Course Title: New Directions in Narrative

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: New Directions in Narrative

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2540

City Campus

Postgraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Stayci Taylor

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 99253994

Course Coordinator Email: stayci.taylor@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 9, Level 4

Course Coordinator Availability: Please use the Canvas Inbox to make an appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course, you will experiment with various story structures enabled by digital and networked technologies. You will also develop techniques for the development of non-linear and interactive narratives.

You will experiment with story concepts across a variety of platforms. This project may be actually produced in a subsequent course.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on complex theories and recent developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice in your field. 
  • Master a body of knowledge and specific technical skills to progress your professional career within the contemporary media and communication arena.


On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Critically analyse international best practice in production of diverse media.
  2. Reflect on the structural complexities of digital storytelling.
  3. Research and review contemporary digital storytelling strategies.
  4. Create and justify content for a range of mediums and audiences.
  5. Critically reflect on ways in which media and communication convergence influences and shapes approaches to story-telling.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in a range of face to face and online activities such as lectures, tutorials, group and class discussion, studios, group activities and individual research.
 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

The University Library has extensive resources for Media students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/media-and-communication.

The Library provides guides on academic referencing: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Assessment may include reports, projects and presentations, individually and in groups. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: Assessment.

 

Assessment Task 1: Reflection, 15%, CLO2, CLO3, CL04 and CLO5

Assessment Task 2: Video, 45%, CLO2, CLO3, CL04 and CLO

Assessment Task 3: Group presentation, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5.