Game Development & Arts Club

Artists, musicians, writers, and programmers come together to share in their love of game-making! No previous experience required.

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About

GDAC at UC Davis is a student-led organization that provides a space for students to learn about game development, build portfolios, and connect with like-minded peers. No previous experience is required! We are passionate about game-making and the interdisciplinary collaboration that it necessitates. Through workshops, socials, and quarterly game jams, we hope to foster the spirit of game-making in Davis and create a community where a shared love of gaming unites us. Our workshops mainly cover topics in digital game development, but analog game developers are also welcome :)

Typical events & activities

Workshops (e.g. Intro To Unity, Game Audio, Character Design Workshop)

Game Jams (hosted every quarter! in teams, make a game based on a prompt in 48 hours)

Pass-The-Controller Nights (e.g. Journey, Minit, Until Dawn)

Benefits of joining

Develop knowledge and familiarity with popular game development software such as Unity and Godot, and FMOD.

Connect with a community of aspiring game developers and enthusiasts, industry experts, and game professors.

Collaborate with peers of different skillsets to create full games, regardless of prior experience.

How to get involved

Just show up! We meet Tuesdays 7-8 pm at Cruess 1106. Join our Discord or follow our Instagram where you will be notified of our events every week. We hope to see you there!