MPI221 World Design and Creation (8)

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 Outlines
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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.

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 mutliplatform 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

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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