Writing for video games

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Guided by an industry expert, students will learn about the various elements writers must consider when creating a saleable narrative for the video game genre. Students will have the opportunity to create their own video game character and explore the facets of the hero's journey.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Understand how audience and representation affect the writing of a video game story.
- Understand the various video game formats.
- Create a character and plot a hero's journey for them.

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Course programme

- Audience in the video game genre.
- Representation in the video game genre.
- Video game formats to explore.
- Creating a saleable character.
- The hero's journey in the video game genre.

Students will be taught through a mix of group work, the sharing of multi-media resources containing insider information, class discussion, writing prompts and formal instruction from the tutor. All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit. For classes longer than one day, regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines.

Additional information

City Lit offer a range of creative writing courses at differing levels. Browse the writing section of our website to find the perfect course for you. All students are invited to join us at City Lit Talks Back, our monthly performance night for City Lit writers. Everyone is welcome, admission is free and there's no need to book in advance. Students are also encouraged to submit to Between the Lines, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Twitter. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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