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How can you blend elements from two different gaming universes to create a compelling story and animated show?

All grades  Project 4 weeks

Wither Showdown: Fortnite Animates Minecraft

Angel N
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Purpose

Explore the creative blend of Fortnite and Minecraft in a hands-on project that combines storytelling, animation, and game design to create a unique narrative experience. Step into the role of a game developer, crafting an engaging story that integrates elements and characters from both universes. Over the course of four weeks, dive into scriptwriting, live table readings, and interactive presentations, ultimately developing an innovative animated show that captivates and involves audiences through your imaginative fusion of these beloved gaming worlds.

Learning goals

Learn to navigate and merge distinct gaming environments to construct innovative, creative narratives. Develop foundational scriptwriting skills by crafting scenes and dialogues that emphasize character interactions and plot development within a blended gaming universe. Engage with professional game developers to refine storytelling techniques, utilizing their feedback in your final project. Create an interactive digital platform that showcases your ability to build a captivating story through a multimedia format, with paths that allow for audience decision-making.

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Develop an interactive website or app to showcase your animated storytelling, featuring audio-visual elements inspired by Fortnite and Minecraft. Create decision-making points, offering users multiple story pathways to explore. Throughout the project, build individual components such as character profiles and immersive world-building elements for integration into the final product.

Launch

Embark on a 'Virtual Game World Tour' to immerse yourself in the creative aesthetics and mechanics of both Fortnite and Minecraft. Engage with interactive virtual environments to explore their distinctive styles, and participate in group discussions to brainstorm unique combinations for your animation show. This hands-on experience sets the stage for blending gaming universes into your own compelling narrative.

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Participate in a 'Virtual Game Developer Hangout' by showcasing your project on a digital platform. Present your animated storytelling, emphasizing the blending of Fortnite and Minecraft elements. Engage with game developers from Epic Games to receive valuable feedback and insights on your creative storytelling. Presenters can interact with the audience by answering questions and gathering thoughts on the unique gaming universe they've created.
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