This taster course gives you an introduction to what it means to use video for storytelling through a range of practical and creative activities. Through an interactive small group or pair process, you will develop a short video profile story. You will learn the basic elements of how to produce your story digitally, combining visuals and a script into a short film. This course is designed for researchers, M&E practitioners, communication experts and consultants who have an interest in using storytelling in their work. No prior experience with storytelling is required.

This course will cover:

● The meanings of story and storytelling

● Creative ways to identify and develop a story

● Basic elements of good stories

● How to create a storyboard

● How to best frame your story

● How to use camera and audio most efficiently to tell your story

● How to use video affordably!

● How to use simple digital techniques to produce a story

Cost: £75

**Up to five discounted places available on each course for people based in the Global South, those working with small organisations, and for students**

Maximum participants: 15

Time: 12:00-15:30 London time

Facilitation: This course will be co-facilitated by Joanna Wheeler (storytelling process) and Ambika Samarthya-Howard (visualisation and video production). Ambika is a professional film-maker. Check out Ambika’s work here.

What is included: course materials, access to a secure platform for participating/sharing and connecting with others, one round of feedback on your story from facilitators with additional feedback from the participants, on-going membership in a network of others working with storytelling.

What you need: a working internet connection, a phone/tablet/computer capable of connecting to the internet, a private space from which to join the sessions, interest and willingness in exploring your own experiences and learning through a collective process. Prior experience with storytelling and or digital story production is not required.