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Write scripts for interactive games

Write scripts for interactive games

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTGAM407
State Code
AUT69
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
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 story components
  • 1.1 Identify creative concepts for the script
  • 1.2 Identify game genres and story components for script development
2. Develop script components
  • 2.1 Develop a script structure consistent with the genre and the game design brief
  • 2.2 Develop script components for the main plot, background stories, and level or mission stories consistent with the genre and game design brief
3. Write a draft script
  • 3.1 Write a script synopsis
  • 3.2 Write a draft script for the main characters and their interactions using the structure and components previously determined, according to the brief
  • 3.3 Write a draft script for background stories and level/mission stories using the previously determined structure and components, according to the brief
  • 3.4 Develop character and narrator dialogue
  • 3.5 Initiate storyboards for draft scripts in the required format
4. Review the script based on feedback
  • 4.1 Present the synopsis and storyboards to the client and the relevant personnel for feedback
  • 4.2 Collate, and respond to, comments and feedback
  • 4.3 Revise scripts and storyboards consistent with feedback
  • 4.4 Undertake focus testing with the intended audience
5. Write the final script
  • 5.1 Collate, and respond to, comments and feedback from focus testing
  • 5.2 Rewrite the script synopsis where required
  • 5.3 Rewrite the script or dialogue where required
  • 5.4 Initiate revised storyboards where required
  • 5.5 Present the final script in agreed format to the client and colleagues
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7795 ICAGAM407A Write scripts for interactive games Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBU74 ICTGAM426 Write narrative scripts for interactive games Unit of competency