MAGES Open House: Level Up Your Journey, Your Future - JULY 2026 EDITION

On 4 July (Saturday), 10 AM, MAGES is opening its doors for a FREE Open House, and this time, it's different.
📍 MAGES Institute, *SCAPE (Somerset)
📆 4 July (Saturday)
⏰ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎫 FREE Admission (Limited seats)

10am - 12pm
ART SHOWCASE AND PORTFOLIO CLINIC

Seen all the art school ads but still not sure where to go?

Join us on July 4th for our Open House and get the clarity you’ve been looking for. Program Director Kingston Chan, a seasoned industry professional with experience in SEGA and Koei Tecmo, will lead a live talk to show how real production pipelines work.

You’ll also receive personalised portfolio feedback, explore our Diploma programs in Concept Art and 3D Game Art, and connect directly with instructors.

We might not be your first art school, but we want to be the one that gets you hired.
1PM - 2:30PM:
HOW TO GET HIRED IN THE GAME INDUSTRY

Want to work in the games industry but have no idea where to start?
Join our Industry Panel Discussion and hear directly from professionals who have worked across game development, interactive media and emerging technologies.
Find out what studios are really looking for, how portfolios and technical skills are evaluated, the biggest mistakes fresh graduates make, and practical advice on landing your first internship or full-time role.
Featuring Mr Rahul and Mr Dev, this candid discussion will uncover the realities of the industry, career opportunities, and how aspiring artists, designers and developers can stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
If you’ve ever wondered “Can I really make a career in games?”, this is the session you don’t want to miss.
2:30pm - 4pm
Inside MAGES Studio: Beyond the Classroom & Meet our Alumni

What happens after graduation?
Step inside MAGES Studio and discover how our students transition from the classroom into real industry production.
Learn how students work on live projects for clients, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and gain practical experience that mirrors professional studio environments. From game development and XR experiences to interactive media projects, you’ll see how portfolios are built through real production work.
Familiar faces are coming home for this one.
Some of our own alumni are heading back to MAGES to hang out, share their stories, and show you what life after graduation actually looks like:
Rakesh (Class of 2015), 3D Artist at Ubisoft Singapore
Aimery, 3D Artist / Game Art (2024) MAGES Studio
Ruby, Game Dev (2025) MAGES Studio
Rebecca Leong, Game Artist / Concept Art (2025) MAGES Studio
They'll talk about where they work now, the real industry projects they've shipped, what they wish they'd prepared earlier, and how they made the jump from student to working professional.
Here's the honest truth: if you're serious about getting into this industry, the fastest way in is to network with people already doing it. This is your chance to mingle with grads who've been exactly where you are, ask the real questions, and see first-hand what's possible. Come see the power of where this path can take you.
Because getting into school is only the beginning. Building your career is what comes next.
For the first time, you'll get direct access to our Degree pathway in partnership with Abertay University, one of the world's top universities for Game and Art Development.

This is not just another school visit. This is where you figure out if you’re actually serious about turning your passion into a career.
What you’ll experience:
• The FULL pathway: Diploma → Advanced Diploma → Degree (Abertay)
• Real student portfolios and projects
• Get clarity on careers in game art, design, and tech
• Honest breakdown of what it actually takes to enter the industry
Whether you're into concept art, game design, or immersive tech, this is your chance to see how it all comes together.
If you’ve been thinking about this for a while, this is your moment.