Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Narrative Structures Overview of the course and exploration of the importance of narrative structures in storytelling
Module #2 Review of Basic Narrative Structures Refresher on traditional narrative structures, including linear, episodic, and branching narratives
Module #3 Non-Linear Storytelling Exploration of non-linear narrative structures, including fragmented, circular, and mosaic narratives
Module #4 Unreliable Narrators Techniques for creating unreliable narrators and their impact on the storytelling experience
Module #5 Multiple Storylines and Interconnected Narratives Strategies for weaving together multiple storylines and creating interconnected narratives
Module #6 Time Travel and Non-Chronological Storytelling Techniques for storytelling across different time periods and exploring non-chronological narratives
Module #7 Unconventional Narrative Voices Exploration of unconventional narrative voices, including second-person, epistolary, and polyphonic narratives
Module #8 Reframing Classic Narrative Structures Ways to subvert and reimagine classic narrative structures to create fresh and original stories
Module #9 The Power of Metafiction Exploration of metafiction and its potential to comment on the nature of storytelling and reality
Module #10 Storytelling Across Media Analysis of how narrative structures are used in different media, including film, literature, and video games
Module #11 Narrative Structures in Interactive Media Exploration of narrative structures specifically designed for interactive media, including choose-your-own-adventure and immersive theatre
Module #12 The Role of Memory in Narrative How memory is used as a narrative device and its impact on storytelling
Module #13 The Power of Silence and Unspoken Narrative Exploration of the use of silence and unspoken narrative to convey meaning and create tension
Module #14 Experimenting with Fragmented Identities Techniques for exploring fragmented identities and multiple selves in narrative
Module #15 Narrative Structures in Poetry and Hybrid Forms Analysis of narrative structures in poetry and hybrid forms of storytelling
Module #16 The Importance of Pacing and Tension Strategies for controlling pacing and tension to create a compelling narrative experience
Module #17 The Role of Audience Participation and Immersion Ways to engage audiences and create immersive narrative experiences
Module #18 The Impact of Cultural and Historical Context on Narrative How cultural and historical context influences narrative structures and storytelling approaches
Module #19 Subverting Expectations and Playing with Genre Techniques for subverting genre expectations and creating fresh takes on familiar narrative structures
Module #20 Crafting Complex Characters and Moral Ambiguity Strategies for creating complex, morally ambiguous characters and their impact on narrative
Module #21 The Use of Symbolism and Allegory in Narrative Exploration of symbolism and allegory as narrative devices
Module #22 Narrative Structures in Advertising and Marketing Analysis of narrative structures used in advertising and marketing to create persuasive and engaging campaigns
Module #23 The Art of Editing and Narrative Revision Tips and best practices for revising and editing narrative structures to create a cohesive and compelling story
Module #24 Advanced World-Building and Narrative Setting Strategies for creating rich, immersive narrative settings and worlds
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Narrative Structures career
