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Elements and Performance Criteria

Identify and develop storylines with game potential
Write the plot synopsis and background story
Develop story components
Finalise story components for inclusion in the game design brief
- Seek feedback on the story and concept
- Finalise the story concept, profiles and other specifications for inclusion in the game design brief

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

develop storylines for games, according to current industry standards

apply processes and procedures to facilitate quality script writing

apply the role of narrative in game development

seek, and professionally respond to, feedback regarding concept and storylines.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline budgeting and scheduling considerations for game development

outline the copyright and intellectual property protection regulations for written narrative and concept graphics

discuss different story requirements for particular game genres

discuss the role of story writing in game development, and the quality of the final product

outline research methods that can be used to stay abreast of the latest changes and narrative development for games

discuss tools and techniques for developing game narrative.