#046 GAD BA6: Change of project.

With my Learning Agreement approved, I began work and very quickly realized I had greatly overestimated my project. Within the course of a week I had nearly completed my model as well as UV mapping it and began to grow concerned. After having a brief talk with one of my tutors I decided to scrap my original idea and move on to something a bit more challenging. Below are the results of the initial project:

So, I went back to the drawing board and wrote up a new Project Proposal.

Norwich University College of the Arts

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Learning Agreement

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Course and Unit Number: Games Art & Design, BA6

Name: Nathaniel Russell

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Proposal:

What:

The concept for this project is a fast paced, beat’em up tactical game influenced by the TV series Robot Wars for Android and iOS devices. I will be producing a miniature design document outlining the basic components of the game as well as 3D models of the arena in which the robots fight as well as a range of weapons and chassis with their corresponding upgrades, all fully textured with diffuse, specular and normal maps.

Why:

As it stands there are no robot wars styled games on the market for mobile devices, so there is clearly a gap in the market. I want to build the bridge to cover this gap, providing simple and fun game for all ages that can be picked up and played instantly.

How:

To begin my project I will start by research in to robot wars and the robots featured in it, gathering images for references and draw up my own 2D schematics. I will then build the assets and environment in 3D using Maya, using my schematics as a guide, after which I will UV map and texture.

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Assessment Work:  

I will be submitting the following for assessment:

• Learning Agreement
• 2D schematics
• Still renders of assets
• Maya project folder
• Blog of documentation and research
• 500 word project evaluation
• Self evaluation

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Schedule of Work: (to include the deadline for submission of assessment):

• Research (ongoing throughout project)
• 2D design schematics
• 3D model assets
• Texturing of 3D model assets
• Produce still renders of assets
• Evaluation and blog completion

*see attached spreadsheet for more details*

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Resource requirements:

N/A

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Tutor's comments:

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Learning agreement agreed and signed by:

Course Leader: .................................................... Date:............................

Unit Leader/Tutor: .................................................... Date:............................

Student: .................................................... Date:............................