Explore the fundamentals of writing for video games in this 7-week course. You will discover how a writer has the power to immerse players in the world of a video game, allowing them to take control of a character while also guiding them through a powerful narrative experience.

In this course, you will learn how to develop a cast of diverse & compelling characters for a game, work on your own game pitch, and receive feedback from instructors & classmates. Be prepared to fully immerse yourself in narrative storytelling and have your work assessed by round-table discussions in class – a routine practice in professional game studios.

By the end of this course, you will have a complete five-page industry-standard design document for an original game narrative.

Course Details:

Dates: April 30 - June 11, 2024 (1 day a week for 7 weeks)

Duration: 7-week course, one online class per week

Time: Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. PST

Cost: $950

Learning Outcomes – Participants Will:

Understand the many challenges of interactive narrative, including how to immerse the player in the game world and guide them through a powerful narrative experience.

Work on your own game design document.

Pitch your work in class and have it dissected/workshopped through round-table discussions in class – a daily practice in professional game studios.

Craft a five-page industry-standard document for an original game narrative.

Requirements:

Paper, pen, pencil, and notepad

Computer, microphone & camera (optional)

Stable Internet connection

DramaQueen scriptwriting software (free to download)

Prerequisites:

Students are not required to have any previous training or experience.