Narrative Game Design Virtual Internship
In this virtual internship, students will learn to craft compelling, branching storylines and interactive dialogue systems that drive player engagement and immersion. They will develop skills in narrative game design, including character development, world-building, and nonlinear storytelling. By the end of the internship, students will have a portfolio of narrative game prototypes that showcase their ability to create dynamic, player-driven experiences.
Track Overview
Tasks & Milestones
Character Development Workshop
IntermediateIn this task, students will create a detailed character profile for a narrative game, including their backstory, personality traits, and motivations.
World-Building Exercise
IntermediateIn this task, students will create a detailed world for their narrative game, including its geography, history, and cultural elements.
Branching Narrative Prototype
IntermediateIn this task, students will create a branching narrative prototype that showcases their ability to design nonlinear storylines and player-driven plot development.
Interactive Dialogue System
IntermediateIn this task, students will design and implement an interactive dialogue system for their narrative game prototype.
Narrative Game Prototype
IntermediateIn this task, students will create a narrative game prototype that incorporates the skills and techniques they've learned throughout the internship.
Narrative Game Portfolio
IntermediateIn this final task, students will compile their narrative game projects into a cohesive portfolio to showcase their skills and achievements.
Narrative Game Presentation
IntermediateIn this task, students will present their narrative game projects to their peers and receive feedback.
Narrative Game Design Reflection
IntermediateIn this final task, students will reflect on their learning journey and the skills they've developed throughout the narrative game design internship.
Prerequisites
- • Basic understanding of game design principles
- • Experience with game development tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine)
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon successful completion