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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify story components
  2. Develop script components
  3. Write a draft script
  4. Review the script based on feedback
  5. Write the final script

Knowledge Evidence

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

discuss budgeting and scheduling considerations for game development

discuss the components that drive script narrative and engage the target audience

describe the contribution of script writing to narrative development and engaging game play

outline focus testing processes and procedures

discuss game genres and narrative structures

list industry formats for game scripts

outline research methods for:

keeping abreast of competitors’ work in developing stories and scripts for games

obtaining factual information as a basis for character, location and narrative development

locating the owners of copyright and intellectual property used in the development of games

describing script structures and character profiling for interactive games

discussing scriptwriting techniques and the requirements for interactive games

identifying procedures for seeking permission from copyright owners for the use of protected elements in scripts

describing different storyboarding techniques.