Students attend game design workshop at video game museum

On December 16th, a group of KS3 students visited the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield for an exciting and educational experience.

During the visit, they participated in a one-hour workshop focused on the evolution of video game character design, with a particular emphasis on pixel art.

Using a program called Piskel on laptops, the students had the opportunity to design and animate their own pixel art characters. To better understand the creative challenges posed by limited pixels and colours, they were encouraged to recreate familiar characters.

In addition to the digital activity, the students engaged in a hands-on activity using small cubes to further explore the concept of pixel art.

Following the workshop, the students explored the museum’s collection, which includes over 100 games and various artifacts that highlight the historical and cultural significance of video games.

The exhibits provided insight into how video games have shaped both gaming culture and society as a whole.

Alys, the workshop facilitator, was particularly impressed by how well the students engaged with the activities and their enthusiasm throughout the session.

The entire group thoroughly enjoyed the day, spending quality time together while immersing themselves in the museum's interactive exhibits and games.

It was a memorable and enriching experience for everyone involved.