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MDIA 2336 - Stories on Screen

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

This course looks at the development, production, and use of small screen online stories which has become an avenue of expression leading to new forms of social networking and a means through which story is re-made for different media. The course examines techniques of story production through a range of digital media which will lead to the development and production of stories by students. The capacity for storytelling has developed through the availability of convergent communication technologies, particularly consumer grade technologies such as those in DSLR cameras, smart phones and tablets. The availability of these technologies has meant that new skills and techniques of writing and producing are necessary which fit with computer and mobile screen technologies and other parameters of these new media forms. The subject will cover the relatively short history of this new field of media production, linking it to older forms of storytelling in terms of connection to comparative and Indigenous precursors and uses. Building on theory covered in first year core Media courses, this course will cover an analysis of the 'producer' as an autonomous media producer and the development of a computer mediated aesthetics. Theories of narrative form, visuals, sound, music, subjectivity and identity will form part of the course with an examination of forms of collective and political engagement that develop out of online stories. New mainstream genres which grow out of older forms such as the diary or the journal will be discussed. The course has a practical focus which will encourage the production of new forms of narrative through exercises and the use of skills developed in class.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MDIA 2336
    Course Stories on Screen
    Coordinating Unit Media
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites MDIA 1007 and (MDIA 1002 or MDIA 1014OL)
    Incompatible MDIA 1006
    Assessment Concept design, Pitch, Story Production, Distribution Plan, Reflection Statement
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mr Darren Taljaard

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    There is only one in-person lecture for this course, scheduled for Week 1. All students must attend this lecture.

    Weekly workshops are compulsory, and your participation is assessed.

    Timely completion of the online modules, including the discussion activities, is compulsory and assessed.

    This course has two prerequisites:
    MDIA1002 Introduction to Media
    MDIA1007 Digital Platforms.
    It is highly recommended that students also complete MDIA1004 Exploring Radio and Television before taking Digital Storytelling.

    Additionally, this course is incompatible with successful completion of MDIA1002 Story/Technology: Writing Techniques.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
    1. Demonstrate developed knowledge of the principles and concepts of framing, sound, composition, visual storytelling, online storytelling, and culture
    2. Demonstrate a sense of aesthetics and skills in communicating through both static and moving images
    3. Demonstrate creativity and originality in effectively developing and managing a visual story production
    4. Communicate and critique project ideas with classmates in workshop activities, consultations and screenings
    5. Demonstrate critical thinking around small screen, online storytelling, online media production, and the social and cultural media environment
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    4, 5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    3, 4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    2, 4, 5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    There are no textbooks or books of readings that are required to be purchased for this course. All materials will be available for download from MyUni/Canvas, which students will need to access on at least a weekly basis.

    Considerable use is made of mobile technologies, particularly the cameras on smart phones, during class time. Where a student does not have access to technologies of this type, loan equipment is available.


    Recommended Resources
    Students are encouraged to use LinkedIn Learning as an extension to in-class learning to further develop skills in photography, videography, story construction, and editing. Access is available through the 成人大片 Library.
    Online Learning
    Online modules will provide the bulk of the theoretical material in the course. Following a flipped classroom model, students will prepare for the practical classes by completing the fortnightly modules prior to attending in person. With a mix between recorded presentations by the course co-ordinator, use of online video, and directions to complete parts of the set readings, the online modules will cater to a range of learning styles and speeds. This will allow students to proceed at their own pace through the modules, and engage in self-directed learning. Modules will be made available on a fortnightly basis in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, & 10.

    MyUni will host the online modules, readings, help sheets, and be used for contacting students through the announcements function.

    A small number of remote students studying this course will complete weekly tasks in an asynchronous fashion - tasks set on a Monday will need to be completed by the end of that week and shared with classmates for discusison. Limited ad hoc synchronous online sessions will be used to assist with skill development and assignment preparation.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course uses three teaching modes.

    In week one, an introductory module made up of videos, learning resources, and other material will help students to orient themselves in the course as well as to set out key ideas and frameworks that will be developed over the semester.

    In weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, online modules will be released for students to work through in their own time. These modules need to be completed prior to the workshops.

    From week 2, weekly workshops will provide the practical and group work components of the course, allowing for the development of production skills for the digital storytelling environment along with critical class discussion and activities about key theoretical concepts. Students enrolled remotely will complete equivalent activities asynchronously.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.


    WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS
    1 x 1 hour introductory module 1 hour per semester
    5 x 2 hour online module 10 hours per semester
    10 x 2 hour workshop 20 hours per semester
    2 hours reading per week 48 hours per semester
    3 hours research per week 36 hour per semester
    3 hours assignment prep per week 36 hours per semester
    1 hour online module reflection 5 hours per semester


    Learning Activities Summary
    WEEK LECTURE TOPIC
    1 Course orientation, introduction to digital storytelling
    2 How stories work, and how they inform our lives
    3
    4 Technologies for digital storytelling: software, hardware, film-making techniques, sound and music
    5
    6 Case studies – digital storytelling in practice: education, marketing, journalism
    7
    8 Digital storytelling in a global media environment
    9
    10 Giving voice to ourselves
    11
    12 Digital storytelling futures
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment task Weighting Course Learning Outcomes
    Pitch 10% 1, 4, 5
    Story production 50% 1, 2, 3
    Distribution Plan 25% 1, 3, 5
    Reflection statement 15% 1, 5
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Attendance is compulsory at workshop/tutorials and in the introductory lecture in week 1. All assessments must be attempted in order to be eligible to pass the course.
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission
    Assessments will be submitted using the MyUni online assignment submission system.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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