Das GamesLab der Universität Paderborn
Das GamesLab der Universität Paderborn ist ein Ort für Videospielentwicklung und Spielkultur. Der Raum ist mit leistungsstarken PCs, Software, Grafiktabletts, Kopfhörern, Whiteboards, VR-Brillen ausgestattet. Hier werden verschiedene Seminare angeboten, darunter das zweisemestrige Hauptseminar über Videospielentwicklung und Game Studies bei Prof. Dr. Christian Fuchs und Sebastian Krois, in dem dir die Grundkenntnisse der Videospielentwicklung vermittelt werden. Die Seminare werden von Studierenden der Medienwissenschaft, Informatik, Kunst, Musik und vielen weiteren besucht. Der Fachbereich Medienwissenschaften, das ZIM und ein studentisches Organisationsteam betreuen das GamesLab.
Kontaktiert uns über unsere Mail: gameslab@uni-paderborn.de | Besucht uns im Raum N5.216 |
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Computer and Video Game Development in the GamesLab
The work in the GamesLab is organised as a module for the development of video games, which extends over two semesters and is attended by students from various disciplines such as media studies, computer science, art, music and many others. In the winter semester, students work in teams, so-called ‘departments’.
The departments specialise in 2D Arts, 3D Arts, Audio, Coding and Game Design. In weekly workshops, you will learn all the basics of the department, the software used and teamwork. At the end, there is a game jam in which the departments come together and put their skills to the test. This involves creating a small, functioning video game within a short space of time.
„Es gibt selten Kurse, die das Leben generell so bereichern, wie dieser.”
See for yourself: Insights into the GamesLab
The GamesLab has a large collection of practical works - game prototypes that have been created together with the students from the GameJams and the semester projects of the course. Participating in the GamesLab teaching programme enables you to work in interdisciplinary production teams through practical media project experience. In addition, soft skills in applied project management are practised and teaching offers the basics of game development as a foundation for the professional world.
In addition to the development and research opportunities for video games, the GamesLab also offers a quiet place to work, a communal atmosphere and access to a large number of consoles and video games!
The Orga-Team and the GamesLab premises
The GamesLab’s room is N5.216. It houses a total of 20 computers that can be used by participants to work on the seminar. Department-specific computer stations also have additional equipment. You can also buy drinks and snacks directly in the lab, saving you the trip to the cafeteria.