How do I register for the workshops?
Is registration required to attend the workshops?
Yes.
Do I register for each individual workshop separately?
A single registration provides you access to all workshops. You will use the same link to access all workshops.
When is the registration deadline?
Any time before the start of the workshop series on .
I missed the deadline. What do I do?
If you missed the registration deadline, you can still attend the workshops, but priority will be given to registered participants for review and critique; activity packets will not be accepted from non-registered participants.
Will the workshops be delivered in English only?
Yes.
What is the attendance cap?
Up to 1000 participants can attend each workshop.
What video platform will be used?
Zoom will be used for the video/webinar conferencing.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes, but only for archival purposes. They will not be made available for public viewing after the workshops have concluded.
Will the recorded sessions be made available later?
No. The material delivered during these seminars is the product of our instructors expertise and is intended to be shared in an interactive setting. They will not be made available for public viewing after the workshops have concluded.
Should I attend even if I don't have a game in progress?
Yes. You are not required to discuss your game or submit workshop activity packets to attend the workshops. Participate in the workshops, learn from the experts, and use what you learn on your next game.
Who can participate?
All are welcome.
What will I learn?
See the seminar descriptions above.
Will "certificates of completion" be provided for workshop attendance?
No. However, activity/assignment packets can be submitted for instructor review and critique. These packets will be ranked according to each instructor's evaluation criteria. The team members who submit the highest rank packet will earn a "Winner" certificate issued by Purdue University.
Can I submit an activity packet for dedicated instructor review and critique?
Yes, however, as each instructor's time is finite, each instructor will review and critique a maximum of 12 activity packets. In the event more than 12 packets are received for a given instructor, reviewed packets will be selected at random.
How do I submit an activity packet for instructor review and critique?
Activity packets should be submitted via the links above. Only valid Google GMail addresses are allowed to submit a packet. Use the link associated with each instructor above. E.g. for a marketing packet click the link to Jon Hansen, etc.
What kind of email addresses are allowed for submission?
Only valid Google GMail addresses are allowed to submit a packet. Use the link associated with each instructor above. E.g. for a marketing packet click the link to Jon Hansen, etc.
What is the maximum activity packet submission limit per instructor?
One packet per instructor. No file can be larger than 10MB up to 10 files can be submitted per packet. Zip files are preferred.
How will I know if my team or I earned a "Winner" certificate?
You will be notified via email if you or your team has earned a "Winner" certificate. The winning individuals or teams will be posted on this website. Due to the potential volume of submissions, non-winning participants will not be notified.
How many "Winner" certificates will be issued?
Three. One for each instructor.
Can a team submit an activity packet or only individuals?
A team can submit an activity packet. Include each team member's name in your packet. Note that teams will be "sanity checked" for token members only seeking a certificate - each team member will be examined to ensure they have a meaningful, well-defined role on the team.
My team earned a "Winner" certificate. Does each team member receive a certificate?
Yes. Include each person's name in your packet. Note that teams will be "sanity checked" for token members only seeking a certificate - each team member will be examined to ensure they have a meaningful, well-defined role on the team.
I earned a "Winner" certificate. Will you spell my name right?
We will try our very best. Please include your name how you want it to appear on your certificate.
I earned a "Winner" certificate. How will I receive it?
Certificates are in PDF form and will be emailed to the email address provided during registration.
I earned a "Winner" certificate. When will I receive it?
Certificates will be emailed by
I earned a "Winner" certificate. Can you place a link to our project on the Saudi GFX website?
Yes! Let us know the URL you would like us to link to.
Do I have to attend an instructor's entire workshop to be eligible for a "Winner" certificate?
Strictly speaking, no, as individual attendance is not tracked. However, it is unlikely your packet will be competitive without attending the instructor's workshop and will therefore not have the knowledge required.
What is the review criteria for activity packet ranking?
To discourage "gaming the metrics" these criteria are not disclosed publicly. You are encouraged to attend, listen, and engage with each instructor's workshop. This will provide you what you need.
When are activity packets due?
Refer to the Schedule section for specific due dates. Due dates vary by workshop, as the specifics of each are different. As a rule of thumb, activity packet are designed to be completable in a few hours of dedicated effort; submission deadlines will reflect this.
Are AI-generated activity packets accepted?
Yes, however this defeats the purpose of the workshops and activity packet - which is to teach you the material through active engagement. It is stronglyrecommended that you create your own original content for the best results.
