This week's class presents the "origin story" for our subject. A suitable introduction for the course ahead. From cave paintings to video games, storytelling has a rich past and a bright future with the human species.
The link below is the homework assignment due at the beginning of the next class session.
Homework: Week 1
These links feature the supplemental material that you are responsible for knowing before the first exam (that takes place at the beginning of Week 4). Be sure to click on every link in this section!
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These supplemental links are worth pursuing only if you wish to really learn the subject matter of game design in the broadest possible sense. This material will not be directly included in the exams, but if you're serious about being a game designer and delving deeply into the subject of game design art, craft, and science, here's some more lessons from others who have also "been there."
Article: The History of Storytelling by Jamie Wilson
This is a nice-written overview that brings a different perspective to this week's topic.
Bibliography: Week 1
