August
Think of an idea for my senior project
- Want to be nostalgic
- want to have it be realistic
- has to have something with time
Erica Cisneros
Creating an artist statement for my own work is messy and rough. The foundation is uneven on the plate of the idea, yet the passion as I have to make the idea a reality is what forces the outcome to be what I want. As the letters form into words, so does my hand moving between pencil to keyboard. From the start the idea does not stay fixed. I have to move my thoughts from one variation to another so I can smooth out the faults but strengthen the results. Pouring over details that make no sense in the process helps me tremendously. I take a speck and make it a glob of nonsense that will only give me joy. A joke or a mental disconnect from the fear of not being able to live up to my own expectations. The speck becomes more of a crutch to comfort myself in the journey. I fear the unknown of my own process. Fear of not doing the norm. Fear turns into curiosity that pulls me out of the arms of the crutch and head first into the unknown. Though fear pulls me along the path I have a sense of euphoria as I see the idea I wanted to make at the start stare at me. The mound that formed on the plate of the idea gets chipped away. Slicing off true piles of nonsense. Then smoothing out all the faults. I end up with a piece that is above what I thought I was able to create.
Timeline
September
Write out my project description
Description writting, evolve and focous on important bits- LOST MEDIA
- NOSTALGIA
- ALTERNATE REALITY GAME (ARG)
IMPORTANT WORDS
October
Begin the 10 page research asignment.
Make a tab for all my sources
Make some prototyes to show off
November
Have something to show a bit of
December
- Finish:
- First 10 pages
WorkingUseablewebsiteSome prototyes
Description
The aim is to create a game that evokes nostalgia for old tech games, which may have been lost due to rapid technological advancements. Step into the enchanting world of 'Smalltop Circus'! Join Ricky, the lovable clown rat, as he goes up against the mysterious Peculiar Puppeteer, Malachi Mischief, who threatens to overshadow the Smalltop! Unleash Ricky's playful moves, solve puzzles, and experience the magic of the smallest big top. In all new HD Textures that will feel like a childhood memory! Will Ricky remain the star, or will Malachi's mischief steal the spotlight? Get ready for a comical adventure that blends humor, heart, and circus magic in this must-play game for all ages!
Sources
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Video games and aesthetic contemplation by Atkinson, Paul, and Farzad Parsayi.
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Nostalgia in video games by Bowman, Nicholas David, and Tim Wulf.
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Project
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Dash through obstacles, climb walls, and unleash confetti chaos on enemies. Master his playful moves and outsmart foes in this whimsical circus adventure!
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