Cranford Review 2021

IT & COMPUTING #
On line Game Design Workshop with Brunel University
Students had an exciting opportunity to take part in an online workshop delivered by Lecturers
from the Gaming Department at Brunel University. The timing of it was great as students
had just started a Game Design and Prototyping Unit as part of their Cambridge Technicals
Diploma in IT course. The initial arrangements were to go and visit the university, however due to
the restrictions the workshop had to be conducted online. The students found it very engaging and
thoroughly enjoyed completing the challenges set during the breakout sessions. The experience
allowed students to gain an understanding of a career in Gaming, where some came away from the
session wanting to explore the option further and potentially make changes to their UCAS options.
Sukhjeet Kudhail (Head of IT and Computing Department)
The experience was exceptional and eye-opening as my fellow peers and I have learnt many aspects within
the gaming community ranging from the physical production of the games to the concept and audience
behind it. The tasks and activities that we undertook were very amusing and really involved us within the
program. I would recommend anyone who is looking into creative software or any IT related career to
look into the Brunel University Games Design unit.
Anas Abdirasaq (year 13)
My experience with the Brunel Meeting was really good as I enjoyed how much depth they went in to when talking about
games development. Other interactive activities such as group work and the Card game were also really fun to play
and be a part of as well finding more about the course from the actual lecturers. Their engagement really inspired me
and it has made me reconsider my course choices for university. I would definitely recommend this meeting to anyone
who is interested in games development or other type of computer projects.
Palakjot Singh (year 13)
The workshop was very useful and interesting as it allowed us to gain information and knowledge about a course that I
was interested in but didn’t know much about. The teachers interacted with us a lot which made it interesting and gave
us activities that allowed us to understand the course and what we would expect at university if we took the course. I
would recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested in game developing as a career or to study at university
as it helps to understand what the course is about and what to expect.
Ashvin Kapoor (year 13)
The work shop was very interesting in that it gave me more knowledge about game design. Part of the session involves
groups sharing ideas. Two random words are picked which you have to make a game about. It was challenging and fun.
Nalen Gurung (year 13)
I came into the online workshop with an open mind and I believe that it was very helpful. This is because it actually
helped me widen my viewpoint of gaming as a career. I have learnt many things about games and believe that this
workshop is perfect for anyone who may be unsure what they want to do after year 13.
Yahya Ishaq (year 13)
My experience with Brunel University
was fun and enjoyable as we did a lot
of activities and we learnt a lot about
games, the processing time, and money
that goes into game development. I
was quite surprised to see that GTA
(Grand Theft Auto) took only 7 years
to make £700 million. I also enjoyed
the card activities where we would
pick two cards that have random words
and then we would have to think of a
gaming concept that links those two
words. This activity really challenged
and spiked my creativity and that is
why I really enjoyed it.
Sankavi Sivaharan (year 13)
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