Summer 2017 - IAT 313 C100
Narrative and New Media (3)
Class Number: 5878
Delivery Method: Distance Education
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Distance Education
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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
- Exercises and Project Milestone Deliverables 50%
- Semi Weekly Quizzes 20%
- Final Project 30%
NOTES:
It is fine to use the ebook versions of the two required textbooks, either your own or any that may be available through SFU's library portal.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
ISBN: 9780415836944
The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative (2nd ed.), Abbott.
ISBN: 9780521715157
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you purchase the book online.
We will start with the reading IMMEDIATELY.
Centre for Online and Distance Education Notes:
Please refer to Canvas for the most updated Take Home Midterm/Final exam times.
Additional Course Fee: $40
Required Readings listed on the course outlines are the responsibility of the student to purchase. Textbooks are available for purchase at the SFU Bookstore on the Burnaby campus or online through the Bookstore's website.
Exams are scheduled to be written on the SFU Burnaby campus at the noted time and date (unless noted as a take-home exam).
Students requiring accommodation as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities.
Students are responsible for following all Exam Policies and Procedures (e.g., missing an exam due to illness).
This course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. Please check your course details in your online delivery method, such as Canvas.
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