Transmedia Writing
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There are 6 modules in this course
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 wonβt 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."
In Module 1 you will create your Transmedia Intellectual Property (your IP), you will write a logline (a single sentence that describes the essence of your IP) and define the Dramatic Question of your IP
What's included
4 videos3 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
4 videosβ’Total 16 minutes
- What is Transmedia?β’6 minutes
- Creating an Ideaβ’4 minutes
- Write a Loglineβ’4 minutes
- Define the Dramatic Questionβ’3 minutes
3 peer reviewsβ’Total 300 minutes
- Pitch your Idea(s) for a Transmedia IPβ’120 minutes
- Write A Loglineβ’60 minutes
- Write The Dramatic Questionβ’120 minutes
1 discussion promptβ’Total 10 minutes
- Form A Writers Groupβ’10 minutes
In Module 2 you will begin your novel. You will design a Profile of your Main Characters, create an outline for your First Chapter, you will learn about point of view and syntax for writing a novel and you will write the First Chapter of your Novel.
What's included
3 videos3 peer reviews
3 videosβ’Total 12 minutes
- Define Your Charactersβ’2 minutes
- Pitch Chapter Oneβ’2 minutes
- Write Your First Chapterβ’7 minutes
3 peer reviewsβ’Total 300 minutes
- Write up a detailed character profile of your protagonistβ’120 minutes
- Write your Pitch for Chapter Oneβ’60 minutes
- Write Chapter Oneβ’120 minutes
In Module 3 you will outline the second chapter of your novel and you will write Chapter Two
What's included
2 videos2 peer reviews
2 videosβ’Total 5 minutes
- Outline Chapter Twoβ’2 minutes
- Write Chapter Twoβ’3 minutes
2 peer reviewsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Write your Chapter Two outlineβ’60 minutes
- Write Chapter Twoβ’60 minutes
In Module 4 you will begin your screenplay. You will write an outline of your adaptation of Chapter One of your novel into the opening scenes of your screenplay, you will learn about screenplay format and film grammar, you will become familiar with free screenplay software and you will write the opening scenes of your screenplay.
What's included
3 videos2 peer reviews
3 videosβ’Total 12 minutes
- Writing an Outlineβ’3 minutes
- Screenplay Format and Grammarβ’3 minutes
- Becoming Familiar With The Softwareβ’6 minutes
2 peer reviewsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Write an outline of the screenplay adaptation of the first chapter of your novelβ’60 minutes
- Using screenplay formatting, adapt chapter one into the opening scenes of your screenplayβ’60 minutes
In Module 5 you will write a detailed outline of your screenplay adaptation of Chapter Two of your novel, then you will write the scenes for the screenplay version of Chapter Two.
What's included
2 videos2 peer reviews
2 videosβ’Total 3 minutes
- Chapter 2 Adaptationβ’1 minute
- Screenplay Chapter 2β’1 minute
2 peer reviewsβ’Total 240 minutes
- Write an outline of the screenplay adaptation of Chapter Twoβ’120 minutes
- Write the screenplay version of Chapter Twoβ’120 minutes
In Module 6 you will create a Design Document to pitch your video game concept. You will learn about various types of video games with a focus on narrative games, write a description of the game version of your IP and you will create a full pitch document for your video game.
What's included
3 videos2 peer reviews
3 videosβ’Total 13 minutes
- What Kind of Gameβ’5 minutes
- Create Your Narrative Game Design Documentβ’5 minutes
- Thank Youβ’3 minutes
2 peer reviewsβ’Total 180 minutes
- Write a brief pitch of your Gameβ’120 minutes
- Write your Game Design Conceptβ’60 minutes
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Reviewed on Aug 17, 2017
Soo much AMAZING information!The teacher and content are wonderful. Learned so much!
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023
Would like if there was a bit more of relevant feedback aspect from the mentor rather than peers.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2020
Very good way to develop three forms of writing with scripts, novels and game development with the same theme
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