Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2016 - IAT 313 D100

Narrative and New Media (3)

Class Number: 5750

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2016: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    Completion of 48 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores the role of narrative in various media and New Media environments, from traditional linear environments and multi-linear and networked media environments. Examines the relationship of narrative elements in the light of the practice and the aesthetics of New Media. It will include an overview of New Media theorists.

COURSE DETAILS:

Explores the role of narrative in various media and New Media environments: both traditional linear environments and multi-linear and networked media environments. Examines the relationship of narrative elements in the light of the practice and the aesthetics of New Media. It will include an overview of New Media theorists such as Murray, Bolter & Grusin, and Zimmerman.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Learning Activities:
 The class will include lectures, screenings, class discussions, course readings, Canvas material/discussion board, writing assignments and media project assignments.  Some assignments and short exercises will be conducted during class times.  

Course Objectives: In this course students will:
•   Demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles of linear and multi-linear narrative
•   Demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamental aesthetics of new media environments
•   Analyze the construction of traditional linear narratives (film, animation, comics, short story, graphic novels, poetry, songs, etc.)
•   Analyze multi-linear multi-media narrative aesthetics and construction (video-games, hypertext, websites, interactive video, interactive installation)
•   Plan and produce linear and multi-linear narrative projects.

Grading

  • Weekly Exercises, Quizzes, & Activities 15%
  • Project 1: Linear Narrative Draft 30%
  • Midterm Exam 10%
  • Project 2: Multi-linear Narrative 30%
  • Final Exam 10%
  • Textbook Ideas Presentation 5%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Texts, Resources & Materials:
IAT 313 Course web site, discussion board and email

REQUIRED READING:

"Interactive Digital Narrative:  History, Theory & Practice" (2015) by Hartmut Koenitz, Gabriele Ferri, Mads Haahr, Digdem Sezen, Tonguç Ibrahim Sezen; Routledge

This textbook is available as an ebook in the SFU Library.



ISBN: 9781138782396

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