Course code

BFI7027.FK

old course code

BFI7027

Course title in Estonian

Transmeedia loojutustuse teooriad ja meetodid

Course title in English

Transmedia Storytelling Theories and Methods

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Alessandro Nanì (language of instruction:English)

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

- to support the study of theories of transmedia storytelling;
- to provide analytical models applicable to transmedia narratives;
- to explore how different media texts such as ‘learning games’ can serve as tools to support different fields

Brief description of the course

The course is an overview of theories of transmedia storytelling, one that builds from general theories to the specific examination of practices and models applicable to different sub-areas of transmedia.

The course is divided in four sections:
“Introduction”. The section provides the context in which transmedia has flourished and a general overview of the terminology and theories of transmedia storytelling.
“Medium”. The section covers the variety of media that are typically involved in transmedia narratives.
"Audience" The section focuses on transmedia storytelling linked to issues of participation and engagement of, not only the typical AV audiences, but even the general public.
“Analysis”. The section supports the critical examination of case studies of transmedia narratives with a specific focus on areas such as education, journalism and civic participation.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledge of fundamental theoretical approaches to transmedia practices;
- has ability to understand and analyse transmedia narratives;
- understands of the potentials of transmedia storytelling applied to different fields.

Teacher

Alessandro Nani, MA

Study programmes containing that course

Screen Media and Innovation (BFSMM/24.FK)
Communication Management (KOKJM/24.FK)
Screen Media and Innovation (BFSMM/23.FK)
Communication Management (KOKJM/23.FK)
Screen Media and Innovation (BFSMM/22.FK)
Communication Management (KOKJM/22.FK)
Social Entrepreneurship (STSEM/22.YK)
Social Entrepreneurship (STSEM/21.YK)
Communication Management (KOKJM/21.FK)
Screen Media and Innovation (BFSMM/21.FK)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/21.DT)
Screen Media and Innovation (BFSMM/20.FK)
Social Entrepreneurship (STSEM/20.YK)
Communication Management (KOKJM/20.FK)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/20.DT)
Communication Management (KOKJM/19.FK)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/19.DT)
Social Entrepreneurship (STSEM/19.YK)
Communication Management (KOKJM/18.FK)
Social Entrepreneurship (STSEM/18.YK)
Human-Computer Interaction (IFIMM/18.DT)
Contemporary Media (BFNMM/18.FK)
Communication (KOKOM/18.FK)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/18.DT)
Contemporary Media (BFNMM/17.FK)
Human-Computer Interaction (IFIMM/17.DT)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/17.DT)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/16.DT)
Human-Computer Interaction (IFIMM/16.DT)
Digital Learning Games (DTLGM/15.DT)