BUDDING games designers from Keighley College have been getting top tips from some industry giants.

Students on the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Games Design and Development course got the chance to hear from leading figures in the sector at a week-long festival.

Amongst those at the event – at Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum – were representatives of Rocksteady, the team behind the smash-hit Arkham series of Batman games, and Worms creator Team 17.

Keighley College games design lecturer, Adil Hussain, said: "We had a very good turnout, with 17 of our students hearing talks from guest speakers that covered all aspects of the game design industry.

"The learners had an amazing time listening to professionals giving them tips on the design and development of computer games, and inspiring them about their future careers."

Also, Women in Games ambassador Bex Betton spoke to the students about work experience opportunities in the industry and the pros and cons of unpaid roles.

Adil added that some of the students had never been to the National Science and Media Museum before, so the event was also an opportunity to explore the many interactive areas – including an arcade with retro games.