GAME 332: RS: Story Design for Computer Games

GAME 332-K01: RS:Story Design for Comp Games
(Spring 2023)

01:00 PM to 03:40 PM F

Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea) G313

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Section Information for Spring 2023

Course Description

 Analysis of current computer game story design theory. Focusing on, but not limited to, narratology, ludology, critical theory, psychology, philosophy, and other related topics, students will engage various techniques in analyzing and refining game narrative. 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.

 

Learning Outcomes

 Students who complete this course will:

  • Explain the basics of story creation and writing including story structure and character types.
  • Explain the different types of interaction used in game stories.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of what story types are best suited for video games and why.
  • Develop story ideas suitable for use in games.
  • Develop proper branching dialogue trees.
  • Demonstrate the ability to expand a story idea by creating character and world info, backstory, and other supporting documents to create a story bible.

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.Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive, Writing Intensive in Major
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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