| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Digital Media & Technology |
| Curriculum/a | Social Studies | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) | High School (9th - 12th grade) | Young Adult (18 - 21 years old) |
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Testimonial
Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions.
Description
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of modern storytelling with "All About ME-me," a workshop that harnesses the social media storytelling style seen on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and
TikTok. Students will embark on a creative journey, crafting their own narratives based on class subjects using a variety of media, including curated memes, GIFs, videos, and emojis provided by the instructor. In addition to bringing a contemporary twist to classic literature characters, such as imagining Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn with an Instagram account, students will express themselves using this innovative digital language. This new age story telling can also be used in talking about themselves or across various school subjects. The workshop guides them through the process of creating engaging stories in a storyboard format, employing tools like Canva or Google Slides. The experience culminates in a lively presentation format reminiscent of the "Daily Show," "SNL," or Late Night show, offering options to record and edit videos for social media or school accounts.
Note: This interactive and tech-savvy workshop not only enhances students' storytelling skills but also provides a platform for them to express themselves using this innovative digital language.
TikTok. Students will embark on a creative journey, crafting their own narratives based on class subjects using a variety of media, including curated memes, GIFs, videos, and emojis provided by the instructor. In addition to bringing a contemporary twist to classic literature characters, such as imagining Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn with an Instagram account, students will express themselves using this innovative digital language. This new age story telling can also be used in talking about themselves or across various school subjects. The workshop guides them through the process of creating engaging stories in a storyboard format, employing tools like Canva or Google Slides. The experience culminates in a lively presentation format reminiscent of the "Daily Show," "SNL," or Late Night show, offering options to record and edit videos for social media or school accounts.
Note: This interactive and tech-savvy workshop not only enhances students' storytelling skills but also provides a platform for them to express themselves using this innovative digital language.
Objectives
• Utilize new-age software to express ideas about school subjects through a dynamic digital language.
• Infuse a contemporary spin into older literature by employing digital storytelling elements.
• Empower students to articulate their feelings on various topics using familiar tools such as memes, GIFs, videos, and emojis.
• Connect digital storytelling with in-person public speaking, fostering communication skills.
• Design and create social media-like stories that reinforce classroom learning.
• Share stories with others to enhance creativity, confidence, and courage.
• Infuse a contemporary spin into older literature by employing digital storytelling elements.
• Empower students to articulate their feelings on various topics using familiar tools such as memes, GIFs, videos, and emojis.
• Connect digital storytelling with in-person public speaking, fostering communication skills.
• Design and create social media-like stories that reinforce classroom learning.
• Share stories with others to enhance creativity, confidence, and courage.
Pricing Information
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Program Length
• Workshops are flexible, accommodating the needs of each school.
• Duration ranges from 60 to 90 minutes per workshop, tailored to specific requirements.
• Multiple days are recommended but not required
• Long-term residencies can culminate in a showcase upon request.
• Duration ranges from 60 to 90 minutes per workshop, tailored to specific requirements.
• Multiple days are recommended but not required
• Long-term residencies can culminate in a showcase upon request.
Participants
5-25
Technical Specifications
Chromebooks, tablets, mobile phones, or any available technology.
• Access to software such as Canva or Google Slides for digital storytelling.
• Video screen (any size) to present stories.
• Sound system integrated into the screen or connected via Bluetooth/cables (HDMI, USB, or USB-C).
• Access to software such as Canva or Google Slides for digital storytelling.
• Video screen (any size) to present stories.
• Sound system integrated into the screen or connected via Bluetooth/cables (HDMI, USB, or USB-C).