Will Wright is speaking in San Francisco, and all you need to do is RSVP and show up.WILL WRIGHT TO SHARE SECRETS OF "THE SIMS" - WED., FEB. 25 AT AiCA-SF
Free Public Event Kicks Off School's New "Legends of the Game Industry" Speaker Series
SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 9, 2004) – Will Wright, creator of The Sims and one of the game industry's most well-known designers, will kick of a new "Legends of the Game Industry" Speaker Series being hosted by The Art Institute of California – San Francisco. The free event will be held from 7 to 8:30 pm on Feb. 25 at the school, located at 1170 Market Street (at 8th) in San Francisco.
Wright is Chief Designer and Co-Founder of Maxis, developers of The Sims. As the world's best-selling PC game, The Sims has made an indelible mark on the game industry. Wright will share his motivation and inspiration in creating this legendary franchise, along with new developments and sequels. He also will share his thoughts on how the game industry has changed in the last 10 years, new areas of inspiration for budding game artists and designers, and ways that the next generation of game developers can create compelling games and story ideas. The session will conclude with a Q&A session from the audience.
This event is free and open to all Bay Area students, game industry professionals and the general public. NOTE: Those interested in attending should RSVP in advance by calling 415-865-0198 or emailing aisfadm@aii.edu. Walk-ins will be seated on a space-available basis.
Students in the school's Game Art & Design and Visual & Game Programming degree programs will be on hand to host the event. These programs teach skills needed for entry-level positions within the burgeoning video game industry. The Art Institute of California – San Francisco developed its programs in consultation with industry professionals from leading game development companies in California's vibrant game industry.
The Art Institute of California – San Francisco attracts a diverse mix of students from throughout the Bay Area and the world, offering career-focused degree programs in Advertising, Graphic Design, Media Arts & Animation, Game Art & Design, Visual & Game Programming, Multimedia & Web Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management and Interior Design. For more information about the school, visit www.aicasf.aii.edu or call 888-493-3261.
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