Narrative In Games

Writing for games is different than from many other medias, learn how to do it!

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Educator

Vera Schneider

Level

Beginner

Location

Online.
Study when it suites you.

Hours and Credits

One month of studies.

Certificate

Certificate upon completion.
Subject for review.

Description

Learn the basics about creating narratives and writing for games.

Requirements

None.

Outcome

In Narrative in Games you will learn what narratives are and how games work as a storytelling platform. You will gain knowledge on how to improve as a storyteller and how to approach narrative design in games.

Modules

Module

Introduction

Description

This chapter introduces you to the central themes and concepts of this course.

Requirements

This chapter introduces you to the central themes and concepts of this course.

Outcome

You understand the context, opportunities and challenges of games as a storytelling platform.

Pages

Stories And Games
Narratives

Module

Story

Description

In this module you will be introduced to basic structures and elements of stories, and exercise by analyzing existing stories and brainstorming new ones.

Requirements

In this module you will be introduced to basic structures and elements of stories, and exercise by analyzing existing stories and brainstorming new ones.

Outcome

You understand more in depth concepts and gain basic understanding of how to expand story ideas.

Pages

Your Story #1
Plots
Characters

Module

Design

Description

In this module you will be introduced to game design aspects of storytelling and continue on brainstorming your story ideas.

Requirements

In this module you will be introduced to game design aspects of storytelling and continue on brainstorming your story ideas.

Outcome

You understand more in depth concepts and gain basic understanding of how to expand story ideas.

Pages

Your Story #2
Worldbuilding
Player Agency And Structure

Module

Create

Description

In this module you will be introduced to practical tools to use in your game projects. You will use those tools to further develop your ideas into your final course task.

Requirements

In this module you will be introduced to practical tools to use in your game projects. You will use those tools to further develop your ideas into your final course task.

Outcome

You learn to use new tools and create appropriate documentation for your narrative design projects.

Pages

Your Story #3
Concept Materials
Tools
Your Story #4

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