e-journal

Theory to practice: Canalside Studio, a case study

---

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to look at the experiences of university academic staff setting up a small computer games studio to provide work placement opportunities for undergraduate students and the supporting role of industry. Design/methodology/approach – The case study uses sense making to explore the boundaries between “simulated” and “real” work in an educational setting. Findings – For students and teachers to work together in a commercial setting, relationships have to be reconstructed. Teaching focusses on developing the individual and personal attainment, the work environment prioritises the team so that organisational and business needs are met. Differences in
culture and working practices between industry and academia and the organisational constraints of a university, present challenges for academic staff engaged in enterprise. Research limitations/implications – The authors recognise the limitations of a single institution case study and intend further investigation into factors around employability, enterprise education and the availability of work experience for students studying in the creative technologies including experiences in other institutions.
Practical implications – Practical experience and business knowledge gained through the studio development process by the student and staff, has informed the curriculum through the introduction of team-working modules. The studio provides a unique interface between the university and games industry partners.
Originality/value – The study shows the value of a university-based games studio in providing work experience for students and enhancing employability and provides insights into university/industry partnering.

Keywords Employability, Team working, Enterprise, Computer games, Work placements

---

Ketersediaan

Tidak ada salinan data

Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning

No. Panggil

-

Penerbit

: Emerald., 2014

Deskripsi Fisik

Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning Vol. 4 No. 1, 2014 pp. 5-16

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

DOI 10.1108/HESWBL-0

Klasifikasi

NONE

Tipe Isi

-

Tipe Media

-

Tipe Pembawa

-

Edisi

Vol. 4 No. 1, 2014

Subjek

KIMIA

Info Detail Spesifik

-

Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

Wati/Agus

Versi lain/terkait

Lampiran Berkas

Komentar

---

Anda harus masuk sebelum memberikan komentar