UM1NAR05 Narrative

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Introduction

Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.

Included in the following bachelor's degrees:

Course Aim(s)

The course aims to explore the variety of tools and techniques which contribute to the production of meaning in narrative.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1	major contributing works and authors to the discipline of Narrative studies.
K2	the principles and processes of narrative in a variety of media.
K3	the requisite story elements for creation of innovative narrative forms.

Skills

The student gain skills in

S1	the tools and techniques used in the production of narrative for games and animation.
S2	adaptation/modification and creation of non-linear narrative forms.
S3	analysis of narrative elements that contribute to successful media products.

General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1	an awareness of the importance of cultural, social and historical contextualization in narratives.
G2	the role of narrative in the development of media products.

Course Topics

Teaching Methods

Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.

Resources and Equipment

Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).

Prerequisite Knowledge

Refer to entry requirements.

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

125 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

Work Requirements

There are no mandatory assignments in this course.

Assessment Strategy

This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.

Form of assessment	Grading scale	Grouping	Duration of assessment
Portfolio of Work	A-F