Digital Storytelling and Interactive Narrative

CMAC 187FS

Digital storytelling methodologies, theory, and practice. In-depth analysis of digital storytelling in various media forms and modes of production. Cultural impact of new media narratives. Exploration of digital storytelling affordances and approaches: text, video, audio, design, animation, and interactivity. Critical analysis of existing media and remediation of older media forms. Experimentation with non-linear, spatial, ludic, and hypermedia approaches. Questions of authorship, agency, authority, and collaboration in blogs, games, fan fiction, adaptations. Hands-on experience developing digital narratives and creating digital critiques. Analytical paper and regular crits.

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Curriculum Codes
  • EI
  • STS
  • W
  • CZ
Cross-Listed As
  • ISS 187FS
  • VMS 187FS
Typically Offered
Occasionally