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This course is part of the University of Cambridge’s MicroMaster’s program in Writing for Performance and Entertainment Industries.

How can you utilise the innovative creative world of online digital platforms to advance and create new material as dramatic writers? We will be looking in depth at how to find an digital form that stimulates you as a writer. Do you want to write interactive gameplay ‘script’ for the video game industry? Or learn how to write soundscapes for radio drama and podcast plays? Perhaps you want to create new content for your own YouTube channel? We will be looking at how narrative skill and digital production coincide in all these mediums.

We will consider successful professional examples of digital narratives; look deeply into the changing form of scriptwriting in the video game industry, as well as acquire a knowledge of how to reach a target audience online. This is a comprehensive introduction to writing and innovating digital content.

Learning to write for online platforms, and how to communicate most effectively with an online audience, is now an highly transferable skill for any profession.

Digital expertise, flexible thinking, and expert storytelling abilities are now essential in a diversifying global job market - come and learn essential new skills, and have fun doing it!

You will be set writing exercises over the course of the module, and you will asked to keep a brief creativity journal to note how your ideas progress and how your intuition leads you into productivity. By the end of this module, you will have completed several pieces of script in a range of digital mediums of your choice.

What you'll learn

Specialised knowledge of histories, forms, and traditions of writing for digital performance as well as the cultural contexts of innovative practitioners and practices within digital performance; of contemporary critical, analytical, and narrative theories of digital media and performance;
detailed understanding of key performance components within the discipline, to include: ideational sources, body, space, image, sound, text, movement, environment.
dramaturgical and script-editing skills within digital and radio scripts
developed advanced self-management skills to include working in planned and improvisatory ways, as well as the ability to anticipate and accommodate change, ambiguity, creative risk-taking, uncertainty and unfamiliarity;
how to create effective structure within a scene; how to edit your script; how to create effective characters within online narratives.

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Learning objectives

Specialised knowledge of histories, forms, and traditions of writing for digital performance as well as the cultural contexts of innovative practitioners and practices within digital performance; of contemporary critical, analytical, and narrative theories of digital media and performance;
Detailed understanding of key performance components within the discipline, to include: ideational sources, body, space, image, sound, text, movement, environment.
Dramaturgical and script-editing skills within digital and radio scripts

Developed advanced self-management skills to include working in planned and improvisatory ways, as well as the ability to anticipate and accommodate change, ambiguity, creative risk-taking, uncertainty and unfamiliarity;
How to create effective structure within a scene; how to edit your script; how to create effective characters within online narratives.

Specialised knowledge of histories, forms, and traditions of writing for digital performance as well as the cultural contexts of innovative practitioners and practices within digital performance; of contemporary critical, analytical, and narrative theories of digital media and performance;
Detailed understanding of key performance components within the discipline, to include: ideational sources, body, space, image, sound, text, movement, environment.
Dramaturgical and script-editing skills within digital and radio scripts
Developed advanced self-management skills to include working in planned and improvisatory ways, as well as the ability to anticipate and accommodate change, ambiguity, creative risk-taking, uncertainty and unfamiliarity;
How to create effective structure within a scene; how to edit your script; how to create effective characters within online narratives.

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Explores foundational skills for writing in the online space

Teaches techniques for writing effective digital content

Covers digital writing, including scriptwriting for video games and YouTube channels

Course includes writing exercises and a creativity journal

Provides instruction in digital media theory and performance

Helps learners develop self-management skills for creative work

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Learners who complete Digital Platforms in Performance will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Video Game Writer

The Video Game Writer is responsible for writing scripts and dialogue for video games. This course provides foundational knowledge of the video game industry and the unique challenges of writing for this medium. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for writing engaging video game narratives.

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Interactive Media Designer

Interactive Media Designers work on creating interactive experiences for various digital platforms, including websites, social media, and mobile apps. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital platforms and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging interactive experiences.

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Digital Content Creator

The Digital Content Creator develops and creates digital content for various platforms, including websites, social media, and mobile apps. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital platforms and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging digital content.

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Digital Platforms Specialist

The Digital Platforms Specialist works to develop, manage, and promote digital platforms, including websites, social media, and mobile apps. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital platforms and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Furthermore, this course may be particularly beneficial for those interested in working with digital platforms in the entertainment industry, as it focuses on the use of these platforms for performance and storytelling.

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Radio Producer

A Radio Producer is responsible for the production of radio programs, which are broadcast over the airwaves. This course provides foundational knowledge of the radio industry and the unique challenges of writing and producing radio programs. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging radio programs.

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Screenwriter

A Screenwriter writes scripts for film and television. This course provides a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for writing engaging screenplays. Additionally, this course may be particularly beneficial for those interested in writing for digital platforms, as it focuses on the use of these platforms for performance and storytelling.

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Podcaster

A Podcaster creates and hosts podcasts, which are audio programs that are distributed over the internet. This course provides foundational knowledge of the podcasting industry and the unique challenges of writing and producing podcasts. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging podcasts.

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Digital Analyst

A Digital Analyst is responsible for analyzing digital data to measure the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital analytics tools and how to use them effectively to measure the success of digital marketing campaigns. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging digital content that resonates with target audiences.

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Public Relations (PR) Specialist

A Public Relations (PR) Specialist is responsible for managing the public relations of businesses and organizations. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various public relations channels and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging public relations content.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates documentation for technical products and services. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital platforms and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging technical documentation.

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User Experience (UX) Designer

A UX Designer is responsible for designing the user experience of digital products and services. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital platforms and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging user experiences.

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Social Media Manager

A Social Media Manager is responsible for managing social media accounts for businesses and organizations. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various social media platforms and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging social media content.

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Content Strategist

A Content Strategist is responsible for developing and implementing content strategies for various digital platforms. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital platforms and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging content.

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Digital Marketing Manager

A Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for planning and executing digital marketing campaigns. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital marketing channels and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging digital marketing content.

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Instructional Designer

An Instructional Designer creates and develops instructional materials, such as online courses and training programs. This course provides foundational knowledge of the various digital platforms and how to use them effectively to reach target audiences. Additionally, this course helps build a foundation in digital storytelling and scriptwriting, which are essential skills for creating engaging instructional materials.

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