Digital CreativityFrom March 24 to April 1, 2025, the Université de Montréal (UdeM) Triennale UdeM de la recherche-création will highlight the theme of independent video games focusing on gender, intimacy, and sexuality. The project is led by Caroline Bem, professor in the Department of World Literatures and Languages at UdeM and co-researcher at CREAT.
Here is an overview of the planned activities:
- Exhibition (March 24 to April 1, 2025) | An exhibition of independent educational games addressing gender, sexuality, and intimacy.
- Study Day (March 27, 2025) | A study day on gender, sexuality, and intimacy, where Laureline Chiapello will present the game CLTRS.
- Creative Game Jam (March 28 to March 30, 2025) | A collaborative weekend focused on the project theme, with Laureline Chiapello serving as a jury member.
- Presentation Evening (April 1, 2025) | An evening showcasing the games created during the event, including a reception and awards ceremony.
The event is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Vice-rectorat à la recherche, à la découverte, à la création et à l’innovation of the UdeM, and the Digital Creativity Axis, in collaboration with the Bibliothèque des Lettres et Sciences Humaines.
