Christy Dena

Christy Dena is a renowned and award-winning cross-media and interactive storyteller, narrative design activist, and the owner of Universe Creation 101. Here are some key points about her:

Background and Education

• Christy Dena holds a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University (1990-1994), a Post Graduate Diploma from the University of Melbourne (2002), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Sydney (2003-2009). She also completed a Certificate IV at Monash University in 2023.1

Professional Experience

• She is the founder, writer, designer, and director of Universe Creation 101, a studio she established in January 2009. The studio focuses on creating original and commissioned interactive and multi-artform projects, including digital games, installations, VR, live experiences, tabletop games, film, TV, theatre, and print.123
• Christy Dena also serves as a post-graduate supervisor at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (since 2017) and has been involved in developing educational programs, such as the Master of Creative Industries program at SAE Creative Media Institute.1

Awards and Honors

• Christy Dena has received numerous awards and honors, including the National SAE Staff Excellence Awards for Teaching and Learning, the Staff Excellence Award for "Creative and Scholarly" from SAE Creative Media Institute, and several awards for her interactive writing projects, such as "AUTHENTIC IN ALL CAPS" and "Magister Ludi".1

Contributions and Expertise

• She is known for her innovative work in cross-media and interactive storytelling, combining various art forms to create engaging narratives. Christy Dena is also recognized for her contributions to remote practice frameworks in education and her role as an educator and consultant in the creative industries.134

Current Projects

• Christy Dena is currently developing original projects, doing contract work, writing a book about emancipatory narrative design, and supervising PhD candidates at the Norwegian Film School.1