Multiplatform Storytelling unit (HEJ719)

Introduction

This unit equips you with the skills to produce content and tell stories across a range of media. A variety of digital tools, delivery options and conceptual approaches will be explored as you design, research and produce their content. Academic and technical staff will guide you through the production of journalism, public relations, or creative content suitable for delivery online, and as broadcast and print. Through the unit, you will be expected to develop skills in research, writing, online publication and audio and visual production.

Summary

Unit name	Multiplatform Storytelling
Unit code	HEJ719
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Media
Coordinator	Doctor Jose Vicente Garcia Cesar
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically assess and evaluate the social, cultural and political role of digital media storytelling in a dynamic and global communication environment.
• Design digital storytelling projects by applying and integrating strategies across a variety of relevant platforms.
• Communicate effectively across a variety of media platforms, including video, print and other online networks.
• Critically evaluate and discuss your media production experiences across multiple platforms in the context of key concepts in media and communication.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HEJ419

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly online content, consisting of pre-recorded lectures, discussions, readings and activities. Weekly 2 hour scheduled workshops available online or on campus.
Assessment	Project Briefing Document (25%)|Project Proposal and Oral Presentation (25%)|Multi-platform Media Project (50%)
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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