Credit Points: 22.5
Study Time: 225 Hours

The Film industry has undergone vast change in recent years and this unit will allow students to respond to new methods of delivery and distribution. Concepts of interactive narrative and storytelling will be discussed and student will consider issues of user centred design and interaction principles. By reflecting on change and considering developments in new technology students will be enabled to experiment with new digital techniques creating exciting new experiences for the user. Issues of content delivery and distribution will also be considered.

Outline syllabus

• DVD authoring 
• Linear narrative 
• Interactive narrative 
• Storytelling 
• Interaction
• User centred design 
• Game 
• The distributed community 
• Cause and effect

Method of delivery
Practical workshops; demonstrations; lectures; studio practice; projects; critiques.

Aims

A1 To develop an understanding of storytelling and interactive narrative
A2 To produce video content that explores the possibilities of future cinema
A3 To develop skills in narrative, interaction and user centred deign
A4 Investigate digital techniques to create new user experiences.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of storytelling and interactive narrative
LO2 Produce video content to explore the possibilities of future cinema
LO3 Demonstrate skills in narrative, interaction and user centred design
LO4 Explore a consider range of new user experiences

Reference material

This will vary according to the needs of individual students. You will define Reference Material through negotiation with staff and list it in your Learning Agreement.