The Sims 3 - Representations
What does the box art for ‘The Sims’ franchise symbolise?
What expectations about representation does it create?
What expectations about representation does it create?
Creating a Sim
What options are available when creating a Sim?
What do we consider when creating a Sim?
What do we consider when creating a Sim?
Rate how you feel about the following and identify which aspect of uses and gratifications each fulfills:
- I create myself as a sim
- I create my family and friends as sims
- I create myself as I would like to be (e.g. taller, thinner)
- I create obscure characters with unrealistic features
- I create celebrities
- I give the sims traits I admire, e.g. being outgoing
- I choose traits that will drive an interesting narrative
- I choose traits that will make progression through careers easier
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