Week 6: rounding up the project statment

Last two weeks were quite busy for me as I was working on my presentation and try to round up my subject and research areas for this project. I think I finally sort of figured it out. 

Just for the case of the catch up, during the tutorial on week 5 we looked closer into research fields for our projects:

I also done some notes to help me understand the logic in my project and if everything makes sense. Also after the tutorial, after the feedback from my college I found a new way of presenting my project. I thought instead of going into game idea which will make my scope for the project larger, I could instead explore sculpting area, progression from traditional, through digital and into 3D printing. Although thinking about the motivation for my project, I would still like to make a 3D game ready character. This could be just a character and there could be a potential for a game idea instead of fully flashed out idea. 

I have done more notes from the last two lectures in week 6. 

After I tried to form the title for my project/dissertation. At the moment I decided on this:

To investigate effects of Oceans environmental issues in marine life through 3D game character visual design, while exploring sculpting techniques development with the focus on eco-friendly 3D printing technology.

In the tutorial for week 6 we tried to pick a source for our research, decide and explain why we think that it would be beneficial to use it. From there I started to look into 3D printing. Currently I am gathering a document with links to articles, papers and videos, which will help me understand the process of it, find advantages and eco-friendly ways of doing it. 

Next steps to take:

- read and make notes about the characters and storytelling books: I have gathered needed books so far and made notes. I will be focusing only on telling the story through characters visual design.

- flip through the marine biology book: is it too technical? Have a look at Dundee other library for more about sea animals: I think I will use the book I have but also look into documentaries such as Blue Planet on Netflix: those might be more helpful in terms of sea life and environmental issues.

Next week:

-start presentation: in progress

-try making the globe as soon as the stuff arrives (record a video): if the stuff comes on time I will try to make one!

-carry on reading about characters/marine life/find books on 3D printing:3D printing would be easier to find on the internet through articles, papers and videos.

-start sketches of the character