Course Title: Write narrative scripts for interactive games

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6160 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting

Course Title: Write narrative scripts for interactive games

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM7399C

City Campus

TAFE

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term2 2022,
Term2 2023

Course Contact: Alan Woodruff

Course Contact Phone: +61399254307

Course Contact Email: alan.woodruff@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you learn and practise the skills of writing for interactive and digital games. You will write plot synopses and background stories, and develop, write and test scripts and related content consistent with the game design brief and the client requirements.

This course addresses the following units of competency, clustered for delivery and assessment:

  • ICTGAM424 Develop story and content in digital games
  • ICTGAM426 Write narrative scripts for interactive games

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enrolment in this elective course at RMIT requires you to have completed all first year courses.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

ICTGAM426 Write narrative scripts for interactive games

Elements:

1. Identify and develop story and script components

2. Write a draft script

3. Review script according to feedback

4. Write final script

Learning Outcomes

By taking this course, you'll acquire the skills required to respond to a game design brief and develop storylines and scripts for interactive games.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, pitching sessions, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your game development and writing tasks.