NOOBJAM 2024

Game Design Network (GDN)

Inaugural Event​

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I created NoobJam, an event based on the Global Game Jam model, but directed at underclassmen, in 2024. The goal of NoobJam was to help students become more comfortable in the SCAD community and with the process of game development as a whole. I saw this as an opportunity to also show new student developers how rewarding the hard work could be.

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Responsibilities

I was the event coordinator and producer, leading team sessions to:

• Secure physical space

• Establish competion rules and criteria

• Create a logo

• Develop a marketing strategy

• Recruit upperclassmen mentors

• Identify a theme  

• Reschedule the event due to interference from Hurricane Helene

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Noteables/Awards

I'm happy to say that NoobJam 2024 was a big success!

• 60+ participants

• 10 team submissions

• 20 upperclassmen mentors

• Department approval for NoobJam 2025