Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Digital Storytelling Workshop

    • Welcome!

    • Workshop Overview

    • What is Digital Storytelling?

    • Expectations and Experience

    • Ground Rules

    • Examples of Digital Stories
  • 2

    Session 1: Welcome + Introduction to Storytelling (May 4)

    • Recording of Session 1

    • Session 1 Slides - Introduction to Digital Storytelling

    • Ground Rules

    • Traditional Story Arc

    • Script Writing Guidelines and Tips

    • Homework
  • 3

    Session 2: Sharing Our Story (May 11)

    • Recording of Session 2

    • Session 2 Slides - Sharing Our Story

    • Storyboarding

    • Homework
  • 4

    Session 3: Exploring Images and Sound (May 18)

    • Recording of Session 3

    • Visual Narratives

    • Session 3 Slides - Images and Sound

    • Sites for Copyright-Free Images, Sounds, and Music

    • Homework
  • 5

    Session 4: Making Our Film (May 25)

    • Recording of Session 4

    • Session 4 Slides - Video Editing

    • Example DSTs

    • WeVideo Tutorials

    • Homework

    • Consent Form for Digital Storytelling

    • Submit Your Completed DST Here

    • Film Festival Showcase
  • 6

    Session 5: Film Festival (June 8)

    • Final Films