Tuesday 13 December 2011

Team Project


During the Virtual Environments module so far, we have just been working individually on our blogs. But another part of the module is a team project that we all have to contribute to. This year, the project is to have a virtual play, which will take place in the recreated Dublin amphitheatre in Second Life. This is intended to show how those of us in the class can work together as a team but also deal with our individual responsibilities for the good of the project.

For the project, several tasks are needed to be done. Firstly, a play, story or narrative needs to be decided upon as well as everyone’s role for the project. With the venue already decided, sound streaming has to be ready for the play as those who are cast in the play will be speaking their parts. We also need to generate some interest using various social media, whether it’s through telling people on Second Life or using less direct ways, such as Facebook or Twitter. Our goal is to make sure there is an audience for the play. The play will be judged by three people: Acuppa Tae, Elfay Pinkdot and Sitearm Madonna.

As for my role in the play, I don’t want it to be an acting part. I am the only person in the class who is doing the Creative and Cultural Industries course. I have been studying subjects such as public relations skills, marketing, event management and media audiences. I’m hoping to use all my knowledge of these subjects to try and advertise the show to try and generate some kind of interest. I plan to talk to various groups who are interested in drama and the arts in Second Life as they are most likely to be interested in this project and the play. Due to the fact that the class aren’t a theatre production group and will be virtually (excuse the pun) unknown, it could be difficult to persuade people, but that’s part of the challenge.

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