GAME 332: RS: Story Design for Computer Games

GAME 332-K01: RS:Story Design for Comp Games
(Fall 2024)

02:00 PM to 04:40 PM M

Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea) G401

Section Information for Fall 2024

Use of narrative structure and new media for designing computer game scenarios and stories. Traditional narrative techniques (text stories, novels, films) will be examined, as well as translations of the traditional to interactive, non-linear modes of communications. Analysis of current computer game story design theories, philosophies, and techniques will be covered. Limited to three attempts.

 

As part of this class, students will learn not just how stories are told in games and how those story structures differ from other media like film and novels, but will also create their own story for a game. Creating characters, writing sample dialog, building a world, and imaging how this story can be uniquely tailored for a game, students can express themselves through creative writing and test their imagination. This class can be interesting for not just game students, but any students interested in creative writing and storytelling.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Use of narrative structure and new media for designing computer game scenarios and stories. Traditional narrative techniques (text stories, novels, films) will be examined, as well as translations of the traditional to interactive, non-linear modes of communications. Analysis of current computer game story design theories, philosophies, and techniques will be covered.Offered by Computer Game Design. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credits within major or permission of the instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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