CINE 367 - Writing for Video Games

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CINEMA

Description:

Writing for Video Games is designed to provide students an introduction to the narrative gaming industry as well as cover the functions of the narrative video game writer. Topics covered include game theory, history of video games and games consoles, game studios today, gaming structure, and the documents created in video game development. Students will pitch and develop their own video game concepts along with corresponding documents. Prerequisite: CINE 305. Course Objectives (1) Digest the history and development of video games. (2) Recognize and identify elements of game theory and game investment - emotional. (3) Participate in game play and analyze what is working in terms of narrative and game interactivity. (4) Create and present pitches for original video game titles. (5) Develop documents needed by game writers in pitching and developing video games. (6) Study and analyze scripts from various games to understand the parameters of the medium. (7) Evaluate and appraise the marketplace for today's video game writers.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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