There are six modules or sections in this course which will gradually take you through a range of different storytelling forms and mediums. They each include some work in class, face to face, and some work done online by yourself and with others.
Weeks | Module | Focus |
Week 1 | 1. Introduction | Introduction to the course Introduction to blogging and blog set-up |
Weeks 2-4 |
2. Visual storytelling 1 Photo portraits |
Principles of visual storytelling Introduction to photographic technique Telling people stories through portrait photography |
Weeks 5-7 |
3. Visual storytelling 2 Video interviews |
Introduction to video shooting and editing with mobile devices Video interviewing and vox-pops |
Week 8 | 4. Revision & review | Review completed assignment and four on self assessment skills and peer review |
Weeks 9-11 |
5. Writing stories 1: Profiles | Developing writing skills through writing extended profiles of each other |
Weeks 12-14 | 6. Writing stories 2: On journalism |
Developing writing skills to deal with issues as well as personal stories Reflective and academic storytelling |