COURSE SYLLABUS
Transmedia Storytelling, 7.5 credits
Transmedia Storytelling, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2023
| Course Code: | LTMK13 |
| Confirmed by: | Director of Education May 26, 2023 |
| Valid From: | Autumn 2023 |
| Version: | 1 |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Social sciences |
| Subject group: | MK1 |
| Specialised in: | G1F |
| Main field of study: | Media and Communication Science |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- describe fundamental theoretical perspectives on transmedia studies
- identify the core characteristics of transmedia storytelling
- identify the core characteristics of transmedia storytelling
Skills and abilities
- apply relevant theoretical concepts to plan and develop transmedia projects
- design and implement creative solutions for transmedia communication
- design and implement creative solutions for transmedia communication
Judgement and approach
- discuss opportunities and challenges related to practical communication across multiple media platforms
- critically reflect upon the planning and development of transmedia projects
- critically reflect upon the planning and development of transmedia projects
Contents
- Fundamental theoretical concepts
- Characteristics of transmedia storytelling
- Problems and solutions related to transmedia projects
- Creative solutions for transmedia communication
Type of instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and exercises performed individually and in groups.
A learning management system is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
A learning management system is used.
Students who have been admitted to and registered for a course have the right to receive instruction/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course instance to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive instruction/supervision expires.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and passed courses of at least 45 credits in Media and Communication Science or equivalent. English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.
Examination and grades
The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.
The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one element of examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all the elements included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all elements of examination have been passed.
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The course is examined through two seminars, one group presentation and one individual written assignment.
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course. To pass the course students must receive at least a passing grade on every assignment. The final course grade is determined by weighting the grades received on Group presentation and Individual written assignment.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt. If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
The examiner has the right to give an adapted examination or let the student carry out the examination in an alternative way provided that the intended learning outcomes can be secured and that there are exceptional reasons for this, including the student's right to targeted study support.
The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one element of examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all the elements included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all elements of examination have been passed.
The examination is based on the intended learning outcomes.
The course is examined through two seminars, one group presentation and one individual written assignment.
The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Further information concerning assessment of specific intended learning outcomes and grading criteria is provided at the beginning of the course. To pass the course students must receive at least a passing grade on every assignment. The final course grade is determined by weighting the grades received on Group presentation and Individual written assignment.
Students are guaranteed a minimum of three attempts to pass an examination, including the regular attempt. If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student can request that the next attempt be graded by a new examiner. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the associate dean of education. A student may not make a second attempt at any examination already passed in order to receive a higher grade.
In case a course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the earlier syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.
The examiner has the right to give an adapted examination or let the student carry out the examination in an alternative way provided that the intended learning outcomes can be secured and that there are exceptional reasons for this, including the student's right to targeted study support.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar 1 | 1 credit | U/G |
| Seminar 2 | 1 credit | U/G |
| Group presentation | 4 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
| Individual written assignment | 1.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
Course evaluation
The instruction is followed up throughout the course. A course evaluation is conducted at the end of the course. A summary and comments are published in the learning management system. The evaluation constitutes a basis for future improvements to the course.
Course literature
Fisher, Daniel, Fücker, Sonjia, Selm, Hanna & Sunderman, Anna (2023). Narrating Sustainability through Storytelling. Routledge. 142 p.
Freeman, Matthew & Gambarato, Renira R. (2019). The Routledge Companion to Transmedia Studies. Routledge. 491 p.
Gambarato, Renira R. & Alzamora, Geane (2018). Exploring Transmedia Journalism in the Digital Age. IGI Global. 348 p.
Hancox, Donna (2021). The Revolution in Transmedia Storytelling through Place: Pervasive, Ambient and Situated. Routledge. 157 p.
Jenkins, Henry (2006). Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide. New York University Press. 368 p.
Moloney, Kevin (2022). Transmedia Change: Pedagogy and Practice for Socially-Concerned Transmedia Stories. Routledge. 265 p.
Articles. 200 p.
Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start of the course.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system
Freeman, Matthew & Gambarato, Renira R. (2019). The Routledge Companion to Transmedia Studies. Routledge. 491 p.
Gambarato, Renira R. & Alzamora, Geane (2018). Exploring Transmedia Journalism in the Digital Age. IGI Global. 348 p.
Hancox, Donna (2021). The Revolution in Transmedia Storytelling through Place: Pervasive, Ambient and Situated. Routledge. 157 p.
Jenkins, Henry (2006). Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide. New York University Press. 368 p.
Moloney, Kevin (2022). Transmedia Change: Pedagogy and Practice for Socially-Concerned Transmedia Stories. Routledge. 265 p.
Articles. 200 p.
Please note that changes may be made to the reading list up until eight weeks before the start of the course.
Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References
http://ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html
The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University
Information about plagiarism at higher education institutions
Available in the learning management system
Content updated 2015-06-24
