Computer Games - Character Design - Stereotypes

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Story Development Computer Games Analysis//Theory//Production//Script Writing Character Development in Video Games

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This material has been produced to be used on the BTEC Level 3 Games Development Extended Diploma (formerly National Diploma) course delivery. This resource can be adapted and amended for other relevant courses.

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Character Developmentin Video Games

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•What is a stereotype?

•2 minutes to come up with a definition

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OED definition -

‘A set of inaccurate, simplistic generalizations about a group that allows others to categorize them and treat them accordingly’

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Spend 5 minutes noting down as many stereotypes as you can. Try not to think about games, just general stereotypes.

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Stereotype ExamplesGames stereotypes.

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Think of non stereotypical games characters how are they non stereotypical?

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tingStrengths/ WeaknessesIn your groups think of as many ideas for and against use of stereotypes in games characterisation.

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