Story and Narrative Development for Video Games

In this course, you will examine how storytelling acts as a vital mechanism for driving video gameplay forward. Looking at several historical and contemporary games, you will be asked to evaluate and interpret different story styles with the goal of identifying themes and procedures for your own game ideas. We'll examine traditional narrative story processes, such as three-act structure, and how they fit into game story flows and the strategic elements of gameplay. Ultimately, you will learn how to define character, setting, and structure to create a compelling game concept

• Analyze different storytelling methods in video games
• Evaluate the impact of narrative elements on gameplay
• Apply traditional story structures such as three-act format in game design
• Define characters, settings, and events effectively

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read and understand course materials in English