity and imagination drive the games they create?"
These pioneers played a pivotal role in shaping the early theories of game design, significantly influencing the establishment of game design departments at leading universities worldwide.
May 28 (Wed) : SKKU, Business School B3 Theater (Seoul)
Topic - What Games do we envision?
May 29 (Thu) : SKKU, International Hal 5F SKKU Global R&E Lounge (Seoul)
Game Workshop - w. Eric Zimmerman, Jesper Juul, Peter Lee
May 30 (Fri) : Technovalley Startup campus, Conference Hall (Pangyo)
Topic - Rethinking the Game Industry, Cultivating creative talents
For inquiries, please contact: fuss@skku.edu
Since 2004, Games for Change (G4C) has empowered game creators, students, educators, and social innovators to drive real-world impact through games and immersive media.
Introducing G4C for the future of games in Korea, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is collaborating with G4C to introduce a new paradigm in the Korean game scene. Through this partnership, SKKU aims to foster socially impactful game design and innovation, empowering the next generation of creators to address real-world challenges through games.
Games for Change (G4C) is a global social enterprise promoting "Games for Good." Active in conferences, education, research, and development, G4C believes games can drive positive change by raising awareness of social issues like education, health, and the environment. The organization collaborates with global companies (e.g. Microsoft, Meta, YouTube), government agencies, top universities, and social foundations.
"Inspiring Future, Grand Challenge"
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), with its proud 627-year history and rich traditions, has become a symbol of excellence in higher education. Rooted in this heritage, the university has continually led the advancement of higher education through creative challenges, bold innovation, and a spirit of collaboration and coexistence. Today, SKKU seeks to create a new brand impact that truly embodies the spirit of "Sungkyun-ness" by embracing and taking the lead in global social issues through forward-thinking global management.
The Department of Game Design at Sungkyunkwan University blends creativity and technology, empowering students to explore digital art and interactive experiences. Through hands-on projects and professional training in areas like storytelling, programming, UX, and game development, we prepare future leaders of the game industry.
