Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- understand the concepts of generativivity and interaction in storytelling
- critically review and discuss narrative structures
- produce and communicate an idea of their own as a synopsis (optional credits)
Students will get familiar with the challenges of creating narratives in interactive and generative environments through exercises in narrative styles and genres.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 15.01.2021 - 07.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Rasmus Vuori
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rasmus Vuori
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
During the course various styles and genres or narration as well as interaction will be explored and analyzed both in theory and through practical examples.
The course will start with a few lectures in the subject and then turn into a seminar format where participants present case studies and discuss them.
For completion students need to make one presentation of a case study, and for an optional additional +2 credits students can also write an present a synopsis of their own.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Since participation in the seminar is fundamental, grading is based on a combination of course attendance and case study presentation.
Missed seminar sessions can be compensated by short essays on the topic of the missed session.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Full student workload is approximately 60h for participating in the seminar and an additional 40h for those who also make a synopsis (+2 ECTS)