Curtin Game Dev Club

Get ready for our most important event of the year!

Join us next week for our Annual General Meeting + Final Meetup of 2024!

The Annual General Meeting, or AGM, is our most important event of the year - come along and hear about all the wonderful things that the club has achieved throughout 2024, and vote for the incoming 2025 Committee! In order for the meeting to be valid, we will need to meet quorum - meaning that at least 10 officially registered, currently-enrolled Curtin students must be in attendance.

We will also be providing FREE FOOD courtesy of Kirribilli Catering, including:
* Sushi
* Wraps
* Sandwiches
* Curry Puffs
* Satay Chicken Skewers
* Cinnamon Donuts

If you're interested in running for 2025 Committee, please complete this Expression of Interest form in our bio ahead of the meeting. We're especially looking for someone to fill the role of Secretary, so if you're interested, please fill out the form!

We can't wait to see you all next week to help close out another awesome year with Curtin Game Dev_ Club!

ICYMI: Weekly Club Meetups are BACK, join us on Thursdays from 10am until 12pm at Guild Club HQ!

Starting at our Week 1 meetup (this week!), we will be running our first ever MicroJames Game Jam, where participants have a week to make their very own 'microgame'. Then, at our Week 2 meetup, we will get to play the microgames and enjoy some yummy food provided by Kirribilli Catering!

Our Weekly Club Meetups provide a great way for you to meet other game devs, get feedback on your game projects, and play some great games. We can't wait for you all to join us!

Pitch Jam 2024 is LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY! ✨

Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/W95RFAggP2xH9iPA9

Pitch Jam 2024 is a 24 hour competition where participants are given a short text prompt, and must come up with an AWESOME GAME CONCEPT and present it at the end!

Pitch Jam 2024 starts on Saturday June 15th at 12:00pm midday in Room 122, Building 202! Staying overnight is optional, so you are welcome to bring a sleeping bag if you would like - we will also be providing beanbags too.

We're excited to announce the following prizes for the best game concept pitches at Pitch Jam 2024:

BEST PREMISE AWARD: 📚
- Story Mode: The Creative Writer's Guide to Narrative Video Game Design
- Curtin Writers Club COZE Issue of your Choice
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

BEST MECHANICS AWARD: ⚙
- Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design
- Blood, Sweat and Pixels
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

BEST AESTHETIC AWARD: 🎨
- Character Design Collection: Fairy Tales & Folklore
- Curtin Illustration Club MYTH Issue of Your Choice
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

BEST PRESENTATION AWARD: 🎤
- Pixiv VISIONS 2024 Art Anthology
- $30 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD: ⭐
- $100 Gift Card
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

We can't wait to see you there!

✨ Pitch Jam 2024 is only ONE WEEK AWAY! ✨

Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/W95RFAggP2xH9iPA9 (Link in bio)

We're excited to announce the following prizes for the best game concept pitches at Pitch Jam 2024:

BEST PREMISE AWARD: 📚
- Story Mode: The Creative Writer's Guide to Narrative Video Game Design
- Curtin Writers Club COZE Issue of your Choice
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

BEST MECHANICS AWARD: ⚙
- Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design
- Blood, Sweat and Pixels
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

BEST AESTHETIC AWARD: 🎨
- Character Design Collection: Fairy Tales & Folklore
- Curtin Illustration Club MYTH Issue of Your Choice
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

BEST PRESENTATION AWARD: 🎤
- Pixiv VISIONS 2024 Art Anthology
- $30 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD: ☑
- $100 Gift Card
- Metroidvania Mania Game Bundle

Don't forget to sign up for Pitch Jam 2024, starting on Saturday June 15th at 12:00pm Midday in Room 122, Building 202!

Participants are given a prompt and have 24 hours to come up with an awesome pitch for a game concept!

We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for the Pitch Jam, a thrilling competition where teams will craft game pitches in just 24 hours! Attendees have the option to either form their own teams before the event or be assigned to a team on the day. Entrants will receive a prompt and must devise a game concept tailored to it. Get creative with moodboards, concept art, whitebox levels, storyboards, and rough illustrations—all are encouraged!

🕰 When: Saturday, June 15th - Sunday, June 16th
📌 Where: Room 122 & 126, Building 202, Curtin University
🤔 Who: Open to members of Curtin's Game Development, Illustration, Animation, and Writers Clubs. Not a member yet? Join now to participate! Teams can consist of 1 to 3 people.

Prizes:

⭐ People's Choice Award
🎨 Best Aesthetic
🎤 Best Presentation
⚙ Best Mechanics
📚 Best Premise

This event is a collaboration between Curtin's Game Development, Illustration, Animation, and Writers Clubs, with sponsors soon to be revealed! Special thanks to !

The Split-Screen Workshop is TOMORROW!

Join and to learn about how storytelling is used in video games, and start creating your very own Game Design Document!

WHEN:
1:00pm to 4:00pm tomorrow, April 12th, 2024

WHERE:
Club HQ, Building 106B (same room as our Weekly Meetups)

There will also be snacks and warm drinks, but feel free to bring your own depending on dietaryrequirements.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Curtin Game Dev_ Club is happy to announce that we are again working with our friends at to bring you the... Split-Screen Workshop!

🕰 WHEN:
Friday the 12th of April from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

📌 WHERE:
Club HQ, Building 106B, Curtin University Bentley Campus

Learn about the importance of narrative design for interactive media, and how to compile your concepts together into your very own Game Design Document.

There will also be snacks and drinks provided, but we encourage BYO for those with special dietary requirements.

We can't wait!

Curtin Game Dev_ Club will be at O-Day 2024!

Visit our club stall to sign up as a 2024 Club Member, play some awesome game demos, and have your free photo taken with a GAME BOY CAMERA!

Experience the height of late 90s gaming technology with your very own printed photograph from a genuine Game Boy Pocket Camera and Pocket Printer setup, just don't forget to tag us!

When:
Wednesday 21st of February, 11am to 2:30pm

Where:
Zone GC, Guild Courtyard, Sir Charles Court Promenade at Curtin University Bentley Campus

Say hello at the Curtin Game Dev_ Club stall and find out abour some of the exciting events and activities we have planned for 2024.

Can't make it on the day? Click on the Linktree in our bio to sign up any time via TidyHQ!

Hey. We have our In-Person Game Dev Session #2 coming up!
📌 LOCATION: Curtin Club HQ (Building 106B)
⏲️ TIME: 12 MAY THURSDAY (12pm-3pm)
💵 PRICE: Free for current members. Otherwise, $5 as a Curtin student to sign up for the year
🎟️ TICKET LINK: http://thq.fyi/se/GdZmrb4

It is a 2-3 hour code workshop on campus! This is Part 2 of the Unreal Engine Beginners Series. For those who missed out on Part 1, no worries as I will have a ready to go project file to hand out. 💻 On top of that, I am aiming for this Game Dev Workshop to also incorporate other game devs who want to come for the social sharing aspect 💬 and are not necessarily working in Unreal Engine! We are planning 3 interaction points at the beginning, middle and end where everyone shares what they are up to!
1️⃣ If you are attending, please make sure to get your ticket. This lets us know the amount of people coming on the day, which can affect the schedule. Also, room capacities. You can also find more info about the event here 💕 : http://thq.fyi/se/GdZmrb4
2️⃣ For those coming as part of the Unreal Engine Beginners' Series. Please make sure you have Unreal Engine installed! Follow this video tutorial from timestamp (2:44-6:45): https://youtu.be/ygDuWZNnBP8?t=164Or this documentation: https://docs.unrealengine.com/.../InstallingUnrealEngine/...

Message me on the Club Discord or on FB if you encounter any issues 🙂
Discord Link: https://discord.gg/N5uGyEs