Course Title: Write narrative scripts for interactive games
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6180 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 2023, Term2 2024 |
Course Contact: Alan Woodruff
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4307
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
None.
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 and enhance 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. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include participation in class exercises, oral presentations and practical writing tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided.