Class

8-Week: Introduction to Digital Storytelling

Digital stories build self-awareness, create community, and give voice to those who have not been heard. While there are many kinds of digital stories, this class focuses on how to create a short video that combines oral narration, visuals, and music to tell a compelling story.

The class will cover everything you need to know to create a short video based on a life experience. Topics include finding your story; structuring scripts; writing concisely for video; storyboarding; working with images and sound; and editing for pacing and impact. You'll assemble and share your story using an accessible video editing program. Class time includes explanation of techniques, discussion of your video drafts, and hands-on work time.

The teaching artist will offer an additional free session on March 25 for any interested students to complete their projects and meet with the teaching artist.

All Classes listed on the Loft website take place in Central Time.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.

You’ll leave this experience with a deeper connection to your creative voice, a collection of new written material, and fresh perspectives on storytelling. You’ll also gain confidence through guided prompts and exercises, plus optional feedback from peers and the instructor.