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Write narrative scripts for interactive games

Write narrative scripts for interactive games

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTGAM426
State Code
OBU74
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, write and test scripts and related content for interactive games.It applies to individuals who contribute and support the design, development, and programming of digital games as part of a larger development team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and develop story and script components
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm game genre and story components with required personnel
  • 1.2 Discuss and propose creative script concepts and ideas
  • 1.3 Develop a script structure consistent with game genre and game design brief
  • 1.4 Develop script components in the main plot, background stories and level and mission stories according to game genre and game design brief
2. Write a draft script
  • 2.1 Write a script synopsis according to game design brief
  • 2.2 Write a draft script and include main characters and their interactions, background stories and level and mission stories, according to design brief, game structure and genre
  • 2.3 Develop character and narrator dialogue
  • 2.4 Initiate storyboards for draft scripts in required format
3. Review script according to feedback
  • 3.1 Present synopsis and storyboards to required personnel and seek feedback
  • 3.2 Collate and respond to comments and feedback
  • 3.3 Revise scripts and storyboards according to feedback
  • 3.4 Undertake focus testing with intended audience
4. Write final script
  • 4.1 Collate and respond to comments and feedback from focus testing
  • 4.2 Review and rewrite script synopsis, script and dialogue where required
  • 4.3 Initiate revised storyboards where required
  • 4.4 Present final script in agreed format to required personnel and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUT69 ICTGAM407 Write scripts for interactive games Unit of competency