Course Topics
Visual storytelling and narrative strategies; Visual communication and media; Creative processes and design; Reflective use of visual media

Teaching format
Each lecture will combine frontal input, practical workshop modules and dialogic sessions. Individual lectures may feature additional educational formats, such as reverse engineering, readings, tutorials, games, etc. Occasionally students will be asked to gather information or produce materials in advance that will be used as input during lectures.

Educational objectives
The course aims to develop competences in visual storytelling and creative media design. It fosters the ability to use visual content to communicate social issues. It strengthens skills in planning and producing narrative projects. Another objective is to enhance critical media literacy. Application of visual storytelling techniques; Design and production of visual content; Planning of narrative projects; Critical reflection on media communication.

Assessment
Students work and learning will be assessed through direct observations focussing on: The quality of participation in the course’s activities and dialogic sessions. The quality, completeness and contextual relevance of the work produced during workshops and practical exercises. The overall educational development over the timeframe of the course. The quality and contextual relevance of spontaneous contributions to the course. A written report consisting of a critical self assessment of the learnings experienced and work produced during the course. An oral exam consisting of a series of questions on the course’s content.

Evaluation criteria
Quality of participation/contribution to the course 0-6 Quality and care in the addressing of tasks/exercises 0-6 Quality of produced outputs 0-6 Overall learning improvement 0-6 Overall interaction within the course/groups 0-6 Each score will be summed to obtain a final mark between 0 and 30

Required readings

Ursula K. Le Guin - The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction

Paulo Freire - Pedagogy of the Oppressed

Led by Donkeys - Adventures in Art, Activosm and Accountability

Supplementary readings

Readings will be supplied during the course.

Further information
If you take this course and have specific learning needs please reach out in advance to make sure they can be met with care.