Aidan Taylor
Course Leader, Game Design
Aiden is the course leader for BA (Hons) Game Design and teaches Games Design and development at both undergraduate and post graduate levels.
Biography
I am the Course Leader for BA (Hons) Games Design program within the Games Academy. Additionally, I teach Game Design and Development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Journey to BCU
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I was invited to oversee programming students during their summer module projects. I subsequently continued as a Visiting Lecturer the following September, balancing my time between game development and teaching. A few years later, I was appointed as a permanent member of the staff, where I continue to contribute today.
Graduate Successes
Graduates have secured positions at leading companies including Pixel Toys, Sumo Digital, Lab 42, Electric Dreams, Ubisoft, Third Kind Games, Playground Games, Kwalee, Sega Hardlight, Codemasters, and Rockstar North.Games in Birmingham
Birmingham is a culturally vibrant city, offering a rich array of music, film, dining, and retail experiences. Moreover, it is conveniently located near Leamington Spa, the largest hub of game development outside London, where numerous industry groups and activities that inspire creative collaboration.What should you do next?
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