Defining Narratology
Why Study Narratology?
Narrative vs. Story
History of Narratology
Narratology's Scope
Plot: The Blueprint
Character
Setting
Theme: Underlying Ideas
Point of View
Narratology & Semiotics
Narratology & Psychology
Narratology & History
Narratology & Film
Narratology & Game Studies
Intro to Plot Structure
Freytag's Pyramid
The Hero's Journey
In Media Res
Contemporary Plot Models
First Person Narration
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Unreliable Narrators
Narrative Distance
Character Archetypes
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
Internal & External Conflict
Character Arcs
Analyzing Film Narrative
TV Episodic Structure
Narrative Complexity in TV
Adaptation Theory Basics
Case Studies of Adaptations
Narrative Journalism
Documentary Storytelling
Narrative in Podcasts
Narrative in Biographies
Case Study: Non-Fiction
VR Storytelling
AR Storytelling
Interactive Narratives
Gaming Narrative Design
AI and Narrative
Transmedia Definition
Building a Transmedia World
Platforms for Transmedia
Audience Engagement
Case Study: Transmedia
Applying the Hero's Journey
Crafting a Character Arc
Developing Theme
Conflict and Resolution
Crafting Dialogue
Analyzing Plot
Evaluating Character
Theme Identification
Assessing Style and Tone
Giving Constructive Feedback