Interactive Narrative E-book
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Interactive Narrative E-book · Summer Camp Program
Course Overview :
Interactive Narrative E-book is a creative storytelling format that combines writing, choice-based structures, and systems thinking. Instead of telling a single linear story, students design multiple narrative paths, allowing readers to make choices that lead to different plot developments and endings.
Unlike traditional storytelling, interactive narrative emphasizes structure, causality, and process-based thinking. Students are encouraged to consider questions such as:
What consequences does a choice create?
How can a story remain coherent across different narrative branches?
Schedule:
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June 22 - 26
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July 20 - 24
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August 17 - 21
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
age Group: 9 - 13 years old
Group size: 8 students
Tuition: $2,000 / Student
This course is built on project-based and experiential learning. Through designing choices, constructing story paths, and testing reader experiences, students develop an understanding of how narrative structure, logic, and reader interaction work together. The course prioritizes creative thinking and process over writing complexity or length.
Creative Focus:
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Transitioning from linear stories to branching narratives
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Understanding the relationship between choice and consequence
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Basic narrative structure (beginning / development / ending)
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Organizing story paths and maintaining logical consistency
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Collaborative idea development and group problem-solving
The course emphasizes understanding narrative structure and choice-based logic rather than the complexity of plotlines or the number of endings.
5-Day Program Schedule (Overview)
DAy 1: Story Foundations & Story Mapping
Day 2: Scene Planning & Character Development
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Introduction to interactive narrative e-books
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Understanding story structure (beginning, development, ending)
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Exploring WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY as story starters
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Creating a story map and identifying key story links
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Brainstorming characters, settings, and central ideas
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Introduction to digital painting tools (Procreate or Photoshop)
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Developing main characters and supporting characters
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Exploring story conflict and character motivation
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Sketching story scenes, characters, and backgrounds
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Planning how scenes connect and progress through the story
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Refining narrative structure and visual ideas
Day 3: Digital Illustration & Visual Storytelling
Day 4: E-book Design & Story Assembly
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Creating final illustrations for characters and backgrounds
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Applying color, composition, and visual consistency
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Preparing artwork for e-book layout
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Importing digital artwork into Canva
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Designing page layouts that combine text and images
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Organizing story flow and page transitions
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Reviewing narrative clarity and visual balance
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Refining the interactive narrative structure
Day 5: Final Editing & Presentation
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Editing text, images, and layout
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Exporting the interactive narrative e-book as a PDF
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Student presentations and group sharing
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Reflection on the creative process and storytelling choices
What to bring
Camp will run daily from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. With smaller breaks in-between. Please note that students should bring their lunch, snack, and water.
Student will also be asked to bring their own equipment and download software before the camp begins.
LapTop/Ipad
Students will use a laptop or Tablet to create pictures
Digital Pen
Digital pen (compatible with laptop or tablet)
Photoshop/Procreate
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Adobe Photoshop (for laptop users)
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Procreate (for iPad users)
CAnva
Canva (used to design and export the final PDF e-book