Introduction, analysis, and creation of transmedia properties that expand across multiple film, television, and digital media entertainment platforms. Transmedia’s influence on industry economics and production as well as audience participation.
Athena Title
Transmedia Entertainment
Prerequisite
EMST 3320 and permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will understand concepts of transmedia as creative and industrial practice.
Students will understand cultural and economic implications of transmedia production and consumption.
Students will understand components of contemporary transmedia properties.
Students will understand creative components that complement existing economic, narrative, and/or thematic functions.
Students will understand evaluation and interpretation of media texts’ transmedia strategies.
Students will understand analysis and creation of narratives that take place across multiple delivery channels.
Topical Outline
Transmedia narrative structure
Transmedia universe case studies
Interactivity
Industry and production approaches
Participation
Transmedia spaces
