Visual storytelling in gamesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know how to set a visual theme to tell a story.
You are able to create a rhythm of action, which supports your story.
You are able to utilise camerawork, sound and acting together with set-up design, props and characterisation in your story’s timeline.
You know the basics of the camera angles, lenses, depth of field, aperture and other camera techniques needed in gameplay visualisation.
You know how to storyboard to communicate the story based on camera frames and angles.
You know the basics of the sound work for games.
You know the basics of light design for games.
You know the basic editing methods for storytelling.
You know the basic production methods for audiovisual work.
You learn the basics of how to show your character on screen so that it supports the story.

Content

How to generate a sense of time and space?
How to set a mood in a game through visual means and character tasks?
How to create suspense, thrill or comedy in a scene?
How to visualise missions of the character in a scene?
How to create a sense of continuity and phase a rhythm of the action in a scene?
How to tell a short story?
How to visualise the scene with a camera?
How to tell the story with sound elements?
How to light up one scene?
What editing methods can be used for storytelling?
How to provide a character in front of the camera?
How to produce a simple audiovisual story?

Accomplishment methods

- use professional vocabulary systematically while working with other professionals.
- to understand the approach of customers, users and target groups to visual storytelling
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way