Participants will learn how to identify and evaluate elements and strategies for digital storytelling before creating their own digital story in video format. Through two workshops, they will learn about the process of planning a digital storytelling project, best practices for creating and gathering materials, and how to compile the digital story using video editing software to tell a complete and compelling story. Participants will then apply what they learned in the workshops as they create their own digital story via a 3-5 minute video.
Requirements
- Attend Digital Storytelling with Video: Getting Started workshop
- Addend on of the following two workshops:
- Digital Storytelling with Video: Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro
- Digital Storytelling with Video: Intro into iMovie
- Complete the self-paced canvas quiz
- Complete a storyboard and final video project
Total Time commitment
Approximately 12 hours total
- Approximately 3 hours of synchronous in-person instruction
- Approximately 8 -10 hours of self-paced work and project creation
Learning Objectives
Participants acquire the following key competencies:
- Identifying the key elements and strategies of digital storytelling.
- Planning a digital storytelling video project by identifying the purpose, audience and content needs, writing a script, and creating a storyboard.
- Producing a digital storytelling project using a variety of media and technology
Registration
The Digital Storytelling with Video badge will not be offered in fall 2025. Check back in February 2026 for updates on when the next cohort will begin.
Questions
For questions contact Jess Barth:
Research Data and Design Commons
Areas of Expertise: 3D Modeling, Audio Production, Graphic Design, Immersive Reality, Digital Literacy, Video Production
Bio:
- Provide instructional support for students on multimedia projects and coursework
- Coordinate general outreach, instruction activities and services with staff in other units
- Provide initial technical support for the SMDC including maintenance of the web site
- Plan for new equipment and software in support of innovative services and evolving user needs
- Assist in overall unit operations and program planning in the SMDC