Fortnite
Component 1, Section B
Media industries and Media Audiences
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nyc-cfcj-pyi (2020-06-19 at 01:06 GMT-7)Review of learning questionnaire - please complete this: Year 9 version Year 10 version. Click the arrow to read an introduction to the game 'Fortnite'
Review of learning questionnaire - please complete this: Year 9 version Year 10 version. Click the arrow to read an introduction to the game 'Fortnite'
Introduction (from https://www.businessofapps.com/data/fortnite-statistics/ )
It’s quite conceivable that if you were a mature adult with no children in your care, that one of the biggest cultural phenomena of the last couple of years could have completely passed you by. But one of the very biggest worldwide cultural phenomena of this century Fortnite certainly is.
Led by trendsetters and celebrities, the mobile phones, computers, and television screens of millions of children and young adults around the world are lighting up with the fast paced, cartoonish shooting action of Fortnite. Indeed, even if you haven’t heard of it, Fortnite’s cultural impact is such that even members of the famously out-of-touch British royal family have (and are wringing their hands over its malign influence – a sure sign of cultural significance).
It’s difficult to identify what it is exactly that has led to the game’s huge success. Fortnite was many years in development, but the battle royale format much loved the world over was developed quickly almost as afterthought. Certainly, the lucky or secret combination of factors that have led to the game’s success is something other game or app developers (or any cultural makers for that matter) will be studying closely for years to come.
While it has brought nothing new exactly to the world, certainly it has helped to entrench gaming as a spectator sport, the ability of microtransactions to drive revenue (even if they’re essentially meaningless), and the battle royale format of game – or whatever else might give the same sort of instant, mass human connection.
Component 1, Section B: Fortnite
Component 1, Section B: Fortnite
This is the unit on Video Games ( since Pokemon Go! has been replaced for 2021 onwards). Use the buttons at the top to explore some of the links below, make your own notes or slide file, or attempt the questions here (you'll need to make a copy). So I can be more detailed and to make things more straightforward, both year 9 and year 10 media groups will be doing this at the same time - so I'll be running a friendly competition between you!
Fortnite work for 13th July 2023 - how does the website link to uses and gratifications ?
Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Video Games and Fortnite
1) Join the google classroom (code fyjbfxg)
2) Complete the video game questionnaire task on google classroom
3) Complete the fortnite questionnaire googleform giving your opinions and experience of Fortnite
4) Watch the introduction to Fortnite YouTube video (left). Complete slides 3 of the Fortnite workbook
EXTENSION:
Your opinions of Fortnite from the questionnaire should appear in the file to the left. You can add your responses to others' opinions in the right hand column by clicking here
Look at the image below and read the information here about next generation consoles
The current generation of consoles, including the PlayStation 4 and X Box One is considered to be 8th. Some people claim that the Nintendo Switch is the first 9th generation console, whilst other argue with won't begin until the forthcoming PlayStation 5 and XBox Series X are released. The graphic below shows generations 1-7 including key games and dates.
Fortnite.pdfLesson 2:
Lesson 2:
Context and product information about Fortnite
1) Go to slide 5 in the googleclassroom workbook
2) Watch the videos and answer the questions
3) Read the product information pack (see left or click link)
4) Complete the google forms quizzes. There's one for each page
EXTENSION: Design your own google form quiz for this - or any other Media unit. If it's decent I'll give you tonnes of reward points and share the link for others to attempt!
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3:
Appeals of Fortnite to different audiences
1) Complete slide 9 in the workbook - analyse the Fortnite poster / PC game cover
2) Complete the tables on the following slides saying which features of the game would appeal to different audience groups and explaining why.
EXTENSION:
Use this link to explore the audience for the game in more depth.
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4:
How does Fortnite make money?
1) Watch the video and read this article (also to the left)
2) Answer this googleforms quiz on how the game, which is free to download and play on most platforms, makes so much money for Epic Games.
3) Read this more detailed analysis of the audience and finances of Fortnite and make notes in a new slide in your workbook
'Avengers Endgame' intertextuality - Fortnite playing scene
Fortnite sports celebrations
Lesson 5
Lesson 5
Cross media convergence and synergy
1) Use the video, articles and Fortnite infinity war tweet to complete the first row of the table on synergy in your workbook
Article 2- Avengers within Fortnite
Article 3- Fortnite within Avengers Endgame movie (see video left)
2) Watch the other two videos and read the BBC 3 article about celebrations and complete the second row.
3) Watch the Travis Scott 'Astronomical' event video (below) which involved the artist performing a concert live in the game and read this article to complete the third row of the table.
EXTENSION
Research other examples of convergence and synergy between Fortnite and other media texts.
Lesson 6
Lesson 6
1) Complete revision by looking over the lessons, re-doing the google forms and looking through or answering the questions here
2) Answer the exam questions in your workbook (slides 18-19)
EXTENSION
Try one of the creative practical tasks below (if you're in Year 9) or start planning your NEA coursework (in you're in Year 10)
a) Write a pitch for a new game
b) Design a poster, website or social media feed promoting a new game
c) Storyboard a trailer for an advert for a new game
In your opinion, is ‘Fortnite’ harmful or harmless to the people who play it? Try to consider both sides of the argument before reaching your conclusion
In your opinion, is ‘Fortnite’ harmful or harmless to the people who play it? Try to consider both sides of the argument before reaching your conclusion
Copy your answer from your Google slides workbook into this google form (not yet live) so we can have a debate
Lesson 8
Lesson 8
Problems, issues and controversies with 'Fortnite'
Read a range of the articles below and watch the PEGI video (left). Then consider the question on the left:
Royal Family Hello link
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018100463070/prince-harry-criticises-fortnite-computer-game/
Sciencing.com article about addictiveness
https://sciencing.com/this-is-why-fortnite-is-so-addictive-13715436.html
Fortnite sued for being as addictive as cocaine
The Sun: Why Fortnite is so addictive
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/6501566/why-is-fortnite-so-addictive/
ParentZone - everything you need to know about Fortnite
https://parentzone.org.uk/article/fortnite-everything-you-need-know-about-online-game
Lesson 9
Lesson 9
Ninja Case Study: eSports, Twitch and celebrity players
Watch and read the resources below. Create a mindmap of what you've learned on slide 28 of your workbook
Links
Links
https://visual.ly/community/Infographics/lifestyle/video-game-timeline
Game playing questionnaire
https://docs.google.com/document/d/0B8yxOY1wPq7PRHVfTWxHTG03STA/edit#heading=h.ggh0yyqgos7c
Next generation consoles
https://ourculturemag.com/2019/09/05/next-gen-questions/
Audience info about Fortnite
https://yougov.co.uk/topics/technology/explore/video_game/Fortnite
Information pack
Fortnite Battle Royale intro 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuwCBPl_FQk&feature=youtu.be
Battle Royale film trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p1t-dC7Ko
Hunger Games film trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PkkHsuMrho
Fortnite snips - screenshots and official online platforms
Guide to microtransactions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWDYfg_u-mk
Article about microtransactions
https://dotesports.com/fortnite/news/fortnite-1-billion-made-microtransactions-in-game-31165
What you can buy in Fortnite
https://gamewith.net/fortnite/article/show/141
Finance monthly article about microtransactions
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AAdVQv3LODnjGAiBLN8c5b9VSe8qenZDvGQGP81T1Ik/edit
Fortnite revenue stats
https://www.businessofapps.com/data/fortnite-statistics/
Fortnite learning ladder
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fijF6VqX3XL0rqeyTknWFoV8Ssi73HqPYXaiV-vWdVo/edit
Eighth generation consoles
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_generation_of_video_game_consoles
Synergy with ‘The Avengers’
It was even big enough to score an official crossover with Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame (the latter was actually a two-way crossover).
Fortnite infinity war tweet
https://twitter.com/FortniteGame/status/993490649864396800
Avengers endgame scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoOv1rzbi9E
BBC 3 article about celebrations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/a8055773-7ae9-44c5-a627-798a10306d59
Fortnite goal celebrations one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a73kJyl8FTc
Fortnite sports celerations - mainly us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQNCwzFgSNw
Fortnite sports celebrations - mainly us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Uvf8sq7PU
PEGI Videos
Fortnite official channels
Snips from official channels
https://twitter.com/FortniteGame
Website
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/home
Chapter 2, Season 2 battlepass trailer (linked on homepage)
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/battle-pass/ch2-s2
Chapter 2, Season trailer
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/ch2-s2
https://www.instagram.com/fortnite/?hl=en
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClG8odDC8TS6Zpqk9CGVQiQ
Twitch platform
https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Fortnite
Ninja - egamer
How much money does he make?
https://techiegamers.com/how-much-money-does-ninja-make/
Negative Press
Royal Family Hello link
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018100463070/prince-harry-criticises-fortnite-computer-game/
Sciencing.com article about addictiveness
https://sciencing.com/this-is-why-fortnite-is-so-addictive-13715436.html
Fortnite sued for being as addictive as cocaine
The Sun: Why Fortnite is so addictive
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/6501566/why-is-fortnite-so-addictive/
ParentZone - everything you need to know about Fortnite
https://parentzone.org.uk/article/fortnite-everything-you-need-know-about-online-game
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