Objective of the Unit:

• Create a 10-minute linear VR narrative on themes like family, coming of age, and loss, inspired by by the XR animation Perennials by Zoe Roellin.

Topic:

Could be: Parental conflict and its effect on children.

Possible Title:

Through the Eyes of a Child

The Unparalleled

Fractured Echoes

Concept Overview: （Loss of innocence, Emotional Isolation, Empathy）

This experience focuses on how parental conflict affects children emotionally and psychologically.

The main focus of the project is to provide a narrative where the viewer could transitions from being a third party observer to experiencing the situation first hand through the child’s eye.

The story’s ending could be unfavorable, serving as a symbol for the long-lasting psychological consequences of unresolved family tensions.

Genre:

Emotional Drama, Abstract

Target Audience:

Adults (18-45)

Objectives:

To evoke empathy by allowing the audience to experience the emotional turmoil of a child caught in a family conflict.

The project cloud also resonate with people who have experienced similar family conflicts.

Narrative and Themes: (Linear)

Plot Summary: (3 Stages?)

At First:

The experience opens with the viewer observing a typical family scene, which slowly unravels into conflict.

At the start, the audience experiences the housing of the family as an objective bystander.

And

As the tension escalates, the perspective shifts, placing the viewer in the shoes of the child, forcing them to experience the heightened emotions, confusion, or fear that arise from witnessing the conflict.

Ultimately, it may include research or videos that dive into the effects of parental conflict on children.

Stage 1：The Standby Observer Point of View

(peaceful)

The audience starts as an invisible observer, visits the different parts of the house and witnessing the pure sound recording of the family interactions.

Transition (Destruction of family harmony)

Initially, the scene should be peaceful, but cracks start to form as tension builds between the parents.

Stage 2: Transition to the Child’s Perspective

As the conflict between the parents intensifies, the viewer’s perspective slowly transitions to the eyes of the child.

The audience will feel the emotional weight and confusion of the child, making them more empathetic to the child’s situation.

Stage 3: The Conflict Escalates (Bad Ending)

The experience ends tragically as the child feels emotionally abandoned, leading to a psychological ‘bad ending’.

10 Minutes Breakdown:

Minute 1: Introduction – invisible observer’s Perspective.

Scene: A peaceful, warm family setting. (An invisible observer in the household.) Start from the complete darkness.

Focus: Slow-paced visuals (Emphasize normalcy) The sound of family exchanges kind words or laughter.

Objective: Establish a sense of calm and harmony.

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