Ars Electronica Festival · 2023
Freifach Game Design
🏆 Award of Distinction · Prix Ars Electronica 2023
In 2023, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Freifach Game Design” by BG/BRG Pichelmayergasse (Media Literacy) with an Award of Distinction.
In this elective subject, students deal with complex challenges in a creative, reflective and self-motivated way using digital games as examples and thus strengthen their 21st century skills. This takes place in two phases: First, the participants deal with analog games, which are played and analyzed.
About BG/BRG Pichelmayergasse
The school group consists of students from grades five to eight. Every year about 30 students apply, but there are only 14 to 20 places available. The students, who are united by their interest in games and game development, come from a wide variety of…
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