About this Event
Explore the fundamentals of writing for video games in this 7-week course. You will discover how a writer has the power to immerse players in the world of a video game, allowing them to take control of a character while also guiding them through a powerful narrative experience.
In this course, you will learn how to develop a cast of diverse & compelling characters for a game, work on your own game pitch, and receive feedback from instructors & classmates. Be prepared to fully immerse yourself in narrative storytelling and have your work assessed by round-table discussions in class – a routine practice in professional game studios.
By the end of this course, you will have a complete five-page industry-standard design document for an original game narrative.
Course Details:
Dates: March 10 to April 21, 2026 (1 day a week for 7 weeks)
Duration: 7-week course
Time: Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. PST
Cost: $550
Learning Outcomes – Participants Will:
Understand the many challenges of interactive narrative, including how to immerse the player in the game world and guide them through a powerful narrative experience.
Work on your own game design document.
Pitch your work in class and have it dissected/workshopped through round-table discussions in class – a daily practice in professional game studios.
Craft a five-page industry-standard document for an original game narrative.
Requirements:
Paper, pen, pencil, and notepad
Prerequisites:
Students are not required to have any previous training or experience.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
198 W Hastings St, 198 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 550.00
