Cross Media Practice

Unit code: ASN2001 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
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Overview
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Overview

The ways in which audiences engage with narratives is changing due to developments in media distribution and technological convergence. Media narratives are interwoven across platforms and devices and are experienced in a combination of real and virtual environments. In turn, target audiences and fans actively participate in, share, create, curate and influence these narratives. In this unit, students will investigate transmedia production, narratives, and ‘story worlds’ and analyse the use, impact and potentials of participatory culture and user engagement.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse the use of media platforms in association with cross media narratives;
  2. Conceptualise effective cross media project plan to engage with a target audience;
  3. Present and appraise project pitches that exhibits industry cross media practice; and
  4. Utilise a range of media platforms in the planning and creation of cross media projects.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Research Paper
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Grade: 20%
Case study analysis of cross media practice
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 30%
Project proposal
Assessment type: Creative Works
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Grade: 30%
Cross Media Project Teaser
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Pitch presentation

Required reading

Required reading is provided to students via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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