Video Game Project Discussion

The creation of the video game project is both similar and dissimilar to making an artwork in many different aspects.  While coming up with the initial idea and concept behind my video game, I had to physically write my ideas down and brainstorm the entire creation.  There were many key factors that were important to think about while creating this game, such as rules, object, meaning, purpose and how this would become successful within our class.  When creating a work of art, there is a similar process that I follow before each piece that I work on.  I sketch out my ideas on paper or on the computer, which allows me to visually demonstrate what the final concept will be.  I also take into consideration the meaning of the piece, as well as the object, in which how it will affect the audience and viewers.  During the creation process of the video game project, I had to look at the fine details and decide which were important and which were unnecessary. This is also similar to the creation of an artwork because I have to make decisions of what looks right and when it's time to stop.  For instance, while working on an edited photograph, I have to decide when I've done enough or what else I can do to further elaborate my ideas successfully. 

The overall design steps and early planning are quite similar between the video game project and the creation of an artwork, but there are also dissimilarities.  While creating the video game, the thoughts of the players, location and physical actions are important. Compared to the process of an artwork they aren't as often thought about.  I also found myself constantly changing my mind on different aspects and making alterations as discussion was further made.  Whether the change be where the game took place or the set of rules, neither applies to when I create artwork.  When making artwork, I feel a sense of freedom and exploration to visually apply these feelings on paper or digitally.  This is dissimilar to the video game process where I felt restrictions and limitations even though I was the creator.  I wanted to make sure that I considered the fact that my game wasn't going to be similar to any other previous game and I also wanted it to be something that my classmates would enjoy.  I feel that when creating the video game, it was especially important that the peers would gain interest and have a positive experience while playing.  When making a work of art, I think that there is more of a sense of self enjoyment and gaining a positive experience within to gain the feeling of achievement.