Havant and South Downs College unveils plans for gaming studio

The College has co-funded the development of its campus with the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership and worked closely with its games sector specialist, Sam Read, to ensure the learning environment supported its students to work and collaborate in a professional environment in keeping with the industry.

Sam said: ‘Enterprise M3 are delighted to support the development of this new space at HSDC Alton which will give students a real feel for working in the games industry, a key growth sector in our region.

‘By closely replicating a studio environment through consultation with some of our local games development studios, students can expect to be well prepared for their future career.

‘Digital skills such as those being taught here are right at the heart of our Skills Action Plan and will open doors for students to pursue careers within a highly successful local industry.’

Speaking after the unveiling of plans for the new facility, the college’s principal Mike Gaston said: ‘With a mix of working spaces, collaborative areas and development studios our gaming students will benefit from a truly industry-reflective space to learn the knowledge and skills required to enter this fantastic industry which employs nearly 50,000 people in the UK and contributes nearly £3 billion to our economy.’

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The facility is set to open in September 2021.

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