Cognitive Science 0270 - Worldbuilding: Building dynamic worlds for Games, Animation and Other Media

In this course, students will learn to create dynamic worlds with diverse populations, mythology, and characters for games, animation and other media. Students will use a variety of techniques and processes to develop and design worlds for their concept. World building gives a rich and dynamic canvas on which to develop characters, obstacles, motivations, macro and micro issues, and conflicts and resolutions. Such practice allows for more robust and consistent worlds in which to set singular or serial events in linear and non-linear ways. Using visual and written content, students will develop characters and environments that are influenced by both created and existing cultural and historical content. Students interested in tabletop games, RPGs, and/or digital games are all welcome. Keywords: Game Design, Game Development, Art, Animation, Entertainment, Media

Time and Narrative Students should generally expect to spend 6 hours a week on work outside of class time.