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| Module | Topic | Assignment (Points) | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start Here! | Module 1 quiz (1) | 17-Aug |
| Module 1 discussion (2) | |||
| 2 | Two examples | Module 2 discussion (2) | 24-Aug |
| 3 | Ludology | Module 3 quiz (2) | 31-Aug |
| 4 | Narratology | Module 4 quiz (2) | 7-Sep |
| Design vs. Writing | |||
| 5 | Dramatic Tension | Module 5 discussion (2) | 14-Sep |
| 6 | The Last of Us | Footage 1 (10) | 21-Sep |
| Lessons from the Screenplay | Module 6 quiz (2) | ||
| 7 | Mechanics & Genres | Module 7 discussion (2) | 28-Sep |
| 8 | Story Genres | 5-Oct | |
| Narrative Architecture | |||
| 9 | Exam 1 (16) | 12-Oct | |
| 10 | Grand Theft Auto V | Footage 2 (10) | 19-Oct |
| 11 | Performance capture | Module 11 quiz (2) | 26-Oct |
| Module 11 discussion (2) | |||
| 12 | Roles and Goals | Module 12 discussion (2) | 2-Nov |
| 13 | Player Experience 1 | Module 13 quiz (2) | 9-Nov |
| 14 | Player Experience 2 | Module 14 quiz (2) | 16-Nov |
| 15 | Your chosen game | Footage 3 (10) | 23-Nov |
| Thanksgiving | 30-Nov | ||
| 16 | Final Exam (12) | 3-Dec | |
| Player Experience essay (15) |
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