MYTHICA: LAND OF THE MYTHIC ISLES

PROJECT
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Graduate Thesis
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Create an original themed entertainment project that is innovative in some way
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Write a research paper to supplement the project
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My Project
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Design a theme park based on mythology from around the world
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Practice the stages of design development
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Create a park master plan
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Create a unique park narrative
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Develop themed lands
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Develop one attraction in each land
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This was a ten week project
PARK CONCEPT
Welcome to Mythica: Land of the Mythic Isles, a place of wonder, magic, and community where people from all backgrounds and beliefs can come explore and enjoy together. Discover the global community in Insulam Civitas or transport into mythological realms to hear stories, meet characters, and explore the environments of seven diverse and exciting mythologies.
Enter the Cultural Community Village of diverse cultures to learn about creation stories from around the world and enjoy multicultural food and experiences. On the surrounding islands, transport into mythological realms to explore the stories, characters, and environments of Shinto, Norse, Greek, Tongan, Polynesian, Aztec, and Tlingit traditions though exciting attractions, delicious restaurants, diverse retail, and peaceful green spaces. Every night, watch as Mythica’s Global Gulf illuminates with the beauty of mythologies, arts, and cultures blending together into an awe inspiring water and projection spectacular. Join the community of Mythica as we explore our common humanity and celebrate our differences.
MASTER PLAN PROCESS
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Eight themed lands
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Each based on a cultural mythological world
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Island based design
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Attractions, restaurants, shows, retail, and green spaces
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Water based stadium for night time water projection spectacular
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Located in Charleston, South Carolina
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Completely accessible
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Built and operated sustainably
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Bubble diagrams, scaled block diagrams, block model, map
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Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop
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LAND POSTERS
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Posters for each themed land
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Painted style, inspired by vintage travel posters
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Depicts mood, attractions, and style of each land
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Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
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PARK AND LAND ILLUSTRATIONS
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Detailed illustrated park map
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Aerial perspective
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Pencil illustrations over block model
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Detail land architecture and landscaping
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Pencil, cleaned and assembled with Photoshop
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LAND BOARDS
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Style guides for each land
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Mood boards, materials, emotions, color scheme, typefaces, and location
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Procreate, Photoshop
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ATTRACTION BOARDS
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Style guides for a chosen attraction in each land
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Mood boards, materials, emotions, color scheme, typefaces, and location
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Procreate, Photoshop
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GRAPHICS
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Park logo and button logo
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Inspired by Victorian typography and solar eclipse
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Trifold park map front and back
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Includes labeled map, legend, show guide, special or seasonal events notices, and story
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DETAIL ITEMS
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Additional detail items for the park
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Park ticket and branded stickers - InDesign
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Cast member name tags - laser cut acrylic, Illustrator
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Sample ride vehicle - Sketchup and VRay
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Sample park signage and teacup - pencil
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