This foundations course offers special focus on the intercultural histories and practices of creative discourse, structure and impact. Students will explore the macro fluid histories and structures of creativity and construction in genre and expectation. This macro course will include emphasis on the legacies of creative discourse and practice in English and monolingual contexts. Included will be the urgent history and contemporary architecture and structure for creativity in evolving and international frames and contexts.
- To introduce, illustrate, and rethink established notions of creativity, particularly in regards to transmediality.
- To provide an overview of the historical development of various creative genres across cultures with a focus on recent paradigms and the latest ideas.
- To initiate students into the practice of studying creative texts through the lenses of both a critical reader and a creator.
Weeks will alternate between two-hour lectures and two-hour tutorials on Thursday evenings. Students are required to attend both lectures and tutorials. In lectures, students will be introduced to new material for study, while tutorials will actualise the studied materials via practical activities. Both lectures and tutorials require mandatory attendance.
Moodle: The course Moodle site is the main portal for your individual learning through the semester. You will also upload your written assignments on Moodle (via Turnitin).
Readings: Bi-weekly readings will usually consist of two readings: primary reading(s), which constitute a variety of creative works such as a selection of poems, scenes from a film, gameplay, etc. and secondary reading(s), which constitute at least one critical/analytical text. Most readings will be available on Moodle and/or in the libraries. Students need to complete the assigned primary and secondary readings for a full understanding of the lectures and tutorials. The recommended readings are intended to offer more perspectives.
Workshops: Tutorial workshops will come with their own bi-weekly assignments to encourage students to explore the possibilities for creative expression via unique forms. Completing these assignments will be essential to participate in workshop activities.
Participation and tutorial contribution 10%
In-Class Essay 30%
Final: Transmedia Storytelling Project 35%
Critical Reflection 25%