Join the Information Technology Program, Delta Sigma Pi, and the Marshall School of Business for a day dedicated to the business surrounding gaming.

Events will include an Industry Expo, Panel discussions, a Gaming Tent, and On Stage Gaming Tournaments.

We'll see you there!

Students studying video game design seek foot in the industry's door.

I used to hate cubicles, but I'd love to work here," said Nick Sager, a junior minoring in videogame design, before biting into a piece of free pizza that was given to students as they waited to hear a lecture at the offices of Konami Entertainment....

Read more at:
http://media.www.dailytrojan.com/media/paper679/sections/20070418Lifestyle.html

Join us April 16 to hear Bill Black and Winnie Lee speak in ITP 391.

Bill Black is currently a game audio engineer extraordinaire.
Winnie Lee is a game designer working for Microsoft, implementing in-game advertisements.

RSVP below, limited to the first 10 people to sign up.

Announcing the 1st Annual ITP Video Game Tournament.

Test your skills against other students!

Win cool prizes!

Tournament Rules:

1. Only USC undergrads will be allowed to participate in the event.
2. Each team must have a total of 4 members.
3. The competition will commence on February 1, 2008, and last through March 28, 2008.
4. All competitions will be held in OHE540.
5. The competition will mainly revolve around a First Person Shooter genre game.
6. ITP Staff/Faculty will not be allowed to participate as a member of any team.
7. Each team will be allowed one entry. The team captain will be held responsible for submitting all the team information. Duplicate entries for a single individual will lead to disqualification. Each person can be on no more than one team.

Come enjoy lunch and participate in a Workshop given by ITP Faculty Justin Verduyn!

RSVP so we know how much food to get!

Join ITP Professor Ashish Soni for a workshop on Web 2.0: Opportunities and Impact

Web 2.0 refers to the tools, applications, designs, and patterns of use that are turning the Web into a social user experience. But how does this affect corporate Web sites, intranets, and knowledge sharing? When does it make sense to use Web 2.0 technologies in a business environment? What is a Web 2.0 Startup? What does it take to launch one?

This Workshop helps you answer these questions and understand the technical, social, business, and entrepreneurial implications and opportunities in Web 2.0.

Web Developer was named one of the Top Five Professions in Demand for 2007 by Robert Half International.

The Internet has become integral to nearly every aspect of business, and many firms are increasingly focused on creating high-impact Web 2.0 initiatives. Web developers are needed to integrate websites with back-end systems such as databases, provide technical assistance to web administrators, and write test plans and results. Base compensation for web developers will rise 4.2 percent in 2007, ranging from $54,750 to $81,500 per year. Senior web developers can expect to earn between $71,000 and $102,000 annually, a 3.9 percent increase over 2006 levels.

In this exclusive event, Jeffrey Kaplan, the Lead Game Designer on Blizzard's World of Warcraft franchise, will be coming to ITP 280: Video Game Production. Learn about what it takes to make MMORPG games of this magnitude, as well as information about the upcoming expansion pack.

ITP 280 is held in Kaprielian Hall, room 160, from 6pm to 8pm.

Please RSVP by clicking on the "Sign-up" link below.

Seating is limited to the first 20 to RSVP.