Work Experience
Unseen Galaxy offers a work experience programme that immerses participants in video game development and publishing. The curriculum reflects industry practices, covering ideation, pitching, production, iteration, marketing, and publishing.
Teams develop mini-games based on real industry briefs, creating marketing plans and design documents. The programme culminates in pitching completed games to industry experts, with successful projects potentially published on platforms like itch.io.
At Burnley College, sessions are held on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, running from September to April, allowing participants to gain practical experience without conflicting with their academic commitments. The programme is open to all individuals from Further Education and Higher Education.
Burnley College collaborates with Dog Box Games, a studio known for creating games that blend childlike fun with compelling stories and relatable characters. In this partnership, learners develop assets for Dog Box Games' projects, receiving professional feedback to refine their work. If a learner's assets are selected for inclusion in a game, they are credited as contributors, enhancing their portfolios and industry experience.
Burnley College proudly collaborates with North Rak Studio, a game development studio recognised for its innovative projects and high-quality production values. This partnership provides learners with an exceptional opportunity to contribute directly to the game development process while gaining invaluable industry experience.