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Transmedia Writing
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 22 hours
  • Course by Michigan State University
  • Offered by

About

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."

Modules

What Is Transmedia?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • What is Transmedia?

Creating An Idea

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Pitch your Idea(s) for a Transmedia IP

1 Videos

  • Creating an Idea

Create A Writers Group

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Form A Writers Group

Write A Logline

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write A Logline

1 Videos

  • Write a Logline

Define The Dramatic Question

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write The Dramatic Question

1 Videos

  • Define the Dramatic Question

Define Your Characters

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write up a detailed character profile of your protagonist

1 Videos

  • Define Your Characters

Pitch Chapter One

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write your Pitch for Chapter One

1 Videos

  • Pitch Chapter One

Write Your First Chapter

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write Chapter One

1 Videos

  • Write Your First Chapter

Outline Chapter Two

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write your Chapter Two outline

1 Videos

  • Outline Chapter Two

Write Chapter Two

    • 1 Videos
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1 Peer Review

  • Write Chapter Two

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  • Write Chapter Two

Write An Outline

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write an outline of the screenplay adaptation of the first chapter of your novel

1 Videos

  • Writing an Outline

Screenplay Format and Film Grammar

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Screenplay Format and Grammar

Start Your Screenplay

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Using screenplay formatting, adapt chapter one into the opening scenes of your screenplay

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  • Becoming Familiar With The Software

Write a detailed Outline

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write an outline of the screenplay adaptation of Chapter Two

1 Videos

  • Chapter 2 Adaptation

Write The Screenplay Version of Chapter Two

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write the screenplay version of Chapter Two

1 Videos

  • Screenplay Chapter 2

What Kind Of Game

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write a brief pitch of your Game

1 Videos

  • What Kind of Game

Create Your Narrative Game Design Document

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Write your Game Design Concept

1 Videos

  • Create Your Narrative Game Design Document

Thank You

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Thank You

Auto Summary

Transmedia Writing, offered by Coursera in the Arts & Humanities domain, is a project-centered course designed to help you develop original intellectual property across various platforms. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will start your novel, adapt it into a screenplay, and create a game design concept. The course emphasizes active learning through writing and peer reviews to foster creativity and critical thinking. With a focus on experiential learning, this foundational course spans 1320 minutes and offers starter and professional subscription options. Ideal for aspiring writers eager to explore and express their creativity.

David Wheeler
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David Wheeler