Topics in Media Writing (360-0-20)

Topic

Writing for Video Games

Meeting Info

Annie May Swift Hall 109: Tues 6:00PM - 8:50PM

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.

Class Materials (Required)

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

ISBN-10: 1615932291

Class Notes

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

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for RTVF Majors with the RTVF 260-0 prerequisite or students in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone with the prerequisite.” 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