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Divine Decisions: A Study of Agency in Video Game Narrative

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This paper describes the Divine Decisions project, an experiment on the synthesis of physical and digital design techniques in the field of video game design and development. The project is inspired by unique types of video game input devices like the Nintendo R.O.B, the digital twin technologies utilized in Activision…

This paper describes the Divine Decisions project, an experiment on the synthesis of physical and digital design techniques in the field of video game design and development. The project is inspired by unique types of video game input devices like the Nintendo R.O.B, the digital twin technologies utilized in Activision Blizzard’s Skylanders series, and the narrative themes present in titles such as Undertale and Fear and Hunger, with the ultimate goal of creating a uniquely immersive experience that enhances the user’s sense of agency and responsibility for their choices. Divine Decisions examines how the use of physical, interactive elements can affect how an audience experiences a digital narrative and how they choose to interact with it.
ContributorsCraven, Jonah (Author) / Kautz, Luke (Thesis director) / Kirtz, Jaime (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor) / Computing and Informatics Program (Contributor) / Arts, Media and Engineering Sch T (Contributor)
Created2024-05

Relatables: A creative venture into engaging awareness and understanding on social injustice, identity, and mental health in the youth through children’s literature and collectibles

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Creative thesis written in conjunction with my Media Arts and Sciences capstone project, Relatables. Relatables are a series of collectible cards and pins that feature four fictional characters representing a diverse range of backgrounds and personalities. These characters serve as catalysts for open and insightful discussions, encouraging children to explore…

Creative thesis written in conjunction with my Media Arts and Sciences capstone project, Relatables. Relatables are a series of collectible cards and pins that feature four fictional characters representing a diverse range of backgrounds and personalities. These characters serve as catalysts for open and insightful discussions, encouraging children to explore and reflect upon the beginnings of complex aspects of human experiences in a comprehensible manner. A QR code on each of the cards direct users to an interactive website that acts as a hub for exploration and discussion where users can access more detailed profiles of each character and resources for parents.
ContributorsBustamante, McKenna (Author) / Kautz, Luke (Thesis director) / Kirtz, Jaime (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm (Contributor) / Arts, Media and Engineering Sch T (Contributor)
Created2024-05