Jason, Ray, Vincent – Minutes 11/18/14

November 17, 2014
Attendance: Jason Choy, Ray Chen, Vincent Cornelio
Location: Virtual

Meeting called to order at 2:30 PM by Jason Choy.

I. Discussion of ongoing research

  • Ray shows the group his newly found sources on specific architectural design, which relates to our game design.
  • One of the articles Ray gathered, although very detailed and in-depth, is a bit too much to print out due to its length. As a result, Ray has opted to print out several images from it, as well as a shorter article about 19th century European prison design.
  • Vincent volunteered to help do research on how video games can affect learning. Unanimous agreement to hold off on this until after the next class session.
  • Ray finds a new, helpful source for our project: an article called “How Virtual Games Can Help Struggling Students Learn”, which he will print out and bring to class.
  • Jason discovers a useful source called “Can Video Games be Intellectual?”, which he will print out and bring to class.

II. Progress report

  • Discussion of the current state of the game, minimal criticism.
  • Demonstration of a new sample video of the third level, positive feedback.
  • All three members discuss the current state of the game manual. Reception is positive. Unanimous agreement that we need the professor’s input to continue.

III. Preparation for the next class session

  • Unanimous decision that Vincent will bring to class the game manual for “Penumbra”, which is featured on the annotated bibliography.
  • Ray opts to bring a printed copy of “How Virtual Games Can Help Struggling Students Learn”, as well as an article about 19th century European prison design, and some images from other sources he has gathered. Unanimous agreement.
  • Unanimous decision that Jason should bring the work-in-progress game manual in its current state, as well as a printed copy of “Can Video Games be Intellectual?”, and a laptop featuring the game in its current state.

IV. Plans for the following week

  • Jason says he’ll have the third level of the game complete by the end of the week. Unanimous agreement that he should continue working on the game, showing everyone the progress.
  • All group members will contribute to the manual, which is shared online.
  • Unanimous agreement that we will bring in the aforementioned materials and receive feedback from the professor during next class session, in order to better determine how to proceed.

Meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.

Minutes respectfully compiled and submitted by Jason Choy.