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Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Artist

The TIGA Education Committee will determine the winner of this Award on the basis of criteria including: best exam result; best module grade; best showreel/portfolio; best project; most improved student.  The winner will receive the accolade ‘Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Artist’. Shortlisted candidates will receive the accolade: ‘TIGA Graduate of the Year’. Evidence from group projects should not constitute the main criteria.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University: Daniel Tolland
  • Birmingham City University: Joseph Gordon
  • Norwich University of the Arts: George Kee
  • Norwich University of the Arts: Salene Tarling
  • Staffordshire University: Megan-Louise Morris
  • Staffordshire University: Aaron Burnhope
  • University of Gloucestershire: Sam Carrier
  • University of Hertfordshire: Maxine Lugg
  • University of Hertfordshire: Diana Karakushyan
  • University of Portsmouth: Victoria Primmer

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Designer

The TIGA Education Committee will determine the winner of this Award on the basis of criteria including: best exam result; best module grade; best showreel/portfolio; best project; most improved student. The winner will receive the accolade ‘Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Designer’. Shortlisted candidates will receive the accolade: ‘TIGA Graduate of the Year’.  Evidence from group projects should not constitute the main criteria.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University: Dominik Gawron
  • Brunel University: Rui Silva
  • Bournemouth University: Archie McGrath
  • Bournemouth University: Ethan Shellard
  • City, University of London: Ayotunde Norman-Williams
  • Norwich University of the Arts: Szymon Garczynski
  • Staffordshire University: Jade Staines
  • Staffordshire University: Olivia Cross
  • Staffordshire University: Tyler Timlin
  • University of Portsmouth: Liam Peachey

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Programmer

The TIGA Education Committee will determine the winner of this Award on the basis of criteria including: best exam result; best module grade; best showreel/portfolio; best project; most improved student.  The winner will receive the accolade ‘Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Programmer’. Shortlisted candidates will receive the accolade: ‘TIGA Graduate of the Year’.  Evidence from group projects should not constitute the main criteria.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University: Bridget Casey
  • Birmingham City University: Ryan Westwood
  • Bournemouth University: Ethan Shellard
  • Sheffield Hallam University: Chae Taylor
  • Sheffield Hallam University: Benjamin Kimberley
  • Staffordshire University: Arnav Mehta
  • University of Gloucestershire: Pheobe Pudge
  • University of the West of England: William Whitehouse
  • University of Portsmouth: Kian Bennett
  • University of Portsmouth: Ethan Crooks

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Production/Enterprise

The TIGA Education Committee will determine the winner of this Award on the basis of criteria including: best exam result; best module grade; best showreel/portfolio; best project; most improved student.  The winner will receive the accolade ‘Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Production/Enterprise’. Shortlisted candidates will receive the accolade: ‘TIGA Graduate of the Year’.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University: Lyes Oussaiden
  • Bournemouth University: Anita Oyebola
  • Bournemouth University: Dario Splendido
  • Bournemouth University: Giorgos Karambasis-Rodriguez
  • University of Hertfordshire: Zuzana Remenarova
  • University of Hertfordshire: Darina Koycheva
  • University of Portsmouth: Joshua Hammond
  • University of Portsmouth: Zane Oliver
  • University of Portsmouth: Patrick Rotzetter

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Computer Games Technology

The TIGA Education Committee will determine the winner of this Award on the basis of criteria including: best exam result; best module grade; best showreel/portfolio; best project; most improved student.  The winner will receive the accolade ‘Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Computer Games Technology’. Shortlisted candidates will receive the accolade: ‘TIGA Graduate of the Year’.  Evidence from group projects should not constitute the main criteria.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University: Rhys Duff
  • Abertay University: Justin Syfrig
  • Birmingham City University: Nadia Nadeem
  • Bournemouth University: Annie Holliday
  • Staffordshire University: Davide Pelino
  • Staffordshire University: Conner Pittaway
  • University of Portsmouth: Siddhesh Swamy
  • University of Portsmouth: Victoria Primmer
  • University of the West of England: William Whitehouse
  • University of the West of England: Zac Collins

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Audio

The TIGA Education Committee will determine the winner of this Award on the basis of criteria including: best exam result; best module grade; best musical composition; best showreel/portfolio; best project; most improved student.  The winner will receive the accolade ‘Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Audio’. Shortlisted candidates will receive the accolade: ‘TIGA Graduate of the Year’. Evidence from group projects should not constitute the main criteria.

Shortlist

  • Birmingham City University: Zih-Syuan Yang
  • Norwich University of the Arts: Rhys Anthony
  • Staffordshire University: Felype Goncalves Fernandes
  • University of Portsmouth: Antti Liakka

Outstanding TIGA Post Graduate of the Year

The TIGA Education Committee will determine the winner of this Award on the basis of criteria including: best exam result; best module grade; best showreel/portfolio; best project; most improved student.  The winner will receive the accolade ‘Outstanding TIGA Post Graduate of the Year’. Shortlisted candidates will receive the accolade: ‘TIGA Post Graduate of the Year’.  Evidence from group projects should not constitute the main criteria.

Shortlist

  • Sheffield Hallam University: Benjamin Kimberley
  • Sheffield Hallam University: Chae Taylor
  • Staffordshire University: Jamie Linnell
  • University of Hertfordshire: Muthuramalingam Ponnilavan
  • University of Hertfordshire: Reshu Shrestha
  • University of Hertfordshire: Safwan Sadik
  • University of Portsmouth: Adam Jerrett

Excellence in Games Research

The TIGA Education Committee will grant this Award to a student, or to a lecturer, or to a research group that demonstrates excellence and innovation in research over the period 2022 to 2023. The TIGA Education Committee will consider criteria including originality, significance and rigour when determining the winner.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University
  • Birmingham City University
  • Bournemouth University
  • EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent Games and Game Intelligence (IGGI)
  • Sheffield Hallam
  • Staffordshire University
  • University of Greenwich

Innovative Teaching Award

The TIGA Education Committee will grant this Award to either an individual lecturer or to a whole course team. The Committee will be looking for evidence over the period 2022 to 2023 of innovation and excellence in teaching undertaken by lecturers.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University
  • Birmingham City University
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • University of Portsmouth

Excellence in University/College – Industry Collaboration

The TIGA Education Committee will grant this Award to a University or college course that achieves excellent college/university – industry collaboration over the period 2022 to 2023.  For example, in course design, industry placements and projects, etc.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University
  • Birmingham City University
  • Staffordshire University
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • University of Portsmouth

Diversity Award

The TIGA Education Committee will grant this Award to the University games course that demonstrates best practice in promoting diversity in its course design, its student intake and in its education provision over the period 2022 to 2023.

Shortlist

  • London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London
  • University of Greenwich
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • University of Portsmouth

Creative Assembly Best Student Game 2023

The TIGA Education Committee will grant this Award to the best student game developed over the period 2022 to 2023. The TIGA Education Committee will create a shortlist of games. Shortlisted games must be playable, final versions. The Committee will be looking for creativity and excellence in art, sound, code and gameplay design.

Shortlist

  • Abertay University: Slipways
  • Birmingham City University: Checkmate Evolution
  • Bournemouth University: Rum Runner’s Revenge
  • City, University of London: WAFFLE
  • London College of Communication, University of the Arts London: Letter Wars
  • Norwich University of the Arts: Dog Walking Simulator
  • Sheffield Hallam University: Death Rebuke
  • Staffordshire University: Prepare to Dine
  • University of Gloucestershire: Burger Zombies
  • University of Greenwich: Void Edge
  • University of Hertfordshire: My Shadow
  • University of Portsmouth: Malltopia
  • University of the West of Scotland: Project Retro Museum