Gamers from around the world will tune in to Monash University\u2019s Clayton campus this week for the fourth annual Computer Games Boot Camp (CGBC).<\/p>\n
Over 1100 Year 9-12 and TAFE students will enjoy the seven-day learning extravaganza on everything connected to computer games, which is broadcast live for a global audience via the internet.<\/p>\n
Hosted by Monash University\u2019s Faculty of Information Technology, the CGBC is a hands-on, interactive, industry engagement event. Since it was founded in 2009 it has evolved and diversified into far more than just games, now providing presentations, workshops, industry showcases, and course information on careers and pathways.<\/p>\n
Marketing Officer and event organiser Andrew Owen, from the Faculty of Information Technology, said the CGBC was a great opportunity for kids to hear from some of the leading gaming experts in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe camp has become a great meeting point for participants. Everyone shares the same passions and goals \u2013 to have a career in information technology (IT),\u201d Mr Owen said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd of course, they can enjoy the excitement of the tournaments held each day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Participants will be offered a variety of workshops as well as hearing presentations from some of the leading game developers and designers from Australia and around the world. For those who are interested in pursuing study in the IT field, there will be course information and details of potential pathways available.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are extremely excited with the events we have lined up for this year\u2019s CGBC,\u201d Mr Owen said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce again Atomic Magazine will be hosting Atomic Tuesday, covering everything you need to know about the best of PC hardware, which will also include an after-hours over-18s event.<\/p>\n
\u201cCGBC is hosting two professional esports tournaments \u2013 StarCraft 2 and League of Legends \u2013 for Gigabyte and Team Immunity. Attending students will have the opportunity to win a wild card entry into these tournaments.\u201d<\/p>\n
Monash University\u2019s Sunway campus will host its own 2012 International IT Boot Camp from 7-8 July to coincide with the Melbourne event, with their own workshops, seminars and live broadcast of the CGBC.<\/p>\n
\u201cEsports will host games between Australia and China, and Australia and Malaysia. The Australia and Malaysia match will be played live between Sunway and the CGBC,\u201d Mr Owen said.<\/p>\n
The CGBC will take place from 7-13 July 2012 at the Engineering Halls, Building 60, at Monash University\u2019s Clayton campus and will be broadcast live through the CGBC 2012 Channel.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gamers from around the world will tune in to Monash University\u2019s Clayton campus this week for the fourth annual Computer Games Boot Camp (CGBC). Over 1100 Year 9-12 and TAFE students will enjoy the seven-day learning extravaganza on everything connected to computer games, which is broadcast live for a global audience via the internet. Hosted<\/p>\n