1. Foundations of Audiovisual Narrative

Introduction to audiovisual narrative: language, codes, and structures.

Applications of audiovisual scriptwriting in film, advertising, animation, and videogames.

Visual and sound narrative: how framing, rhythm, and sound tell stories.

Formats and styles: fiction, documentary, music video, experimental, interactive.

2. References, Imaginary Worlds, and Semiotics

References and imaginary worlds: creating visual and narrative universes.

Study of references: analysis of key scenes (film, series, videogames).

Semiotics and the meaning of images: signs, symbols, and visual metaphors.

Character creation: archetypes, internal conflict, and narrative arc.

3. Planning and Camera Movement

Shot types: narrative and psychological function of framing.

Camera movements: pan, tracking shots, tilt, zoom, steadycam, drone.

Planning rules: 180° rule, continuity, raccord, and visual rhythm.

4. Lighting and Staging

Principles of narrative lighting: temperature, direction, and intensity.

Lighting schemes: three-point lighting, Rembrandt, backlight, expressionist lighting.

Types of lighting equipment: LED, tungsten, RGB panels, natural light.

Acting in front of the camera: presence, naturalness, and emotional coherence.

5. Types of Scripts and Storytelling Tools

Storyline, ripomatics, storyboard, animatic, literary script, and technical script.

Storytelling tools: the three-act structure.

Interactive and branching scripts: decisions, narrative routes, and user feedback in videogames.

6. Interactive Narrative and Narrative Videogame

Introduction to interactive and transmedia narrative.

Non-linear scriptwriting and branching narrative structures.

Adapting audiovisual storytelling to the language of videogames.

Narrative integration: cinematics, cutscenes, decisions, and player agency.