21W.765J / 21L.489J / CMS.845 Theory and Practice of Non-linear and Interactive Narrative, Spring 2003
Author(s)
Barrett, Edward C.
Alternative Title
Theory and Practice of Non-linear and Interactive Narrative
Date Issued
June 2003
Abstract
This class covers a range of topics including hypertext, interactive cinema, games, installation art, and soundscapes. It examines the potential for dynamic narrative in traditional media like novels and films and as well as in computer-based stories and games. The course focuses on the creation of electronic stories and games using simple authoring systems and multimedia software tools. Students present and constructively critique one another's work in progress in a workshop setting aimed at expanding the representational powers of a new creative medium.
Subjects
Theory
Practice
Non-linear
Interactive
Narrative
Film
Writing
Games
Web
HTML
Multilinear
Story
creative writing
computers
book-based narratives
structure
digression
multiple points of view
storyline
hypertexts
adventure games
artificial intelligence programs
eliza
modeling
computer-based narratives
21W.765J
21L.489J
CMS.845
21W.765
21L.489
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Program in Comparative Media Studies/Writing
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Literature Section
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