What you will learn
- The crucial differences between traditional storytelling and writing for video games.
- The writer and narrative designer’s role in the game development process.
- How to develop characters and write scenes that serve both the narrative and the production of a game.
- How to work with art directors, programmers and level designers to create interactive narratives.
- How to develop an application portfolio and excel at industry-standard writing tests.
Program Overview
Expert instruction
6 skill-building courses
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
8 months
4 - 6 hours per week
Discounted price: $849.60
Pre-discounted price: $944USD
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Courses in this program
UBCx's Writing for Video Games Professional Certificate
- Video Game Writing Essentials
- Writing Video Game Characters
- Writing Video Game Scenes and Dialogue
- Worldbuilding for Video Games
- Interactive Narrative
- Working as a Game Writer
- Job Outlook
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Program endorsements
Not only is the content well-produced, but it rings very true regarding the kind of lessons a budding narrative designer/video game writer will benefit from. An applicant who has successfully completed the edX Professional Certificate in Writing for Video Games would have a definite advantage.
Heidi Eaves , COO Relic Entertainment
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