Core Module Information
Module title: Digital Storytelling

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: IMD09104
Module leader: Ingi Helgason
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: HND Interactive Media Design AND Pre-requisite: [Module IMD08104] Digital Video Development

Description of module content:

Within the context of Digital Storytelling the following topics will be covered:• Cinema, Television, Video Games, Cross-Media Production & Responsive Environments• Visual Literacy & Digital Literacy• Linear Narrative, Non-linear Narrative & Interactive Narrative• Localisation and Internationalisation• Cultural Influences with specific reference to European, North American and Asian Media

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a practical understanding of the methods and techniques used in the conception and development of digital storytelling.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical awareness of alternative forms of interaction, their conventions, potential and suitability for use within digital storytelling.

LO3: Critically appraise issues, influences and trends in digital storytelling.

LO4: Design a concept model for an interactive story.

LO5: Produce a significant narrative driven portfolio artefact to a given brief and project schedule.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ian Smith
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 0 Project - Practical
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Digital Storytelling IMD09104