| Workshop Details | |
|---|---|
| Level | Introductory |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Length | 4 to 6 hours weekly, for 2 weeks |
| Time | 9:00 am Pacific Time |
| Location | Online |
| Capacity | 15 |
| Tuition | $695 / $550 for Students and Seniors |
Experience StoryCenter’s globally recognized workshop approach for developing personal narratives, building community, and honoring your life experience.
Over the course of two weeks, guided by experienced StoryCenter facilitators, you will craft and produce a two- to four-minute digital story based on a 300-word narration script.
This is the online version of the original project-based, in-person digital storytelling workshop.
It includes five group meetings, plus individual support. Through engagement in the workshop activities and individual assignments, participants will:
Identify a personal story for their project.
Craft a written narrative or script.
Create an audio recording of the narrative.
Assemble photos, video clips and sound files to accompany the voiceover.
Edit and finalize a video. All participants complete a video regardless of previous video editing experience.
The workshop requires attendance at five online sessions over two weeks: Monday, Jan 4; Wednesday, Jan 6; Friday, Jan 8; Monday, Jan 11; and Friday, Jan 15, 2027. Each session is two hours and begins at 9 am Pacific Time/ 11 am Eastern Time.
The workshop closes when registration reaches capacity.
For details regarding tailored digital storytelling workshops for your organization, please email info@storycenter.org.
WORKSHOP Activities
StoryCenter’s signature participatory process includes:
An overview of StoryCenter’s Seven Steps of Digital Storytelling Framework.
The story circle group process.
Instructions for recording audio and editing video using WeVideo (StoryCenter will provide a full-feature license to access this video editing platform).
Individual feedback for crafting a narrative and video editing.
A final group screening of all the stories produced during the workshop.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is designed for anyone who is interested in exploring StoryCenter’s participatory media methodology or in simply making a story from their own life. You will engage in a creative group process, enjoy support for crafting a script, and learn to produce a simple, short video. We recommend participation if your organization is inviting StoryCenter to facilitate a custom workshop. It is a pre-requisite for all of StoryCenter’s more advanced workshops and trainings. If you have questions about whether or not this workshop is right for you, contact us at info@storycenter.org.
SPECIAL NOTE
You will need a computer with a Chrome browser and a smartphone. The computer can be a PC, Mac or Chromebook.
StoryCenter provides a license to the cloud-based WeVideo platform for the duration of the workshop.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Before the workshop starts, we will send you instructions about how to prepare and what to expect.
