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Prof. Dr. Daniel Carter

PhD in Animation Futures & Digital Performance Research

Welcome, future visionaries of interactive entertainment. Our mission is to train you to not just play games, but to design them, building the worlds and stories that will shape the future of media.

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Welcome, future visionaries of interactive entertainment. Our mission is to train you to not just play games, but to design them, building the worlds and stories that will shape the future of media.

Prof. Dr. Daniel Carter

Welcome, future visionaries of interactive entertainment. Our mission is to train you to not just play games, but to design them, building the worlds and stories that will shape the future of media.

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PhD in Animation Futures & Digital Performance Research

  1. 01Foundations of Game Art
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Game Art

      The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Game Art.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Game Art?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Game Art.

      The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Game Art.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Game Art.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Game Art.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Game Art

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Game Art to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Game Art to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Game Art to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Game Art for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Game Art as applied to Foundations of Game Art.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Game Art for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Game Art

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Game Art against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Game Art as applied to Foundations of Game Art.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Game Art against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Game Art to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Game Art?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Game Art to a new documented context.
  2. 022D/3D Art and Character Animation
    1. FoundationsFoundations of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation

      The learner can explain the core terms of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside 2D/3D Art and Character Animation.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside 2D/3D Art and Character Animation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside 2D/3D Art and Character Animation.
    2. MethodsMethods in 2D/3D Art and Character Animation

      The learner can apply a method from 2D/3D Art and Character Animation to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from 2D/3D Art and Character Animation to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from 2D/3D Art and Character Animation to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from 2D/3D Art and Character Animation for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in 2D/3D Art and Character Animation as applied to 2D/3D Art and Character Animation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from 2D/3D Art and Character Animation for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation

      The learner can evaluate a practice of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation as applied to 2D/3D Art and Character Animation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer 2D/3D Art and Character Animation to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of 2D/3D Art and Character Animation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer 2D/3D Art and Character Animation to a new documented context.
  3. 03Cinematic Design for Games
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Cinematic Design for Games

      The learner can explain the core terms of Cinematic Design for Games.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Cinematic Design for Games?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Cinematic Design for Games.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cinematic Design for Games.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cinematic Design for Games.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cinematic Design for Games.
    2. MethodsMethods in Cinematic Design for Games

      The learner can apply a method from Cinematic Design for Games to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Cinematic Design for Games to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Cinematic Design for Games to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Cinematic Design for Games for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Cinematic Design for Games as applied to Cinematic Design for Games.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Cinematic Design for Games for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Cinematic Design for Games

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Cinematic Design for Games against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Cinematic Design for Games as applied to Cinematic Design for Games.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Cinematic Design for Games against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Cinematic Design for Games to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Cinematic Design for Games?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Cinematic Design for Games to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Game Art
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Game Art

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Game Art.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Game Art?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Game Art.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Game Art.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Game Art.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Game Art.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Game Art

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Game Art to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Game Art to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Game Art to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Game Art for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Game Art as applied to Research Seminar in Game Art.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Game Art for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Game Art

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Game Art against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Game Art as applied to Research Seminar in Game Art.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Game Art against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Game Art to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Game Art?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Game Art to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Games
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Games

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Games.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Games?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Games.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Games.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Games.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Games.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Games

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Games to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Games to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Games to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Games for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Games as applied to The Ethics of AI in Games.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Games for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Games

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Games against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Games as applied to The Ethics of AI in Games.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Games against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Games to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Games?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Games to a new documented context.
  6. 06Design Thinking Workshops
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
    2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
  7. 07Project Management for Engineers
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Project Management for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
    2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Project Management for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
  8. 08Professional Skills for Engineers
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
    2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Virtual Humans, Cinematic Realism, Post-Animation Futures, Motion Capture

A game is not just a toy; it is a world waiting to be explored.

Prof. Dr. Daniel Carter
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a game designer who believes that games are the most powerful form of modern storytelling. My work focuses on mastering the principles of interactive storytelling, gameplay mechanics, and next-gen game engines to create immersive and impactful experiences.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Play: How AI is Changing Game Design' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze game data and design more engaging games. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why Every Game Designer Needs a Data Scientist' - Discusses how data can be used to design more ethical and effective game strategies. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Modeling the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization' - Presented at the International Conference on Political Science, detailing a breakthrough in understanding the social dynamics of online behavior. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of International Institutions in Post-Conflict Reconstruction' - Published in the Journal of International Relations, this paper provides a framework for understanding how international institutions can aid in post-conflict recovery. <br> • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Politics in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a political magazine on how data and AI are transforming politics. <br> • Book: 'The Political Animal: A Guide to Political Science' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of political science. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Canada, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Taqwa,' can instantly highlight key political themes and motifs in a document and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique chess sets, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of a complex system of rules and strategies.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfCarterAnim · LinkedIn: /in/danielcarter · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Daniel_Carter

Adaptive access

Engage: Daniel Carter. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual policy simulator." You'll be given a real-world political problem, such as how to improve public transportation, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze political data and design new policies.

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