Interaction Design 02

Interaction Design 02: GRPH 325
Fall 2015

Interaction Design II: Interactive Storytelling

Digital storytelling is narrative entertainment that reaches its audience via digital technology. One of its unique characteristics is interactivity — or the back and forth communication between audience and narrative. It is a huge and rapidly growing field (at least 11 major areas) that includes video games, content designed for the internet, mobile devices and apps, interactive television, smart toys, interactive cinema, immersive environments and electronic kiosks.

In this class we will examine 4 of the fastest changing industries that are being affected by digital storytelling: education, journalism, branding and entertainment. Students will create three projects that demonstrate the basic fundamental processes necessary for all digital storytelling.

Transmedia interactivity requires a robust technological understanding. Students will review and expand their knowledge of HTML and CSS while experimenting with new concepts including JavaScript, JQuery and virtual reality.

Projects/Units (See attached project briefs)

• 01: Non-Linear Storytelling for Education & Fiction
• 02: Using Digital Storytelling for Branding, Promotion & Advertising
• 03: Transmedia Storytelling for Non-fiction News & Editorial

Primary Text

• Digital Storytelling : A creator’s guide to interactive entertainment
• Digital Storytelling Online Resource Links: http://www.routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9780415836944/
• Principles of Multimedia Journalism :  Introduction to Digital News Packages

Online Resources

• Web Love Typography
• Codex Magazine
• Hoefler & Co. Webfonts
• Brad Frost: Responsive Design Patterns
• RG/A: This is Responsive
• Webby Awards – Site of the Day
• Commarts – Site of the Day
• Smashing Magazine

Creative Leaders to Follow

• RGA Interactive
• Maya
• Frog Design
• First Born
• Google Creative Lab
• Frog Design
• Wolff Olins
• MIT Media Lab