IST :: Brief 1 :: Studio Practice

SUBJECT	Interactive Storytelling
COMPETENCY CODES	CUFWRT07A.1
COURSE TITLE	Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Games Development): CUF60501

TEACHER	Dale Linegar :: dale@oztron.com
ASSIGNMENT	Studio Practice :: ONGOING
ASSESSMENT %	50% of final mark

Assessment Grades

HD - High Distinction 80-100
D - Distinction 70-79
C - Credit 60-69
P - Pass 50-59
NC -Not competent

In order to achieve an HD for this brief you need to:

meet all the requirements of the briefs
have solid justification and reference for design choices
show comprehensive documentation of planning and production
show comprehensive documentation of the creative process
demonstrate good time management skills
creatively explore ideas and outcomes

Learning elements

Prepare to write the interactive sequence
Write the interactive sequence
Re-evaluate the interactive sequence
Obtain approval from relevant personnel

Requirements

Ongoing studio practice throughout the 14 weeks of classes. Includes class exercises, blog entries, group work and overall contribution to classes.

Specifications

Assessment will be based on the kinds of qualities employers are looking for including:

the ability to work both with others and independently
respect for the communal environment, including the needs of others
individual initiative and problem solving abilities
enthusiasm and level of contribution to the culture of the environment
willingness to 'get out of the comfort zone'
ability to work to briefs and deadlines
consistency of application in any work undertaken

Some people will have different ways of working in the class, and will demonstrate more of some qualities than others - that's totally OK. Assessment will be based on the 'total picture', and will be based on a combination of the following:

Completion of exercises undertaken during class time
Creative explorations of ideas and concepts
Working with others in a responsible and constructive manner.
Respect for the learning environment, fellow students, teachers and guest speakers
Contribution to class discussions
Regular reflective postings to personal class blog

Assessment Evidence

Ability to demonstrate originality and innovative approaches in the creative scriptwriting process; ability to experiment with narrative styles and elements to develop own voice and extend writing practice	25%
Ability to extend creative boundaries for self and audience; ability to locate and use resources to broaden creative experience	25%
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Interactive Storytelling; knowledge of implementation of multimedia script (text) formats; knowledge of the structure of scriptwriting programs; understanding of programming techniques	25%
Knowledge of effective communication techniques including effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication; reading and interpreting documentation	25%
TOTAL	100%

Deadline:

ONGOING

References

http://art.tafe.vu.edu.au/sschutt/wmm