Course Title: Write content for cross platform delivery
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: COMM7321
Course Title: Write content for cross platform delivery
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6125 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Nicole McKinnon
Email: nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Required Prior Study
Delivery of this course at RMIT requires you to have completed all first year courses.
Course Description
In Write Content for Cross Platform Delivery, you develop an appreciation of different media platforms and learn how a narrative can be built and expanded to give the audience options to experience, consume and even interact with the story and its universe. The course does not involve writing of software scripts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ASWCPD608A Write content for cross platform delivery |
Element: |
1. Work with creative team |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1Participation is undertaken in developmental workshops |
Element: |
2. Create interactive narrative for web |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1Initial concept is discussed and confirmed |
Element: |
3. Create characters and stories appropriate to interactive drama |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1Character arcs, journey options and locations are determined and detailed |
Element: |
4. Develop narrative bible |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1Synopses are prepared and confirmed with associates |
Element: |
5 Prepare script |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1Flow charts, navigation maps and interface sketches are developed and included |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to develop a narrative script for cross platform delivery
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
•Lectures
•computer lab work
•demonstrations
•guest lecturers
•peer teaching and class presentations
•exercises
•discussion
•group activities/projects
•workshopping
Related independent learning:
•research
•reading
•discussion and comment via the class website, Blackboard
•assignment/project work
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Content | Assessment due | Elements |
| 1 | No class - class held in Week 17 | ||
| 2 | Introductionto the course Explanation of course content and assessment Looking at the history of digital media and as applied to narrative storytelling. Exploration of a broad cross section of creative opportunities in the digital space. |
1,2 | |
| 3 | Discussion of summative assessment tasks.
Webisodes – what are they? What kind narrative works for Webisodes? Class exercise: Webisode research and analysis. |
1,2,3,4,5 | |
| 4 | Webisodes – Exploring the webidsode narrative.
Class exercise: Come up with a rough concept / outline for a webisode
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3,5 | |
| 5 | Games – World building and the role of narrative in games including researching a range of games played on various Platforms.
Class exercise: Games research and analysis.
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1 | |
| 6 | Games – examining the role of narrative in games including researching a range of games played on various Platforms.
Class exercise: Come up with a rough concept / outline for a narrative driven game.
|
1,5 | |
| 7 | Audience influenced narrative and impact on social media = The involvement of audience and the use of social media on narrative for cross platform delivery.
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Formative assessment task 1 | 1,2 |
| Mid semester Break – Friday 29 March to Friday 5 April | |||
| 8 | Transmedia storytelling – understanding the medium, it’s potential for delivering narrative.
Class exercise – looking at examples of Transmedia storytelling and analysis. Class exercise – come up with a rough outline for a transmedia experience |
1,2,4 | |
| 9 | Transmedia storytelling – understanding the medium, it’s potential for delivering narrative.
Research presentations . |
Formative assessment 2 | 1,2,5 |
| 10 | Anzac Day | 1 | |
| 11 | Mobile devices – how can they be used in the development of narrative?
Discuss and work on Summative Assessment task in preparation for next weeks presentation. |
1,2,4 | |
| 12 | Present the latest concepts of proposal for narrative for cross platform delivery. | Formative assessment task 3 due | 1,2,4 |
| 13 | Distribution and funding and issues of copyright.
Continue to work on Summative Assessment task – receive feedback. |
1,2,3,4,5 | |
| 14 | Discuss and receive feedback on progress for Summative Assessment task | 1,2,3,4,5 | |
| 15 |
Proposal presentations
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Summative assessment due | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 16 | Proposal presentations | Summative assessment due | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 17 |
Review of projects and discussion of the next step.
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Any prescribed reading material will be distributed in class |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Online resources, handouts, DVD/video presentations, screenplays etc. The class website, blackboard, can be accessed via the web.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written and the creation of a cross platform project. This will include a substantial screenwriting component suitable for online; character outlines; narrative bible/cross platform strategy; pitch proposal.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard:
Formative Assessment
Formative assessment task 1: Presentation of research ideas and early development of narrative for cross platform delivery.
Due week 7 - March 28
Formative assessment task 2
Research Presentation: You will focus on an example of a real-world cross platform project and present outcomes of your research to the class.
Due Week 9 - April 18
Formative assessment task 3: Presentation showing development of narrative for cross platform delivery.
Due week 12 - May 9
Summative Assessment
Summative assessment task 1. Cross Platform Project:
You will create a proposal for a cross platform project which includes a pilot script suitable for online; character outlines; narrative bible; pitch proposal.
Due week 15 / 16 - Oct 31/ November 8
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
•HD Competent with High Distinction
•CDI Competent with Distinction
•CC Competent with Credit
•CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
•NYC Not Yet Competent
•DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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