Description

Digital Storytelling – create beautiful short visual stories from voice and image

Instructor: Erica Goss

Dates and times: July 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2020, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

For ages 13-17

Platform: Computer with Zoom

Supplies/requirements: Writing materials and access to a computer with Zoom, as well as video editing software such as iMovie or Movie Maker, and the ability to record voice-overs.

In this class, girls will learn how to use images, text and voice to create short, personal videos.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Digital Storytelling

What’s Digital Storytelling? When did it start? We’ll look at examples and discuss the art form.

2. Finding Your Story

Using various techniques, we’ll discover the raw material that leads to the story students want to tell.

3. Storyboarding

Storyboarding is a flexible, visual method of “seeing” the story. It includes all elements of the story, for example, voice, narration, text and images.

4. Putting It All Together

Students will assemble the elements of their digital stories using video-editing software.

5. Conclusion and Film Show

Here’s your chance to show everyone what you made! What were the hardest parts? What did  you learn? Tell us how you made your video.