COMM 1038 Digital Narrative (WSTC)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700327
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Description Effective storytelling is at the heart of engaging content. In this unit, you'll learn the basic principles of fictional, narrative storytelling used in screen media. Following on from Screen Media Fundamentals, you'll learn more advanced principles of screen media production, including genre, visual storytelling, camera coverage, lighting, visual style, editing, sound design and performance. You'll also develop an awareness of key narrative concepts such as narrative form, structure, conflict and basic scriptwriting techniques. You'll plan and create a short narrative screen media work, which will demonstrate your enhanced storytelling and production skills.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Audio Visual Studies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Pre-requisite(s) COMM 1042
Co-requisite(s) Students enrolled in the combined DiplomaBachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units
Equivalent Subjects COMM 2036 - Screen and Sound Practices 2 COMM 1037 - Digital Narrative
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 5 quizzes, 10 questions each | 10 | N | Individual |
| Proposal | 1500 words equivalent | 30 | N | Individual |
| Applied Project | Less than 2 minutes | 40 | N | Individual |
| Reflection | 500 words or equivalent | 20 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Term 3 (2022)
Nirimba Education Precinct
Day
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Term 3 (2023)
Nirimba Education Precinct
On-site
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