Olivier Chateau

Olivier Chateau is an Assistant Professor at the Westerdals Department of Film and Media within the School of Arts, Design and Media at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. With over 15 years of international experience in the video game industry, his academic focus includes bridging educational practices with industry needs. He teaches courses such as Game Production, Game Lab 1, Digital Art, Cross-Platform Design, and Game Design 2 in the Bachelor of Game Design program.

His research emphasizes tabletop roleplaying games, exploring their design and cultural impact. Chateau also develops his own line of tabletop RPGs, integrating practical industry experience into his academic work.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His teaching philosophy prioritizes connecting students with the Norwegian game industry through applied, project-based learning.