ENGL 2081: Topics in Author, Pop Culture, and Genre Studies: Game Design and Narrative
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Selected�topics in author, pop culture, and genre studies. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Section information text: This class is about designing a story through the lens of a game designer. That means you’ll be taught how to structure a narrative, how to create game mechanics based off that narrative, and how to polish your story with those very same game mechanics. These skills will aid you in creating your own video games, tabletop roleplaying games, or board games. You’ll also learn how games can be adapted to other media, such as television shows or books, and how to take your footsteps into the game design industry.
Average GPA: 3.53
Grade distribution records: 137 students across 2 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 92 | 67.2% |
| B | 31 | 22.6% |
| C | 6 | 4.4% |
| D | 4 | 2.9% |
| F | 2 | 1.5% |
| W | 2 | 1.5% |
Based on 137 student grade records across 2 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Daniel Shealy 99 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Tiffany Morin 15 students, Average GPA 3.31
- Jessica Morton 13 students, Average GPA 3.08
- Julia Intawiwat 10 students, Average GPA 3.60