Topics in Media Writing (360-0-23)

Topic

Writing for Video Games

Instructors

Sonia Messar

Meeting Info

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

Overview of class

Students will learn how to build, navigate and create a story that bridges script writing skills with the player-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 the dynamic medium, students will learn how to engage players via emotional involvement in the game's interactive connection.

Class Materials (Suggested)

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