Develop powerful scripts and turn them into successful Video Games"

Although they are not visible or palpable like other elements, especially graphics and gameplay, scripts are a fundamental part of the success of a Video Game. The script determines what happens, how it happens and when it happens, making the rest of the components of the Video Game accompany the story that has been developed. In short: no script, no Video Game.

This is something that companies and players have quickly realized, so scripts have become one of the most analyzed and best prepared aspects during the development of a game, and, since they are not abundant, good scriptwriters are among the best valued and cared-for human resources in the industry.

For that reason, this is a key moment to learn and become qualified in this field; screenwriters are needed to write original and interesting stories that can take the so-called ‘ninth art’ to another narrative level. Therefore, students who are interested in specializing in this area can do so with this postgraduate diploma in Video Game Script Design, through which they will be able to acquire knowledge and specific tools applied to the field, and also structure all the ideas and stories they have in mind, so that they can turn them into scripts that are ready to come to life.

This program offers the solution to all those who have thought about entering the industry, so that they can bring talent and originality to a sector that seeks professionals who tell new stories in Video Games.

You have lots of ideas. This program will help you structure them and turn them into scripts" 

This postgraduate diploma in Video Game Script Design has a specialized, comprehensive educational program that is focused on the Video Game industry and will meet the demands of students. Its most notable features are:

• Expertise in Video Game script writing, a new and interesting discipline 
• The practical methodology, which emphasizes the application of knowledge in concrete and real cases
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

The script is not something you see when you play, yet it is one of the most important elements of a Video Game. Make yourself essential by taking this postgraduate diploma"   

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who bring their work experience to this course, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersion training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

The Video Game industry is looking for specialists who can develop memorable scripts. This program is your passport to success"

Create scripts for Video Games that rival Tarantino in terms of quality"

The main objective of this postgraduate diploma in Video Game Script Design is to prepare students to write and analyze Video Game scripts effectively, quickly and in a profound way, which will make them experts in ‘ninth art’ story development.

This program helps you achieve your goal: watching your scripts come to life in the best Video Games"  

General Objectives

• Know the different genres of Video Games, their features and the concept of gameplay, in order to apply them into Video Game analysis and the creation of Video Game designs
• Study Video Game production process in depth, as well as Scrum methodology for project production 
• Learn the fundamentals of Video Game Design and the theoretical knowledge that a video game designer should know 
• Generate ideas and create entertaining stories, plots and scripts for Video Games
• Know the theoretical and practical foundations of the artistic design of a video game
• Be able to create an independent digital entertainment start-up 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Video Game Design

• Understand the theory of Video Game Design  
• In-depth study of the elements of design and gamification 
• Learn about the types of players, their motivations and characteristics 
• Learn about game mechanics, MDA and other Video Game Design theories  
• Learn the critical foundations for video game analysis with theory and examples  
• Learn about game level design, how to create puzzles within these levels and how to place the design elements in the environment

Module 2. Design Document

• Write and illustrate a professional design document
• Know each of the parts of design: general idea, market, gameplay, mechanics, levels, progression, elements of the game, HUD and interface
• Know the design process of a design document or GDD to be able to represent the idea of the game in an understandable, professional and well-elaborated document

Module 3. Narrative and Script Design

• Understand general narrative and video game narrative 
• Understand the complex elements of narrative such as characters, purpose, and setting
• In-depth understanding of narrative structures and complex application in Video Game Design
• Learn the latest about the universe and settings such as fantasy or science-fiction and their characteristics in plots
• Possess thorough and working knowledge of a storyline
• Learn about the creation of main and secondary characters
• In-depth study of the structuring of a video game script and the difference between video games and cinema
• Learn about the script creation process, its characteristics and elements

Top companies are looking for new stories to develop their next Video Games: you could be the solution"