Course Title: Digital Narrative Theory and Practice
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Digital Narrative Theory and Practice
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2595 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2017 |
COMM2595 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024 |
COMM2596 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Viet1 2015, Viet2 2015, Viet3 2015, Viet1 2016, Viet2 2016, Viet3 2016, Viet1 2017, Viet2 2017, Viet3 2017 |
COMM2596 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face |
Viet1 2018, Viet2 2018, Viet3 2018, Viet1 2019, Viet2 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet2 2020, Viet3 2020, Viet2 2021, Viet3 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet1 2023, Viet2 2023, Viet3 2023, Viet1 2024, Viet2 2024, Viet3 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Murray McKeich
Course Coordinator Phone: Please email
Course Coordinator Email: murray.mckeich@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Please email
Course Coordinator Availability: Please email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will be introduced to digital media narrative structures for design. You will explore the ways in which narrative structures are used, to explain and communicate human experiences and perspectives. A key focus of the course is how narrative codes and conventions are used in global digital mediation, integrating visual and written communication and sound. You will also apply narrative structures to develop design responses that communicate effectively in different digital media formats, for different target audiences and cultures.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
You will be assessed on your development against the following program learning outcomes:
- Acquire knowledge of visual literacy and design theory, interactive and motion design, moving image, communications technologies, and digital media production skills and their application to digitally mediated communication.
- Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on the role, application and implications of digital media works in both local and international contexts.
Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Critically review the influence of technology, social culture, and cross-disciplinary collaboration on narrative forms and applications.
- Discuss how traditional and contemporary media use different narrative types and structures.
- Investigate and analyse a range of audiences, to design and develop appropriate and effective narrative forms for the intended outcomes.
- Apply narrative structures to develop narrative works across different digital media formats.
- Evaluate responses and provide feedback on your work and the work of others.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of face-to-face activities such as lectures, tutorials, group and class discussion 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 that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.
There are services available to support your learning, including the University Library and Study Support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
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.
Assessment Task 1 (30%) “Design Problem Response”
Linked learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 2 (40%) "Milestone Presentation"
Linked course learning outcomes: 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 3 (30%) "Final Project Presentation"
Linked course learning outcomes: 4, 5
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 coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions