1. What was different about this SDA?
This SDA was different for me because it was video-based and music-based instead of visual. I tend to like giving out big pieces of information so by using a song I had to keep my information really concise and only elaborate in my written lyric reflection.
2. Overall, how did you manage your time?
I managed my time pretty well when it came to the research and less well when it came to the execution. I gave myself a couple of weeks to do research and write the song but when it came to filming I got so frustrated with making it perfect that I ran late on time and had to turn it in.
3. Which “C” did you focus on or attempt to hit for this assignment?
I definitely focused on creativity for this assignment since it was music-based.
4. Describe how this assignment pushed your thinking
This assignment pushed my thinking because I needed to think of how to most concisely and accurately convey my information without prioritizing one too much higher than the other. I also needed to figure out how to word things to make them easy to sing and make them clear and audible for an audience (even if the words were uncommon)!
5. What new information did you learn?
I learned all about the cognitive behavioral game design model, which was a new concept to me! I knew some of the general information going in but as I researched I realized there were a lot of details (ex/ needing to take into account how puzzles work and motivation and mastery working symbiotically to help a player complete tasks) that I never recognized or thought were important.
6. How do you think this information will contribute to your final product?
The information that I learned is important because it gives me a better idea of why psychology is important for video game production and all of the factors it takes into account in order to make better games.
What is your goal moving forward?
My goal moving forward is to start hunkering down on the empathy part of video game psychology as that is what I plan to talk about for my final symposium presentation!
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