FMA 135 - Writing for Games and Virtual Reality

Description: Writing for 360° environment created by video games and virtual reality (VR) using story maps and professional screenwriting format with non-linear narrative design. Types of script includes action-adventure, role-playing game (RPG), first-person shooter (FPS) and puzzles.

Prerequisites: FMA 103 

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Basic storytelling including characters and world
2. Types of game and VR story structure
3. Story flow charts
4. Story components including side quests and non-playable characters
5. Professional screenwriting format

1. Describe structure of story line, characters, world and types of stories. (1, 2)
2. Create flow chart for story. (1-4)
3. Create video game or VR script using screenwriting software and format. (1-5)