Todays Class - IST Flinders

TASK ONE

Using pen, paper and cameras, we will explore the proposed area(Flinders St station). Look at it from a new angle, explore everything(legally!) as if you were exploring a new location in Second Life. Go to places you(and others) would generally never go to and look at things from a new 'point of view.'

As you find a new 'point of view' - answer the following questions.

What is already there that can be used somehow? Objects, buildings, textures, people, businesses etc...
What could be there in the future - how will the overall future theme effect what exists at the moment, and what will replace it?
What would you like to see?
What wouldn't you like to see?

Also;
What area would you replicate? Where are the boundaries? How will this be handled?
Keep an eye out for different forms of writing for the project below.

Answer these with pen and paper for at least two different 'points of view,' then post it on your blog along with any photos.

We will then discuss our ideas as a class, each person answering each of the three questions and sharing what they learnt. We shall discuss once again an overall vision for the city with guidance from Johnny and Adam, taking some more definite notes about ideas.

TASK TWO

Each person then writes a linear story based in the futuristic Melbourne (500 words minimum). The story can take any form you choose, however spelling and grammar are important! Please use spell check, and feel free to email me draft versions if you would like any assistance. These stories will help us form a historical background for our project, and can be included on the project website.

The stories are due at the start of next weeks class (Thursday September 6th) and can be posted to your blog(feel free to edit them continually online).

3d Studio Max tutorial for reference;
http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=185426