IST :: Brief 2 :: Alternate Reality Game

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

TEACHER	Dale Linegar :: dale@oztron.com
ASSIGNMENT	Second Life town project :: DUE WEEK 14
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

You will work with other classmates to create a town and characters in the virtual Second Life environment. The town will have a secret history that you will develop in class. You will also review towns created by other student groups.

Specifications

There are no definitive length specifications in terms of your project. However, the more interesting ways you use the various Second Life elements to tell the story, the better.

As a class you must develop the following:

an idea for a town including: what sort of town it is, its history, its secrets, the kinds of people who live in it
a synopsis that tells any reader what the project is about
a plan that outlines which groups will create the public areas of the town, and who is in those groups

The other WMM classes will explore and evaluate your town in Week 14. You will do the same for the towns created by them.

As a group you must submit the following:

a plan for the creation of your public space/s, including which group members will be responsible for what
evidence of the process of development. This may include charts, scripts, drafts, etc.

As an individual you must submit the following:

a character (avatar) and individual building within the town
a 250+ word synopsis or summary of your role in the town creation process, and how you plan to achieve your part

posts on your blog reflecting on the group development process and what you learned from it.

Assessment will be based on the following:

development of an interesting and layered town environment
group creation of an interesting and imaginative story (peer and teacher assessed)
individual creation of an interesting character/avatar and space
ability to make a positive and useful contribution to your team environment (peer assessed)
your ability to reflect on the process of working in a group, and what you learned from the experience

Assessment Evidence

Ability to extend creative boundaries for self and audience; ability to locate and use resources to broaden creative experience	25%
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%
Reading and interpreting documentation; Knowledge of effective communication techniques including effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication	25%
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Interactive Storytelling; knowledge of the structure of scriptwriting programs; understanding of programming techniques	25%
TOTAL	100%

Deadline:

WEEK 14

References

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