Multiplatform Content Creation unit (HEJ225)

Hobart

Introduction

Media and communications technologies provide us with the tools to engage audiences with immersive experiences that encourage participation and exploration. In this unit, you will experiment with platform integration, and expand your understanding of digital cultures to transmedia tools such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Alternate Reality Games (ARGs). As part of a team you will create a multiplatform media project that provides opportunities for users to interact, consider the ethical challenges of user-generated content, and experiment with machine learning (GenAI) in content creation.

Summary

Unit name	Multiplatform Content Creation
Unit code	HEJ225
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Media
Coordinator	Mr Andy Terhell
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify principles of transmedia storytelling in content creation
• Apply affordances of machine learning (AI) and immersive technologies in transmedia storytelling
• Generate novel media concepts that integrate interactive multiplatform elements
• Produce an original media product in a collaborative context

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
100799	$2,174.00	$1,020.00	not applicable	$2,972.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points in 100 level media and communication units

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly, 30 minutes online lecture, 30 minutes activity and Two hour  weekly tutorial.
Assessment	Podcast Episode (20%)|Multiplatform Media project proposal and commentary (30%)|Team-based Multiplatform Media Project (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Weekly readings will be posted in MyLO weekly content

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