Media+Workshop

by Julia Poole August 2009 //**
 * //Contextualizing //** **// Film in the Classroom

//I//ntroduction to composition - The Power of Story Visual imagery []

Narrative [|Jason Ohler] Three lenses – Language and powerful communication tool Historical Document Work of Art [] Structure – Mapping and scripting the story Writing the story is 80% of the work. Students need to learn creating a well written story using the elements of good story writing – a plot line to introduce the story/characters, the problem or conflict of the story, climax and conflict resolution/ending. Using Inspiration version 8 – English Planning template Peer reviews and pair sharing. Point of view Personal story or academic reporting/analysing Gift of your voice – Oral layer before the visual layer Emotional flow and transitions through voice/music/sound Filming - Angles, lighting, depth of field

Interpretation [|Genre]

Style – how will you paint the picture of what you wrote? How does film differ from still images? Digital Storytelling is a multimedia art project; a creative expression of our writing with the use of different technologies.



     The timeline is a guide to help you create your 2 minute podcast/video. Refer to the podcasting worksheet.

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Storytelling tools

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