This module introduces the history, creative practices and current technology development relating to interactive filmmaking. You will acquire comprehensive knowledge of the key theories, methods and tools currently applied in this exciting field of filmmaking.

You will explore and apply interactive storytelling forms, investigating avenues of production and distribution for immersive content and alternative applications of innovative technology.

Investigating interactive filmmaking tools, you will work with specialist development tools and games engines to create your own practical interactive projects. Building on your existing knowledge of traditional filmmaking techniques, you will consider non-linear storytelling, choice-based storytelling, and concurrent narratives.

Engaging in reflective practice, you will share your experiences with staff and peers. You will contribute to a community of practice and learn from fellow filmmakers. Writing a reflective report will enable you to analyse the project's impact on your current and future filmmaking practice.

1. Interactive Film Production – Assessing Learning Outcomes – 1, 2 and 3 – weighted ay 60%
2. Reflective Report – Assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 4 – weighted at 40%

This module will develop your understanding of interactive film production through engaging with research and practical exercises around the history, contemporary and future developments in the field. Problem-based learning will be used to contextualise the development of solutions using the skills and techniques developed through the module.

Workshops will introduce concepts and themes to build your knowledge and understanding of the subject and enable you to develop your applied skills across a range of production tasks with relevant production tools. Technical Instruction will build your competence in the setup and operation of a range of production equipment and post-production tools.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key creative, technological, and scientific aspects and principles, of interactive filmmaking.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Apply appropriate ideas, skills, and technique in the production of an interactive filmmaking project. Application

3. Develop appropriate decision-making and problem solving in relation to the production of an interactive filmmaking project.
Problem Solving

4. Communicate and analyse information, ideas, problems, and solutions related to interactive filmmaking to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Communication
Reflection

Earnshaw, R. et al. (2020) Technology, Design and the Arts - Opportunities and Challenges. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG.
Jenkins, H. (2008) Convergence culture: where old and new media collide. London: New York University Press.
Keane, S. (2007) Cinetech: film, convergence and new media. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Meyer, S.R. (2021) Interactive Storytelling for the Screen. London: Routledge
Schenk, S. (2013) Running and Clicking: Future Narratives in Film. Berlin/Boston: De Gruyter.
Smed, J Suovo, T Skult, N. Skuly, P (2021) Handbook on Interactive Storytelling. Chichester: Wiley

Engaging with interactive filmmaking, you will work with specialist software and games engines to create your own immersive storytelling project. You will acquire comprehensive knowledge of the key theories, methods and tools currently applied in this exciting field of filmmaking. Expanding on your existing knowledge of traditional filmmaking techniques, you will also consider non-linear storytelling, choice-based storytelling, and concurrent narratives.

Portable video and audio recording equipment
Specialist Media Labs – Post-Production Editing, Sound Mixing, Colour Grading
Library Books and Journals
LinkedIn Learning
Academic Study Skills Tutors