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Transmedia Writing

Approx. 22 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course is designed to teach students how to write for multiple platforms, with a focus on transmedia storytelling. Students will learn how to create engaging narratives that can be experienced across different mediums, such as video games, movies, and comics.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to develop stories that can be experienced across various platforms
Understand the fundamentals of transmedia storytelling
Create engaging narratives that can be experienced by audiences in different ways

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Transmedia Producer
- USA: $75,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹14,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €45,000
Content Strategist
- USA: $60,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
Transmedia Writer
- USA: $40,000 - $80,000
- India: ₹2,00,000 - ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €30,000

Learning Outcomes

Ability to write compelling stories for multiple platforms
Understanding of the fundamentals of transmedia storytelling
Experience developing and creating engaging narratives

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic writing skills
Familiarity with different storytelling mediums

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

Similar Courses

Writing for Games
Storytelling for Social Media

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Notable People in This Field

Henry Jenkins
Jenova Chen

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Description

Do you have a desire to write a novel, write a screenplay, design a video game? In this project-centered course you will develop your own, original, intellectual property (IP) into a transmedia project containing written versions of your IP on various platforms. You will begin your novel, adapt the first chapters of your novel into the opening scenes of a film or TV show and create a game design concept of your IP.

Learner review: "So much AMAZING information! The teacher and content are wonderful. Learned so much!" This is a course is based in "Active Learning" so that most of the actual learning takes place within your own activities - that is, writing! You will learn by doing. I am a proponent of experiential learning (also known as active learning). My lectures are short and succinct, designed in a step-by-step process essential to your success as a writer. I will guide you, I will show you how to get there, hopefully I will inspire you, but I won’t show you how to write or what to write. That is up to you, you are the only one who can illustrate your creative thoughts, by writing them! I firmly believe that the only way to become a writer is to write, write, write. You need to unleash your creativity and my plan is to help you to do exactly that! Learner review: "This is the most challenging writing course that I have done so far! But, it actually made me write the first two chapters of my novel and now, I am now looking forward to finishing the novel and getting it published." All of the assignments on this course are peer review. At each stage of the process, whether creating your novel, your screenplay or your video game, you will post your written work and review the works of your peers. Peer review is an extremely important element of this course. Giving feedback and getting feedback is essential to the development of your critical thinking and your growth as a writer. It is as important as the writing itself. This course is designed to tap into your creativity and help you to develop your skills in expressing that creativity through written words. Learner review: "It made me stay up to 4AM a few times, but its incredible. You will learn a lot, and it is a very fun class" Writing is a truly beautiful, amazing, satisfying thing. Imagine, putting your own words on a page to tell a story which enters your readers minds and allows them to share the thoughts, emotions and lives of your characters. It is a very rewarding experience. Learner review: "This course really pushed me to my limits and it is an eye opener for me that there are goals that I can still achieve and accomplish through the world of writing."

Outline

Develop Your Transmedia Concept
What is Transmedia?
Creating an Idea
Write a Logline
Define the Dramatic Question

Write The First Chapter Of Your Novel
Define Your Characters
Pitch Chapter One
Write Your First Chapter

Write Chapter Two Of Your Novel
Outline Chapter Two
Write Chapter Two

Adapt Chapter One To The Opening Scenes Of Your Screenplay
Writing an Outline
Screenplay Format and Grammar
Becoming Familiar With The Software

Adapt Chapter Two Into Screenplay Format
Chapter 2 Adaptation
Screenplay Chapter 2

Transform Your IP Into a Concept for a Game Design
What Kind of Game
Create Your Narrative Game Design Document
Thank You

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for the course Transmedia Writing on Coursera. Learners have praised the course for its practical approach to teaching transmedia storytelling. Overall, the course has received positive feedback from users.

Pros from User Reviews

The course is well-structured and easy to follow
The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
The practical assignments help learners apply what they've learned
The course provides a good overview of transmedia storytelling

Cons from User Reviews

The course may be too basic for advanced learners
Some learners found the course content to be repetitive
The course doesn't cover all aspects of transmedia storytelling in depth

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