Create a Gender Inclusive Online Game (Kid Friendly)

Presenters: Mindy Faber, Open Youth Networks, Interactive Arts and Media Department, Columbia College; Emily Kuehn, School of Art Institute of Chicago
TRACK: Do-It-Yourself Technology
This hands-on workshop emphasizes new open source technologies such as Scratch and Alice that allow students to design online games and 3D virtual worlds that have direct relevance to everyday experiences, character roles and relationships. Using simple to use drag and drop programming tools, participants will create an animated story and game environment centered on gender justice and social change. You will also learn how social values can be embedded, not only into the content of the story but into the mechanics of the game itself. Participants will be able to continue working on their online games in the Media Lab throughout the AMC and finished games will be showcased on AMC website.