# Event Details

- **Event Name**: VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Love writing games? Love writing? Come learn to write for this compelling and popular medium in a 7 week online certificate course.About this EventExplore the fundamentals of writing for video games in this 7-week course. You will discover how a writer has the power to immerse players in the world of a video game, allowing them to take control of a character while also guiding them through a powerful narrative experience.In this course, you will learn how to develop a cast of diverse & compelling characters for a game, work on your own game pitch, and receive feedback from instructors & classmates. Be prepared to fully immerse yourself in narrative storytelling and have your work assessed by round-table discussions in class – a routine practice in professional game studios.By the end of this course, you will have a complete five-page industry-standard design document for an original game narrative.Course DetailsCost: $550Schedule: Tuesdays 6-8pm PST May 5th 6-8pm May 12th 6-8pm May 19th 6-8pmMay 26th 6-8pm June 2d 6-8pmJune 9th 6-8pm June 16th 6-8pm Learning Outcomes – Participants Will:Understand the many challenges of interactive narrative, including how to immerse the player in the game world and guide them through a powerful narrative experience.Work on your own game design document.Pitch your work in class and have it dissected/workshopped through round-table discussions in class – a daily practice in professional game studios.Craft a five-page industry-standard document for an original game narrative.Requirements:Paper, pen, pencil, and notepadPrerequisites:Students are not required to have any previous training or experience.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/vfs-intro-to-writing-for-video-games-online-may-5-june-16th/100001984833752183
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, virtual, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 550, max: 550, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Vancouver
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 198 W Hastings St
- **lat**: 49.28224119999999
- **long**: -123.1094506
- **full address**: 198 W Hastings St, 198 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH being held?
  - **A:** VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH takes place on Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 198 W Hastings St, 198 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH?
  - **A:** VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH is organized by Vancouver Film School.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If VFS Intro to Writing for Video Games (Online) MAY 5 - JUNE 16TH sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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