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IP Dev Program

Build the universe.
Own the IP.

A 9-month career lab for developing original intellectual property — world-building, character creation, transmedia storytelling, pitching and IP licensing across games, animation and publishing.

What is the IP Dev Program?

The IP Dev Program is a 9-month career lab unlike any other — it exists for one purpose: helping creative people build original intellectual property they own. Over nine months, students develop a complete, market-ready IP from scratch — a character-led universe with a world bible, visual development package, narrative arc structure and a transmedia expansion plan covering games, animation series and publishing. The program teaches the full IP development methodology used by professional studios: mythology and lore building, character archetype systems, story structure, visual world design, IP protection and licensing basics, and pitching to studios, publishers and platforms. Students graduate with a pitch deck, a full IP bible and a publishable pilot — the foundation of a franchise.

Course Content

A 9-month curriculum for building, documenting and pitching an original IP — across world-building, visual design, storytelling and transmedia strategy.

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World-Building & Mythology

Build the universe your IP lives in — from geography and cosmology to culture and conflict.

  • World bible structure — setting, rules and lore systems.
  • Mythology, religion and power systems design.
  • Factions, civilisations and political structures.
  • Maps, timelines and the history of your world.
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Character Design & Archetypes

Create characters that carry a universe — psychologically deep, visually distinct and narratively purposeful.

  • Character archetype systems and personality frameworks.
  • Visual design — silhouette, colour language and costume.
  • Character bibles with backstory, motivation and arc.
  • Ensemble design — cast dynamics and relationship mapping.
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Story Structure & Transmedia

Build narrative architecture that works across multiple formats and platforms.

  • Story structure — three-act, hero's journey and series arcs.
  • Pilot script and series bible writing.
  • Transmedia expansion — adapting IP across games, animation and comics.
  • Storyboarding and animatic production for your pilot.
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IP Pitching, Protection & Licensing

Learn how to own your IP legally and take it to market — studios, publishers and platforms.

  • IP pitch deck construction — concept, world, characters, market.
  • Copyright registration, trademark basics and IP agreements.
  • Licensing, merchandising and IP deal structures.
  • Pitching to animation studios, game publishers and streaming platforms.

Build the World.
Own the Rights.

The IP Dev Program exists for one kind of person — the one with a universe in their head and no system to get it out. Over 9 months you will build that system: the world, the characters, the story, the visual identity, the pitch and the legal foundation to own what you create. You stop saying "I have this idea for a world…" and start saying "Here is my IP bible, my pilot and my transmedia pitch." — the difference between an idea and an intellectual property that studios, publishers and platforms can actually respond to.

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Tools You'll Master

The creative and production toolkit used by professional IP developers, world-builders and transmedia storytellers.

Procreate / Clip Studio
Adobe Photoshop
Notion (World Bible)
Final Draft (Scripting)
Storyboarder
Canva / Figma (Pitch Deck)
Midjourney (Concept Art)
Blender (3D Previz)

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped to pitch original IPs to studios and platforms, or step into high-value creative roles across the entertainment and games industry.

IP Creator / Owner
Transmedia Producer
Narrative Director
World-Building Consultant
Character Designer
Concept Artist
Story Developer (Studio)
Indie Publisher / Creator

One complete IP. Nine months.
A universe that belongs entirely to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the IP Dev Program

You will develop one original, fully documented intellectual property — a character-led universe with a complete world bible, visual development package, narrative structure and a transmedia pitch deck covering game, animation and publishing adaptations.

A creative background in writing, illustration, game design or animation is helpful but not required. What matters most is a genuine interest in original storytelling and world-building — the program provides the methodology and frameworks to develop your IP systematically.

You do — entirely. Everything you create in the IP Dev Program belongs to you. The program includes a module on copyright registration and IP protection so you understand how to formally secure your rights from day one.

The pitch deck includes your IP concept, world bible summary, character roster with visual references, story arc overview, transmedia expansion plan across games, animation and publishing, target audience profile and a licensing and merchandising roadmap.

Yes — that is exactly what the final module prepares you for. You will graduate with a pitch-ready IP bible, a formatted pitch deck and the knowledge of how to approach animation studios, game publishers and streaming platforms with your original property.

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