3D Game Design also helps students meet the following progress outcome in the new Digital Curriculum:
Level 2, 3 & 4
Developing and Designing Digital Outcomes
Level 2
Purposes & Audiences
Ideas
Level 2 & 3
Developing Practical Knowledge
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Text
- Participating and Contributing
Extra Information
Your VR also links to STEM studies.
View our table for Curriculum Achievement Objectives here.
How to Use ATMOSPHIR
Windows
Once you have downloaded Atmosphir, run the ‘Atmosphir Launcher’ and it will download the game to your machine. Once it’s running, here are the steps to get your level to where it needs to be.
Go to C:/ProgramData/Atmosphir/game/Atmosphir_Data/drafts
Put your game file into this folder
When you are in Design Mode in Atmosphir, choose ‘Open’. You should see your level there.
(Note: C:/ProgramData is a hidden directory. You’ll need to show hidden files to see it).
Mac
Once you have downloaded Atmosphir, run the ‘Atmosphir Launcher’ and it will download the game to your machine. Once it’s running, here are the steps to get your level to where it needs to be.
Go to /Applications/Atmosphir Launcher.app/game/Atmosphir.app/Contents/drafts
Put your game file into this folder
When you are in Design Mode in Atmosphir, choose ‘Open’. You should see your level there.
What to expect from the space:
- Backpacks, hats, food, drink bottles and cell phones cannot be brought into OnTV or MediaLab studios. Storage bins are available, but space is limited.
- Food and water cannot be consumed in the main OnTV studio or MediaLab.
- Due to limited space, we can only accommodate your group during the scheduled session time.
- For breaks and lunch, we recommend you use the space under the sails on Queens Wharf, or nearby in Frank Kitts Park. During an OnTV session students are to bring their own personal water bottles and food is to be eaten outside of the premises.
- All social media sites are blocked on the MediaLab computers.
- 360-degree views of MediaLab can be viewed below. Other accessibility information can be found here. Please contact our bookings coordinator if you have any questions regarding MediaLab access.
What is expected of students and accompanying adults:
- Our MediaLab Coordinators are experienced professionals, following their instructions and guidelines will make for an enjoyable learning experience for the whole class.
- The booking teacher/school representative agrees to bring enough adults to fulfil their own school’s adult to child ratio policy and safely supervise their students during the visit according to our RAMs requirement. We suggest a ratio of 1 adult for every 8 students.
- In MediaLab, students work independently (or in pairs). Each student is responsible for their own learning experience.
- There may be the opportunity for students to share their work with the class. Students are expected to respect other ideas and creative thinking.
- We ask that all students treat the technical equipment and furniture with care, e.g. shoes must be kept off the furniture and no bouncing on the chairs.
- Children and students should be supervised at all times. Each group is assigned only one Studio Coordinator, so accompanying adults providing assistance or direction will make for a richer, more fulfilling experience.
- If students are disruptive in MediaLab or OnTV, accompanying adults may be asked to take them outside the teaching area until ready to return.
- Late arrival will result in a reduced programme. We advise all groups to arrive and wait under the sails outside of Capital E with one representative to check into PlayHQ reception at least five minutes before their start time. Please allow time to find parking or walk from your bus drop-off. If you are running late, please contact Capital E on 04 913 3740.
- We expect students to listen to instructions and treat differing ideas with respect. On the rare occasion of serious or unsafe behaviour, a teacher or guardian may be requested to remove disruptive students.
- For safety information, please make yourself familiar with our MediaLab RAMS, OnTV RAMS, and Tsunami Evacuation Map.
- Please note that during Covid-19 Protection Framework, there may be changes to your bookings. We are following Government guidelines closely to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. Changes will be made to sessions as necessary and you will be informed of any new requirements prior to your visit.
I don’t know how to get the game
Hi there,
Here is a link to how to open your game in Atmosphir. The instructions are at the bottom of the page.
Instructions
How do you put game on
Hi there,
Here is a link to how to open your game in Atmosphir. The instructions are at the bottom of the page.
Instructions
Hi there,
Here is a link to how to open your game in Atmosphir. The instructions are at the bottom of the page.
Instructions
How do I get my game I created when I was in your studio?
Thanks Archie
Kia ora Archie, thanks for getting in touch. To download the saved game you created during your time with us, visit our downloads page and click through to find your folder: MediaLab and OnTV –> 2021 –> 05-May –> 20210519-Medbury-Prep-School –> MediaLab
Your game will be in the folder for the group you attended as part of (“Odds” or “Evens”)
Please note that once you have downloaded your game draft, you will need to install a copy of Atmosphir (Windows or Mac only) and copy your downloaded file to the correct folder in order to play or keep building it. Link to download an Atmosphir installer and instructions about where to copy your game draft to can be found on our 3D Game Design page
Good luck and happy game designing!
Can I download this game please
Kia ora Akaina, Thanks for getting in touch. The best way to get the version of Atmosphir you used when you were here is to go to our downloads page. Then, go to Medialab and OnTV –> Helpful Software where you’ll find versions for Apple/Mac and Windows computers. The Windows version is the version most recently confirmed as working – it’s the version we use in our Game Design and Game On! classes.
Hope that helps, do get in touch if you need any further help. 🙂