Fundamentals of Storytelling (5 cr)

Objective

The students are acquainted with the role of storytelling has had in different epochs. They know the conventions of storytelling, the classical story structure and key dramaturgical concepts. The students know the key audiovisual program types, target audiences and distribution platforms. The students can compose content for different program types and platforms and do background research. The students can work in a group and present their ideas.

Content

- Fundamentals of storytelling.
- Different program types.
- Target audiences and distribution platforms.
- The classical story structure, dramaturgical tools and key terminology.
- Working in a group.
- Idea processing, background research and the phases of process writing.

Location and time

29.8. - 13.10.2023
Teaching space, see course schedule.

Materials

Lecture materials + literature recommended during the course.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, Project, Assignments, Assignments in small groups, Exam

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

8.2.2023

I case of failing the test you can attend Metropolia's general re-examination day - more detailed information about the re-examination days is at the student services office.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

No alternatives.

Student workload

Contact teaching / distance learning: 27 hours (time the teacher teaches)
Project, group work: 70 hours (time when the teacher is not present)
Exercises: 30 hours (getting acquainted with the material, doing the tasks)
Exam: 8 hours

Content scheduling

- fundamentals of storytelling
- different program types and audiences.
- classical structure of the story, dramaturgical tools and key terminology
- working as a part of a group
- ideation, background research, and the steps of process writing.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have acceptable participation in class and complete the assignments to a satisfactory standard. They are acquainted with narrative conventions and classic dramaturgical concepts. They can recognize classical narrative elements from an existing story and understand the key concepts of narrative structure. They can work as a member of a group.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students actively participate in class and complete the assignments to a good standard. They are well familiar with the classical narrative conventions and dramaturgical concepts. They can work as a member of a group. They understand the fundamentals of process writing, and the significance of feedback.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students actively participate in class and complete the assignments to an excellent standard. They have excellent mastery ofl the classical narrative conventions and dramaturgical concepts. They can work as a member of a group in a creative and constructive manner. They master the principles of process writing, and are able to give and receive feedback.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Attendance requirement 80 %
Learning assignments
Exam