So today we had our first progress presentation. After recent events I was unsure how I would do however I found that I sailed through it very well and with good confidence. I was really pleased at this and because of that, I am even more confident and excited about my idea.
Basically I began introducing what my project aim was and what I want to focus on in this project. I mentioned the rough idea I currently have (very basic as I changed it the other day) and then began to discuss the research I had carried out so far. I discussed basic internet reading, games played/looked into and books read. After that I stated what practical pieces I have done (I admit it's not much at the moment) and finished with what I intended to look at in the near future.
I got some great positive feedback from my lecturers. A brief mention that they got the impression that my question was, 'how to guide a user through an environment'. I myself knew it was something liek this but was thrilled to see they interpreted it this way and were happy with it. Another really insightful idea mentioned (which admittingly I had though of before but never really had a chance to pursue) was to base my idea on a true environment. So find an actual hotel that used to be an asylum and use that to inspire my story and design. Having this 'true story' effect would really enhance my final piece and would entail more interest among people. Also suggested was for me to try incorporate more of a reason for my choice in environment. This, I can easily do.
I really found this a helpful experience. It has helped raise my confidence and guide me towards the right path. I have set myself a few tasks to carry out over the weekend in order to catch up on myself. Nothing to drastic just odds and ends. I want too:
- Blog a history of my 3D environments - explaining my progression and improvement and how I got too where I am today
- Find a true example of my idea - Find (ideally) and example in the UK, USA & Europe and compare
- Moodboards - In order for a more visual approach I'd like to come up with a few moodboards
- Finish book - I would also like to finish the book I'm reading; 'What Video Games Have To Teach Us About Learning And Literacy' and blog an in-depth review on it
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