Program Overview

MPI221 World Design and Creation

This subject will examine the process of designing a world or universe for multiplatform situations. It explores the creation of fictional worlds and virtual realms in multiplatform projects based on speculative fictions. In content generation, students create a design project realisation of imagined multiplatform construction to engage diverse fields, towards an autonomous creative production.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of design world building
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of innovation and creativity in multiplatform project design
• be able to analyse and apply research, explorations and experimentations in order to creatively problem solve
• be able to analyse and apply divergent and convergent thinking for design world building
• be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment in design world concepts
• be able to produce a multiplatform design project that demonstrates appropriate use of applied multiplatform project production skills and ideas

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Conceptual research for design and world building
• Advanced exploration and experimentation: fictional worlds
• Collaborative multiplatform project building
• Case studies research: fictional world scenarios
• Speculative fictions: interactive narratives
• Exploration and experimentation: multiplatform design methodologies
• Creative processes for design project production
• Critical thinking for design: global environments
• Distributed cognition for design world building
• Collective intelligence for design world concepts

Availability

Session 1 (30) Online Wagga Wagga Campus Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MPI221. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.