About me
I began learning Art and Design for four years at college then went on to study (BA) Graphic Design for one year at The University for Creative Arts at Farnham. I then chose to go to London South Bank University, studying (BA) Game Cultures for three years. I am now currently studying a MA Games development(Design) course at Kingston University to expand on my knowledge for the Games Industry.
Projects
- Games DesignI created a games document which revolved around the game which was called "Seized", a report, plus a blog which involved my game Idea and how it evolved to the final version. Games Design Document https://www.dropbox.com/s/yorwl0sb7lca7bt/Deon_Cresswell-Games_Design_document-1%20%281%29.docx?dl=0 Games Design Report https://www.dropbox.com/s/majfzi6ke1ygpkj/Games_Design_Report%20%281%29.docx?dl=0
- OlympusSynopsis The main purpose of this project was to improve the accessibility of gaming to all users hence removing the barriers faced by the visually impaired; they can enjoy games that provide a unique interaction within the system (game project) and most importantly the sound which will guide them through. The plan based on the conducted past research was to have a game that would support the user in terms of sound and finding present solutions for problems from past games where the impaired user would either find the game too complicated, frustrating or just unplayable. From investigating how an impaired user interacts with computer games, this segment has introduced the given setting of consoles and other items, going way back to the Atari and maybe even before. These components have given enough knowledge of how the user would interact with computer games in this current society. The Story The game idea is called Olympus Bring Me Home. A man is lost through sleep walking and travels aimlessly through Mount Olympus in Greece, your objective is to guide the man home, back down to Athens. The mountain is infested with demons that have been summoned by Hades and they now patrol the area. The man is best friends with Hercules, but Hades does not like any relationships with his enemy and wants him to suffer. The player can progress by listening to the sounds that are linked to each hazard or an instruction. During gameplay the player would press the arrow keys, for example, move forward or backwards, this enables the character to progress, avoid obstacles and enemies in the game.
- Media Specialist PracticeInfest is a small Interactive game where you have to kill as many enemies as possible before the timer runs out, with a high score at the end of the game. Locations of several item boxes are located across the environment that restores health and ammo, you must reserve these pickups otherwise it will become very difficult to survive. High scores will be saved and can be seen on the main page with the option to quit and start game. Interactive huts are placed throughout the environment to add more to the exploring throughout the game. Download and games document plus more https://www.dropbox.com/sh/omwivzrr7ht6pxj/AADw0lfzGyWRstfC0zrQEL6wa Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/cresswed1/videos
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Work history
Games Development
Games Design student
Volunteer
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Demonstrated new releases of games including Doom 3 and Dishonored, showcasing new features of the product to prospective customers at Earls Court.
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Skills
- Modelling
- Visual Arts
- Game Mechanics
- Game Art
- Computer Games
- Design
- Game Design
- Excel
- Illustrator
- Maya
- Office
- Photoshop
- Powerpoint
- Word
Awards
(BA) Game Cultures
Degree
Higher education certificate
Graphic Communication Award