Senior Girls in Games is an immersive full-day event that covers the basics of Game Art and Game Programming for aspirational game developers in Years 11-13 that identify as female.
Girls in Games includes hands-on and inspirational game design, game art, and game programming workshops. Over the course of the day, you'll be introduced to creating art assets for games in 2D or 3D.
You'll also create your own game using a game engine and gain valuable insights from Media Design School's Game Development staff.
8th July 2026 l 8:30am - 4:30pm
Projected Schedule (Subject to Change):
| Time | What's Happening |
| 8:30AM | Registration (Level 1) |
| 8.50AM | Introductions/Housekeeping (Innovation Hub, Level 4) |
| 9:00AM | Keynote Speaker - Anna Barham |
| 10.00AM | Morning session: Game Art
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| 10:30AM: | Morning tea (Innovation Hub) |
| 11.00AM | Game Art sessions continue... |
| 1:00PM | Lunchtime (Innovation Hub, Level 4) |
| 1:30PM | Afternoon session: Game Programming
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| 3.00PM | Session Break for Afternoon tea (Innovation Hub, Level 4) |
| 3:15PM | Game programming sessions continue... |
| 4:00PM | Wrap-Up and Awards |
Preparing for the Day
Registration opens at 8:30am on Level 1, so please arrive on time to check in and get settled. Lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the day. The event will wrap up around 4:30pm, so plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there!
When
Where
Media Design School
10 Madden St.
Auckland Central
Auckland 1010
Anna Barham - Founder and Managing Director, Balancing Monkey Games | Chair person, NZGDA
Anna and Sam Barham founded Balancing Monkey Games in 2017, and Anna picked up the role of Managing Director in September 2020. She joined the New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA) Board in 2025 and was elected to take the Chair in 2026. Prior to all this she managed a medical centre for five years, gained an MSc in Psychology, and has worked in fundraising, volunteer coordination, and tutoring disabled adults.
