Topics in Media Writing (360-0-20)

Topic

Writing for Video Games

Instructors

Brett Neveu

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 118: Wed 12:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

Learn how to build, navigate and create a story that bridges script writing skills with the audience-driven narrative of video games. Through an overview of the history of video game storytelling, an analysis of what has worked in the past and what the future holds for "narrative design," students will learn how to engage players via emotional involvement in the game's interactive connection. The class will culminate with a student-built video game project and multiple game narrative ideas.

Evaluation Method

Written assignments, class participation and final written project
Attendance
Class participation
Homework
Online work
Project, final
Writing assignments

Class Materials (Required)

Slay the Dragon: Writing Great Video Games by Robert Denton Bryant and Keith Giglio ($20)

ISBN-10: 1615932291

All game examples will be available online and/or all video/articles will be available for viewing/reading via CANVAS

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed RTVF 260-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed) or students in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs Students must have completed RTVF 260-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed) or students in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs