UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

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UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

Associate Professor Simon McIntyre
Dr Ollie Bown
Emma Robertson

Instructors: Associate Professor Simon McIntyre

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26 hours to complete
3 weeks at 8 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(887 reviews)

26 hours to complete
3 weeks at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 6 modules in this course

This module will introduce you to the instructors of this course, and give you an understanding of how the course works and what you will learn. We will also introduce you to what Transmedia Storytelling is and how it is important to the way we interact and communicate. We’ll explain the anatomy of story and the importance of developing a narrative, and show you some examples of contemporary transmedia storytelling. The information in this module will form the backbone of your own transmedia strategy that you will develop over the duration of the course.

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22 videos13 readings2 discussion prompts

This module introduces you to creative thinking techniques that you can use to help you develop a cohesive and rich story narrative. You’ll explore important models of creative thinking, along with different tools and techniques that can help you expand your narrative into a storyworld that will become the basis of an effective transmedia strategy.

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17 videos8 readings1 peer review4 discussion prompts

Understanding the different audiences that engage with elements of a transmedia experience can help develop and improve the reach and impact of your storyworld. This module explores the concepts of ethnography and participatory design as a means of identifying, engaging, and learning from your audience, to help you to focus your strategy to better meet their needs.

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13 videos6 readings1 peer review3 discussion prompts

The success of your project is ultimately determined by the quality of the audience's experience. Will your transmedia strategy capture people’s imagination and continue to engage them in multiple facets of the larger storyworld over time? In this module you will being to think about how the convergence of narrative, audience, and technology affects the design of a transmedia strategy. You will also explore theories and frameworks that will help you better understand how to design and evaluate engaging, persuasive and enjoyable transmedia user experiences.

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12 videos6 readings1 peer review3 discussion prompts

Working in a transmedia context means taking a flexible and inclusive approach to technologies - old and new. Within this module, you will be exposed to evaluation and design strategies for different technologies in a transmedia storytelling context. It showcases several examples of creative uses of technology in storytelling, and explores how emerging digital technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are creating new possibilities for narrative personalisation and audience immersion in a story.

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18 videos8 readings1 peer review4 discussion prompts

Meet the instructors who will be guiding you through the course, and benefit from the stories of personal career journeys of some of the biggest names in transmedia storytelling from the USA (Hollywood), Canada, and Australia. Hear their advice about getting started in the industry, and examine examples of their work in movies, digital entertainment, virtual reality and more.

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24 videos

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4.7 (250 ratings)
Associate Professor Simon McIntyre
UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
5 Courses318,173 learners
Dr Ollie Bown
UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
2 Courses112,999 learners
Emma Robertson
UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
2 Courses112,999 learners

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