Bonus Quests
No matter what game you are playing, there are always side-quests that players can embark on if they wish to for bonus currency or XP. All the quests listed below are due by the final gaming session. Submitting these before the final day will allow the game master to review the contents and suggest improvements for optimal points received. These are designed to build on some of the concepts learned during your journey as well as creative components that some players will be more inclined to do. Most of all, have fun!
Concept Art
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Composition classes don't always allow all talents to shine, so I wanted to offer an opportunity to all artists. I am looking for artwork for this website and future game-based classes. For each piece of original art submitted, you will gain XP that adds onto your overall level. There are a few parameters to discuss in regards to this quest:
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Play Matters
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When was the last time you watched someone play a video game? Your answer may be never. Many video games are not entertaining for the spectator, unless there is commentary. For this assignment, you have the opportunity to sit down and actually observe someone (or a group of people) play a video game at the E-Zone. You are going to be using the same primary research techniques covered in Chapter Two (observation, interview, survey, and photography) to explore why video games matter.
Try to focus on a single player if possible, but a group that is playing the same game together is fine as well, in order to find out why video games matter to them. How you approach this assignment is up to you, but you must follow the following criteria for optimal XP:
Your heading should include: Your Name, Instructor Name, Date Completed, "Play Matters," and Word Count Create an interesting title and make sure the formatting is in MLA. Create a Google Doc file named [Last Name - Play Matters] and put it in your personal folder under "Bonus Quests." You must also print out a copy and turn it in for the full XP. Quest Potential: 20XP, 20 gold |
Rhetorical Movie Analysis
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Do you love movies? Of course you do because everyone loves movies. When was the last time you really sat down and did an analysis of a movie with rhetoric? You may be asking yourself, "What the hell does that even mean?" For this quest, you will analyze a movie's character, organization, or company using at least five (5) different rhetorical terms that are listed below as a guide.
Do you want to analyze the main character? A supporting character? What about a company/organization in the film? You have free reign of how you approach this assignment, but make sure you follow the following criteria for full credit:
Your heading should include: Your Name, Instructor Name, Date Completed, "Rhetorical Movie Review," and Word Count Create an interesting title and make sure the formatting is in MLA. Create a Google Doc file named [Last Name - Rhetorical Movie Review] and put it in the right class folder. You must also print out a copy and turn it in for full credit. Quest Potential: 20XP, 20 gold |
Celebration of Student Writing Presentation Analysis |
Eastern Michigan University's Fall semester Celebration of Student Writing will take place on Thursday, April 14th, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Student Center. This event is put on by the First Year Writing Program every semester to showcase student work from WRTG 121. This is a free conference style event where tables are set up for students to display their work and talk with their audience about their project. Even though it is mandatory for you to attend this event, you may receive extra XP for interviewing a presenter outside of our class. In order to get extra XP and Gold for this event, you must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Take a selfie in front of the presentation you are reviewing. 2. Talk to a student presenter or instructor about a project. 4. Take down their name, instructor's name, and a one sentence description of their project. 5. Write at least 250 words summarizing the project with at least one quote from the presenter. You can talk about their rationale, how the project was designed, or the message it is addressing. 6. Write at least 250 words explaining how Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Kairos, and/or Metanoia were used in their project. Is it an effective way to present their research? Why or why not? This must be submitted to the "Bonus" folder no later than Monday, April 18th for full credit. Quest Potential: 20XP, 20 gold |