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Storytelling in the Digital Age

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Course DatesWeeksMeeting TimesStatusInstructor(s)CRN
July 10, 2013 - August 06, 20134OnlineOpenJohn MulliganN/A

Course Description

Think of the stories that most captured your attention over the past year. What made them so engaging? Often the most successful narratives combine text, video, music, sound, and images to tell a story and make a lasting impression. From today's most compelling documentary films to reporting by citizen journalists, storytelling is evolving in this digital age. This course will give you the chance to get creative and practice the art of self-expression using much more than just a pen and paper. Learn craft, process, and how to use digital media to tell the stories that matter most to you.

* Produce an autobiographical video using an array of both traditional and digital media
* Develop your unique voice and express your ideas using writing, sound, and images
* Use a process for creating, developing, reviewing, and revising ideas that will help you succeed in college and beyond
* Explore the creative potential of digital storytelling
* Create a project that you can use in the process of college admissions
* Receive input on your work from Brown University faculty and your peers


Technical requirements for this online course:

* Computer with an internet connection
* Internet access
* Internet browser
* Adobe Flash Player
* Headphones or speakers
* Microphone
* Valid and active Brown ID (you will receive these credentials upon registering for the course)


Learn more and register here.

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