VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH

Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

198 W Hastings St | Vancouver

Vancouver Film School
Publisher/HostVancouver Film School
VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH
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Love writing games? Love writing? Come learn to write for this compelling and popular medium in a 7 week online certificate course.
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

Cost: $550

Schedule: Tuesdays 6-8pm PST

  • May 5th 6-8pm
  • May 12th 6-8pm
  • May 19th 6-8pm
  • May 26th 6-8pm
  • June 2d 6-8pm
  • June 9th 6-8pm
  • June 16th 6-8pm

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.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

198 W Hastings St, 198 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada

Tickets

CAD 550.00

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