Storytelling for Screen and Sound unit (HEJ246)

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Introduction

How do screen and audio texts communicate powerful and meaningful stories for their audiences? This unit introduces you to the fundamentals of dynamic storytelling for both the screen and audio industries. With a special focus on video and the podcast, students are introduced to visual and aural techniques and conventions. This includes learning about narrative, form, scripting, visual style, genre, music, sound, and the power of voice and soundtrack in creative production and documentary.

Summary

Unit name	Storytelling for Screen and Sound
Unit code	HEJ246
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Media
Coordinator	Doctor Gemma Blackwood
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the fundamental principles of storytelling for screen and sound including narrative techniques, cinematography, and editing choices
• Generate a novel concept for a screen media product suitable for public audiences
• Produce media through application of voice and audio production skills
• Articulate creative choices made in consideration of context and overall purpose

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Any HEJxxx 12.5 cp unit

Teaching

Assessment	Film Analysis (30%)|Podcast Script (30%)|Screen production pitch (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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