Foundations of Digital Storytelling

**Core Concepts of Storytelling**- Understand narrative structure (beginning, middle, end) - Identify key elements like character, conflict, setting, and theme **Digital Media Tools & Techniques**- Introduction to video editing, audio production, and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Audacity, Canva) - Basics of visual composition and sound design **Scriptwriting and Storyboarding**- Write scripts for voiceovers, video, and interactive content - Create storyboards to plan and visualize your narrative flow **Multimedia Integration**- Combine text, images, audio, and video effectively in digital projects - Understand how to pace multimedia elements to support storytelling **Audience Engagement Strategies**- Learn how to tailor stories for different platforms and demographics - Use social media and web analytics to refine your storytelling approach **Ethical and Cultural Considerations**- Explore storytelling across cultures - Learn about digital ethics, copyright, and fair use **Project Development & Presentation**- Plan, develop, and produce a complete digital storytelling project - Receive and give peer feedback through critiques and workshops