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\nNOTE: detailed information about the module may change up until the start of the module in August.","Order":1},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"NIL","Order":2},{"ID":"99381794-ce22-4f1b-a012-441657b95c0e","Title":"Preclusions","Description":"NIL","Order":3},{"ID":"3e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Teaching Modes","Description":"LECTURES: 2 hours/week
\nDiscussion of major concepts to be explored for each topic, and related in-class design exercises.
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\nTUTORIALS: 2 hours/week
\nHands-on exercises, project support, and presentations/critique of ongoing work.","Order":4},{"ID":"5e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Synopsis","Description":"This module aims to teach students about the underlying principles of effective interactive storytelling, how these relate to interactivity and gaming, and to make them aware of the theoretical and practical issues involved. To do this, we will be looking at some of the critical theory that has developed around interactive storytelling. And, in order to really appreciate the theoretical issues involved, we will also be doing a lot of hands-on work playing, designing, and analyzing interactive stories.
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\nNote: No prior programming, technical or creative writing skill is required for this module, however students are encouraged to be independent problem-solvers. Also, it is not necessary to be an experienced game player to take this module. Students need to want to learn about interactivity, creativity, and storytelling.
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\nUpon completion of this module, students will:
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