Project Summary:
In this GLE project, students participated in Dreamland, which is a virtual collaboration in which students design a sleeping space for a child located anywhere in the world, incorporating imaginative elements that transport the child from reality (their sleeping space) into a dreamland for an adventure.
Project Length:
Technology Tools Use:
- Teams
- Google Drive
- WhatsApp
- Instagram
- Email
Interaction Mode:
- Synchronous
- Asynchronous
- Both
Learning Outcomes:
- Students engaged meaningfully in international group work, recognizing and respecting cultural differences in communication, design thinking, and storytelling.
- Students applied collaborative skills within cross-functional teams composed of production designers, directors, and cinematographers to create a unified visual narrative..
- Students translated personal memory, space, and identity into visual storytelling elements, using analog methods (collage, drawing, sketching) and digital tools (Google Slides, AI platforms).
Faculty Feedback:
"One of the most meaningful highlights of this GLE was bringing together students who had never met and fostering not just communication and collaboration skills through a design project, but also successfully creating an environment where they felt comfortable sharing personal stories and experiences across thousands of miles. It wasn’t just a partnership between DePaul and NTU, or between American and British students—thanks to the rich diversity of both student populations, it became a truly global learning experience." ~Noelle Thomas
Noelle Thomas
Institution: DePaul University
Discipline: Production Design
Course name: FILM 170 The Art of Production Design
Kerry Bradley
Institution: Nottingham Trent University
Discipline: Production Design
Course name: DFVT Production Design Modules