This is my reflection for the first week of the second half of the Autumn term 2023. It is split into: interactive, audio, narrative theory and professional practice.

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Interactive

This week we started to learn Unreal Engine 5 by using a tutorial program made by Unreal. We learnt the basics of the engine such as how to move, enlarge and rotate objects. This was massively helpful as Unreal Engine 5 is the game engine I am planning to use for Project Anaximander. Hopefully next week we do some coding within Unreal Engine 5.

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Audio

This week in audio we learnt the importance of music in video games and how it can affect the way a scene can feel. As well we started to learn how to make music using BeepBox a web based application that allows you to make music. This was helpful as BeepBox is a simple tool to use to make music and as I don’t have musical talent I might use this tool to make the music in Project Anaximander.

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Narrative Theory

In narrative theory this week we learnt about: narrative arc, conflict in narrative, character types, modes of storytelling, audience types and gender representation. These will all be helpful tools in developing the narrative in my games.

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Professional Practice

In professional practice we learnt about and took a Belbin test and personality test as well we made a SWOT analysis of ourselves and started to write a personal profile. These tools will be helpful in future when applying for University, apprenticeships and/or jobs.