The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to bring together
conceptual and technical skills from previous
courses, and use them to analyse the field of
interactive storytelling, to create a sample work
in this field, and to explore its potential within
broadcast, mobile and online media.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to:
a) explain the techniques used in interactive
storytelling;
b) understand the problems and issues inherent in
these techniques;
c) create a storyboard for an interactive story;
d) use their existing skills as a team member in
the production of such a storyboard.
Course contents
Block 1: theoretical lectures; analysis of
existing examples
Block 2: storyboarding techniques; group project
to create a storyboard
Block 3: analysis of technical issues in design
& production;
Block 4: mentored group project to produce an
interactive story app
Previous course names
None
Recommended or required reading
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Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 20 hours
- Practical exercises - 43 hours
- Small-group work - 50 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Assignment 1: pitching an idea for an interactive
story
Assignment 2: presentation of finalised storyboard and production schedule
Assignment 3: presentation of first version of
story app
Assignment 4: presentation of completed app
The examinations contribute to the final grade as
follows:
Assignment 1: 20%
Assignment 2: 20%
Assignment 3: 20%
Assignment 4: 40%
Teacher
- Granath Thomas
- Kelly Owen
- Lindfors Kauko
- Mård Tommy
- Nordström Robert
- Räisä Tiina
- Törnqvist Jutta
Examiner
Törnqvist Jutta
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions