Digital Narratives
Overview
The Digital Narratives unit aims to build knowledge around the Screen Production Industry and creative practices that are influencing the production of contemporary media-based narratives. Students will learn a range of strategies around the development, implementation and delivery of documentary based media content to fit within the varied parameters of convergent, portable and social media. They will gain an understanding of written communication conventions, social media and narrative strategies, and knowledge of digital video and audio production skills
Requisites
AND
MDA10018 Content Creator Lab OR JOU10007 Media Content Creation
OR
50 credit points
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Develop digital literacy and communication skills
- Understand key theories, technologies and cultures which influence the planning and production of digital media content and/or cross-platform, networked and emerging media
- Improve critical thinking and research skills through regular reflective practice
- Develop relevant Screen Production skills
- Engage with different media forms via the production and publication of a digital narrative
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Specified Activities Various | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Documentary Project | Group | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Making Off Video and Personal Video Reflection | Individual | 20% | 3,4 |
| Portfolio | Individual/Group | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
- Emergent media, convergence cultures and digital storytelling
- Narrative strategies associated with creative non-fiction
- Digital content production (incl. pre-production, production, post-production)
- Digital/online dissemination/publishing
- Theoretical frameworks relevant to screen production
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.