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Egan Henderson

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Education:

MA, Cultural Studies, Trent University
BSc (Hons), Game Programming, Brock University
Advanced Diploma, Game Development, Niagara College

Bio

Egan Henderson is a game developer and researcher, teaching about games along with creating games of their own. Their research focus is on trans* and nonbinary experiences and how they can be explored and discovered through virtual reality. Coming from a background in game development offers them an inside perspective on how to study games and their systems. Having completed an undergrad degree in game programming and a MA in Cultural Studies, Egan continues to be interested in what games mean to their players and how games are developed to elicit particular sensations.

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24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Game Dev CSGD 102 CS26/SP

Description

What does it mean to work in the Game Industry? Learn about diverse career paths available to designers within a wide variety of industries and organizations. Led by practicing designers and game development professionals, you will explore how the game industry is structured today, including different types of game companies and how they work, with a focus on the local players. This course will help you discover the current job landscape, evolving career opportunities and how to grow into the industry. By the end of the course, you will gain clarity about how different roles are integrated into the development process and where you may want to specialize. This course is intended for students who have either a new interest or a long-time passion for Games and want to know their next steps.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.