Digital Media Art 1: Narrative Production (11837.2)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Digital Media Art 1: Narrative Production
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
 South Bank, QLD
Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design And The Built Environment Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
At their best, stories can create imaginary worlds in the mind of the reader. Technologies - be they printed pages or computers - mediate ideas and open new possibilities for authors to present their stories to their readers or viewers. In this unit we look at the ways that stories are mediated by modern technologies and consider how technology changes stories. Rather than working purely in the realm of theory, we explore and engage with concepts by building stories in media technologies. This unit complements Digital Media Art 2: Image Production by encouraging students to develop strategies for self-directed learning of unfamiliar technologies.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse media artefacts to identify how narrative is constructed;
2. Apply knowledge of visual narrative conventions to construct coherent narrative sequences using digital media technologies; and
3. Analyse key narrative elements and adapt them for visual presentation.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11130 Media Worlds

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Mrs Ola Pak
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Mr Rik Lagarto
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Mr Rik Lagarto
2026 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Mrs Ola Pak
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

This unit will provide a range of required texts and readings during its delivery. However, a selection of recommended texts is listed below:

  • Heussner, T., Finley, T. K., Hepler, J. B., & Lemay, A. (2015). The game narrative toolbox. Routledge.
  • Dunford, M., & Jenkins, T. (Eds.). (2017). Digital storytelling: Form and content. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • McRae, E. (2017). Narrative design for indies: Getting started. Fiction Engine.
  • Weiland, K. M. (2016). Creating character arcs: The masterful author's guide to uniting story structure, plot, and character development.

Please Note: These recommended texts are just for consideration and do not have to be purchased.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence
Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students. Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

Participation in higher education is a key factor in your academic success. Engaging actively in both the in-person and online learning activities not only deepens your understanding of the subject matter but also equips you to produce stronger, more insightful assessments. Whether through asking questions, contributing to discussions, or completing online modules, your involvement directly influences how well you grasp the material and apply it in your coursework.

Participation isn't just a formality; it's an investment in your education and future achievements, shaping both your academic performance and long-term success.

Required IT skills

Students require general computing skills in applications such as word, powerpoint, and basic internet search capability.

In-unit costs

Not Applicable

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not Applicable

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