JACK SELF
Independent Game Developer
Hi there! I'm Jack, an independent game developer collaborating in a two-person team. I achieved First Class Honours in BSc Computer Games (Indie) from Solent University and earned an Upper Second-Class Honours in MA Indie Game Development from Falmouth University.
I have a particular fondness for game franchises such as Halo, TellTale: The Walking Dead, The Witcher series, The Metro series, and The Elder Scrolls series.
Education & Academic Achievements
These are my achievements spanning secondary school, college, and both undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the university level.
Falmouth University (2022-2024)
I earned a Merit (M-PG) in Indie Game Development with modules grades including Final Major Project (Dist.), Game Development (Dist.), Indie Game Start-Up (Merit), and Co-Creative Design & Development Practice (Merit). Finally, I documented my work as an MA Indie Game Development student in an online space known as the Critical Reflective Journal.
Solent University (2017-2020)
I achieved First Class Honours in Computer Games (Indie), with final year module grades including a perfect score in the Final Major Project (100/100), Video Game Design (A), Mobile Applications (A), and Sound for Games (A). Finally, I served as a Code Clinic Tutor at Solent University's Video Game Academy.
Esher College (2014-2016)
I hold a BTEC Diploma in Media Production (Dist.*Dist.*), EPQ in Game Development (A), AS-Level in Mathematics & Statistics and an A-Level in Film Studies.
Esher High School (2009-2014)
9 GCSEs (A*-C).
Programming & Software
These are the programming languages I am familiar with, along with the tools in which I have the most experience.
Programming Languages
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Proficient in C#.
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Knowledge of C++, Phyton, JavaScript, Blueprint, and GML.
Development Software
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Proficient in Adobe products, Microsoft Office, 3DS Max, Blender, GIMP, DaVinci Resolve 18, Visual Studio, Wwise, OpenMPT, and Audacity.
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Game Engine experience with Unity, Unreal Engine 4, GameMaker Studio 1.4 and Godot.
Hobbies & Interests
These are my top five hobbies and interests! If you wish to know more about me, look no further!
Creative Writing
Besides developing games, I also share an affection for scriptwriting. Although game development takes up the majority of my time, I feel scriptwriting can lead to great world-building benefits such as designing in-game narratives and characters. These scripts will often prove useful as I attempt to build an IP from the ground up.
Music Videos
I have a great fondness for creating music videos. I would take existing cutscenes from either games or television and reassemble them over a music track of my choice - making sure to credit the original owners and only upload within the given right of 'fair use'. This hobby has made me proficient in using editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Audition CC, and more recently, DaVinci Resolve 17.
Astrophotography
Astrophotography is a recent passion of mine. I enjoy spending nights outside, attempting to capture life above our heads. I was fortunate to be given a Celestron Astro Master 130 as a gift from my parents and since then I have had an overwhelming urge to photograph stars and planets. I have always been fascinated with the unknown and my drive comes from attempting to answer impossible questions, whilst capturing the natural beauty of space.
Sports
Lastly, I enjoy watching and participating in sports. From a young age, I used to practice trampolining which slowly transitioned into more team-based activities such as football. Although I do not claim to be the best in the latter, I enjoy my time playing nonetheless.