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Course Credit:  3.0

Narrative Design is an advanced course focused on the intersection of storytelling and game design in both tabletop and digital games. Students will explore strategies for weaving narrative elements into gameplay, tackling unique challenges in integrating systems design with storytelling. Through hands-on assignments, students will learn foundational storytelling techniques, including character development, dramatic action, conflict generation, and world-building, gaining the skills to create compelling and immersive game narratives. By the end of the course, students will understand how to shape memorable player experiences through narrative-driven design.