Arts Education 20

Digital Storytelling and Media Arts

Introduction

"Digital Storytelling and Media Arts" is a dynamic 10-week online course that teaches students how to effectively combine narrative techniques, digital technology, and artistic creativity to produce compelling stories across various media platforms. This course will cover a range of digital storytelling methods, including film, animation, digital photography, and interactive media.

Course Features

• Interactive Content: Tackle new weekly challenges, ranging from digital composition in music to creating eco-art. Each module is crafted to push the boundaries of conventional thinking.

• Flexible Learning: Enjoy the flexibility of asynchronous sessions with continuous access to course materials and dedicated instructor support. Learn at your pace from anywhere in the world.

• Expert Guidance: Gain insights and feedback from esteemed educators and artists who are not just teachers but active contributors to their fields.

• Community Engagement: Connect with diverse peers and share your work, ideas, and inspiration through structured peer reviews and open discussion forums.

Learning Objectives

1. Develop the fundamentals of digital storytelling, including narrative structures, character development, and visual storytelling.

2. Utilize various digital tools and platforms to create and disseminate stories.

3. Build multimedia projects that integrate video, audio, and text to tell stories.

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of different storytelling techniques in media arts.

5. Create a digital storytelling portfolio that showcases a range of techniques and media.

Course Format

• Duration: 10 Weeks

• Delivery: Asynchronous with weekly modules and daily tutorial lessons.

• Assessment: Projects, presentations, and reflective critiques based on weekly themes.

Assessment Criteria

Each project or task within the weekly modules will be graded on a 4-point scale:

• Engagement and Effort (1 point)

• Quality of Output (1 point)

• Understanding and Integration (1 point)

• Reflective Insight (1 point)

Learning Process

• Weekly Video Introductions: At the start of each week, a new video will introduce the theme and outline the activities.

• Activity Choices: Students choose one of the three provided activities (Creative Productive, Cultural Historic, Creative Responsive) to complete and submit by the end of the week.

• Community Engagement: Students are encouraged to share ideas and feedback with peers through discussion boards.

• Instructor Feedback: Instructors provide personalized feedback on submissions to guide students' learning trajectories.

• Reflective Practice: A mandatory weekly reflection via Google Forms to cultivate a deeper understanding of the learning process and personal growth.

Weekly Modules

• Week 1: Introduction to Digital Storytelling

Overview of storytelling principles and introduction to digital platforms and tools.

• Week 2: Visual Narratives and Photography

Techniques for using digital photography to tell stories, including composition, lighting, and editing.

• Week 3: Scriptwriting and Storyboarding

Fundamentals of writing for digital media, including scriptwriting for films and creating storyboards.

• Week 4: Digital Filmmaking Techniques

Exploration of film production techniques using digital equipment, from shooting to editing.

• Week 5: Animation and Motion Graphics

Basics of creating animations and using motion graphics to enhance storytelling.

• Week 6: Audio for Digital Media

Techniques for recording, editing, and integrating audio into digital stories.

• Week 7: Interactive Media and Games

Using interactive media and game design elements to create engaging narratives.

• Week 8: Virtual and Augmented Reality Storytelling

Exploring the potential of VR and AR in creating immersive storytelling experiences.

• Week 9: Social Media and Mobile Storytelling

Strategies for utilizing social media platforms and mobile technologies for storytelling.

• Week 10: Portfolio Development and Final Project

Compiling a digital storytelling portfolio and completing a capstone project that synthesizes course skills and techniques.