MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ADV4641 Transmedia Storytelling Fall 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜL ŞENER
Course Objectives: Today’s marketscape has become pervaded by multiple media contents available on multiple media platforms, accessed through multiple media devices. Such transformation created a shift in the way consumers and brands interact. The main objective of this course is to examine the working dynamics of transmedia storytelling within the context of building a consistent brand narrative and seamless brand experience.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of this course, students will be able,
1) to explain the main components of transmedia storytelling.
2) to develop a strategic perspective on how brands implements transmedia storytelling principles in their marketing communications.
3) to explain best brand practices where a single brand story is told consistently through various traditional and digital channels.
4) to develop capabilities in terms of designing and sharing effective brand narratives and creating engagement.
5) to gain an understanding on how brands can develop impactful transmedia strategies.
6) to learn about how trandsmedia storytelling becomes instrumental in other areas other than advertisements (e.g. entertainment, game, social change).

Course Content

Brands, Brand Communication, Transmedia, Brand Stories

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation
2) Basics of strategic story creation in contemporary marketing
3) Brands as modern storytellers and culture shapers
4) Transformatory power of media convergence on brand communications
5) Transmedia storytelling as a brand strategy
6) Understanding transmedia story experience in prosumers' era
7) Fundamentals of brand stories: Character, message, storyline, conflict
8) Midterm
9) Fundamentals of brand stories: Character, message, storyline, conflict
10) The Hero's Transmedial Journey (Quiz)
11) Brand myths in Transmedia Era: Brand's worldview, Brand representative, Story and Brand culture
12) Brand myths in Transmedia Era: Brand's worldview, Brand representative, Story and Brand culture
13) Transmedia storytelling with brand cases
14) Transmedia branding in the digital world through the eyes of the industry: Guest Speaker

Sources

Course Notes:
References: H. Jenkins ( 2006). "Convergence culture: Where old and new media collide", New York University Press

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 1 2 2
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 3 3
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 131

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution