Mar 16, 2026  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026

GSAS 4240 - Writing for Games I


This is the second course in the central track of the Writing concentration for GSAS students. In this project-intensive course, students will learn and practice basic, in-the-trenches writing and narrative development for games, including story outlines, cutscenes, scripted dialogue, systemic dialogue, and mission writing and design, across multiple game types and narrative genres.

Prerequisite: GSAS 2520  or WRIT 2330 , or permission of instructor.

When Offered: SPRING TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4