New Undergraduate Courses
Spring 2008
English 436: Writing for Informational Interactive Media
3 credits, distance learning
Instructor: M. Mabrito
Provides an introduction to writing for informational interactive media. Material presented includes: the role of the interactive writer, thinking interactively, interactive structure, script format and the special challenges of presenting information interactively. We will study sample informational interactive programs and scripts including: e-learning, educational and reference CDs and DVDs, and multimedia exhibits, among others. Students will create an original design proposal for an informational interactive application with flowchart, script, and treatment.
ENGL 437: Writing for Narrative Interactive Media
3 credits, distance learning
Instructor: M. Mabrito
Provides an introduction to writing for narrative interactive media. Material presented includes: the role of the interactive writer, thinking interactively, interactive structure, script format, digital storytelling, and the special challenges of presenting information interactively. We will study sample narrative interactive programs and scripts, including computer/video games, simulations, and worlds, among others. Students will create an original design proposal for a narrative interactive application with flowchart, script, and treatment.
ENGL 435: Topics in Writing for Digital Media: Digital Storytelling in Interactive Meda
3 credits, distance learning
Instructor: M. Mitol
This course focuses on creating and developing effective characters for interactive media such as computer/video games, and educational and reference CDs and DVDs, among others. Material presented includes: background, history, and development of digital storytelling in the entertainment and educational fields, and techniques and strategies for creating effective characters for a variety of purposes and venues. We will study different interactive projects and the characters that populate them. Students will create an original proposal for a new or revised character to enter an interactive application.
*Engl 435, 436, and 437 complete 9 of the 15 hours for the new Certificate in Writing for Interactive Media |
