Available in 2024
Course code

CMNS2016

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course provides an introduction to interactive storytelling and media production for distribution on the World Wide Web and social media platforms. It will attract students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in developing multidisciplinary skills from the domains of Design, Communication and Information Technology. This is a hands-on course that will develop in-demand creative production skills for those looking for a career in social media and traditional media production.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Exhibit skills in the development and promotion of media content for the web and social media

2. Display their ability to conceive, design and construct interactive and branded media

3. Critically appraise their own and the work of others


Content

This course will explore the creation of media content for distribution on the World Wide Web. Topics will include:

  • Basic website production and file management
  • Audio and video files in various formats
  • Moving images and interactive sequences
  • Narrative and interactive web design theory
  • The use of social media to share and promote media content
  • Aspects of Communication Theory

Assessment items

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Media for Social Media

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Interactive Media

Quiz: Online Quiz

Project: Final Project


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2

Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2

Course outline