Overview Middle Korea is a virtual networked country currently located in a LBP level, however, the ideal territory for Middle Korea is the DMZ (Demilitarized zone) in the Korea Peninsular. Korea is the last country divided by an ideological conflict. Middle Korea is the buffer between these ideologies and the visual symbol to represent Korea’s situation.
The Brief “The fantasy of being transported into another world, to be taken wholly into an imaginary realm, is a primal desire.” - Randall Packer Little Big Planet (LBP) on first inspection is a platform game like many that have preceded it, albeit a very charming and compelling one. However LBP provides unique opportunity for player invention and creativity. Players have the power to design, shape and build both objects and entire locations using recognisable materials and utilising realistic physics. The game has encouraged a huge social community, where players can publish and play each other’s creations online. Design and create a level with Little Big Planet (LBP). Your levels may be as large or as small as you see necessary. They may provide a narrative, or take the form of an experiment, intervention, fantasy scenario, or open social environment. The level you design should reflect a thorough research process that investigates and critically analyses the culture and community surrounding LBP and gaming in general. This may include research into, the ethics of virtual communities, issues regarding virtual identity, and the implications of user generated gaming content. This is a three-week project. The first two weeks will be to familiarise yourself with LBP and to develop your concept. The final week will be an intensive workshop phase where you will realise and finalise your proposed LBP level. You can work individually or in pairs. As we are collaborating with Sony Entertainment UK and Don't Panic, the final levels will be uploaded to the LBP site as an official Platform 13 RCA level.
Surveillance / Freedom of Art and Design
Play station 3 & Littel big planet
Ideal territory : DMZ
Ideal Sketches of building
Detail Design
1st Visual Prototype with Sony Entertainment UK, PS3 and LBP Middle Korea, Little big planet from Hwang Kim on Vimeo.
Design Products, Royal College of Art
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