Title: Purpose of this Course
Course: IN 162 Game, Storyline and Character Development > Section: Introductory Module - Begin Here

Course Purpose

This course will enable the student to transform a storyline or core game idea into a formed game directional plan or story. The student will study working game and story structures, failed game and story structures, and character development. The student will apply that knowledge to a complete storyline or game idea.

- This course is not self-paced. It follows a set calendar with assignments due each week.
- The course schedule including a calendar of all assignment due dates can be found in the course syllabus.
- When communicating with the instructor,  please use Canvas email. Pipeline email may be used if Canvas is unavailable.
- When communicating with fellow students,  please use Canvas email.
- There are multiple types of activities in this course. Among them are discussions, quizzes and weekly written assignments.
- All written assignments (papers) are submitted through the Canvas dropbox. Quizzes and discussion posts are submitted through their respective course component.
- Unless otherwise stated, tests are given in an electronic format and may be completed off campus within a specified time frame.