MAGD EXPO 2020
MAY 19-JUNE 20
ABOUT
The Expo is an annual juried event, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater’s Media Arts and Game Development (MAGD) program, which features interactive entertainment, 3D, 2D, aural, virtual, and animated creative work.
Our annual event is typically held on campus of UW-Whitewater, but because of the global pandemic, this year’s event is taking place in a virtual environment online.
We hope you’ll spend some time experiencing, playing, and viewing our students’ projects from this year and also participate in choosing our people’s choice award.
SCHEDULE
MAY 19
OPENING
All projects will be viewable, visitors may begin voting on people’s choice award, and our guest judges will begin examining students’ work.
May 19, 7 PM (CDT)
ALUMNI PANEL LIVESTREAM
Brandon Korth, class of 2015
Nia’mah Muhammed, class of 2016
Meghan Pfeiffer, class 2017
Lucas Seidel, class of 2017
Sam Franzen, class 2018
Brandon Hanabarger, class of 2018
Our alumni chatted with us about life and careers after graduation. They also shared advice for current students. View the recording here.
MAY 29
JUDGES PRIZES ANNOUNCED
Please see the individual submission pages to see which exhibits were awarded prizes by our judges.
June 9, 7 PM (CDT)
GAME PLAY LIVESTREAM
Aaron San Filippo, Flippfly
with
Best In Show winners
Dice Knight and Split
Game Developer and owner of Flippfly Studios, Aaron San Filippo, played through Best in Show-winning games and gave feedback and suggestions to the game makers. View the recording here.
JUNE 20, 7 PM (CDT)
CLOSING NIGHT LIVESTREAM, and PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD ANNOUNCED
The MAGD Expo 2020 officially closed. We announced the winner of the People’s Choice Award. There was be a closing night livestream with an audio-visual improvisation and technology demonstration by faculty. View the recording here.
EXPERIENCE
Students submit projects in the following categories. Some projects are created as part of course work, while others are side projects or created with colleagues in the GAMED student organization. Please take a moment to enjoy their hard work!
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Voting for 2020 has concluded. Thanks to everyone who voted for their favorite projects this past year!
MAGD EXPO 2020 SPONSORS
BECOME A SPONSOR FOR 2021
Our event helps students gain experience by sharing their work with the public in a professional setting and receiving feedback from industry experts.
Sponsorship money goes directly to student awards.
About the MAGD Program
The Media Arts and Game Development Program’s mission is to deliver effective and relevant interdisciplinary curriculum responsive to the growing needs of the rapidly changing, evolving, and emerging time-based and interactive media disciplines and professions.
