Norwich graduates recognised in TIGA Graduate of the Year 2024
Four graduates from Norwich University of the Arts have been awarded Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year.
Ian Pettersen, BA (Hons) Games Art and Design
TIGA, the trade association which represents the UK video games industry, has recognised a selection of the most impressive graduates from across the UK. Judges from the TIGA Education Committee reviewed the submissions and evidence of the students’ work. TIGA then awarded each student the accolade of ‘TIGA Graduate of the Year’ or ‘TIGA Post-Graduate of the Year’ in recognition of their excellent work.
The following graduates were awarded the prestigious accolade in their particular fields:
- Leonardo Scalia, BA (Hons) Games Art and Design – Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Artist
- Ian Pettersen, BA (Hons) Games Art and Design – Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Designer
- Alfie Wright, BA (Hons) Games Art and Design with Diploma in Creative Computing – Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Production / Enterprise
- Matthew Wright, BSc (Hons) Games Development – Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year: Audio
In addition, all graduates above have been named in TIGA’s shortlist for the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024. Student work from Norwich University of the Arts was also recognised in this shortlist, with Rider City Rush, by Ian Pettersen, named in the ‘Best Student Game’ category. Winners of each category will be revealed by TIGA in a ceremony later this year.
Rider City Rush, Ian Pettersen BA (Hons) Games Art and Design
TIGA is the trade association that represents the UK’s video games industry. The TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024 aim to promote outstanding students, education providers and best practice within the games sector. The committee determine winners of the awards on criteria including exam results, module grades and the quality of showreels, portfolios and projects undertaken.
Header image by Leonardo Scalia, BA (Hons) Games Art and Design
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