The Dare to be Digital student computer game design competition has opened to .
Hosted and run by Abertay University, the contest gives designers the opportunity to win a Bafta.
Hundreds of students apply every year to build a working game prototype in just eight weeks before an expert panel picks 15 teams of five students to take part in the contest.
The new games then go on show to the public and to industry experts in Dundee in August with three winning teams then selected to compete for the Bafta Ones to Watch Award.
Previous winner Sophia George, who is now the V&A’s first game designer in residence, said anyone wanting to make games for a living should apply.
She said: “Dare to be Digital was a life-changing opportunity for me. Being able to work solidly on our game Tick Tock Toys and then show it to thousands of members of the public was an incredible learning experience, and one which really helped me when it came to applying to the V&A.
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“I don’t think it’s possible to learn more about entering the games industry in eight weeks than by taking part in Dare to be Digital the challenge and the support you receive is incredible, as is the mentoring from industry professionals.”
Professor Louis Natanson, who leads computer games education at the university, said: “Dare to be Digital really encapsulates Abertay’s approach to teaching games artists, audio engineers, designers and programmers.
“Real-life experience and direct access to industry professionals is essential if you want to enter this exciting, competitive industry.
“In eight weeks, we see students absolutely transformed by Dare to be Digital. There’s no question that it’s a really tough challenge, but building a completely new game as part of a small team then showcasing it to thousands of people is a unique experience and one that can massively help you prepare to be a professional game developer.”
For more information and to enter visit www.daretobedigital.com.