Session 2: What’s Your Story? workshop

Session 2: Story Development

This is session 2 of the 4 sessions scheduled for the What’s Your Story? workshop.  In this session, participants will explore the fundamental elements of a good story. Learners will review examples of effective stories and will see how the digiSTORY KC Story Model can help them structure the story they want to share. Students will start thinking about and discussing the story they want to tell.  With this background understanding, students will go home and gather any photos, videos, and objects they want included in their story.

Students who complete the stop-motion animation requirements will earn a What’s Your Story? badge from LRNG-KC:

Here’s a summary of what students will learn in each of the three workshop sessions:

Thursday, Dec. 1st: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

1. Story Foundations:Participants will explore the fundamental elements of a good story. Learners will review examples of effective stories and will see how the digiSTORY KC Story Model can help them structure the story they want to share. Students will start thinking about and discussing the story they want to tell.  With this background understanding, students will go home and gather any photos, videos, and objects they want included in their story.

Thursday, Dec. 8th: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

2. Story Development:During this session, learners will flesh out and refine their ideas for the story and begin the storyboarding process.

Thursday, Dec. 15th: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

3. Story Production:During this session learners will receive prompts and information on how to interview their subject and how to create their end product.  Students will be introduced to different production formats, media equipment, and related technical factors for producing the final result.

Thursday, Dec. 22nd: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

4.  Optional Fourth Session: This session is available to participants who want another week to consult with workshop leaders on their story project and to complete their story project.

Workshop Fee: $35.00 (plus Eventbrite fee) covers all three sessions.  (Discounts are available for families facing financial hardship).  By registering for the Session 1: Story Development session, you will automatically be registered for this session.