Digital Storytelling Camp
What's YOUR story? Are YOU curious and creative?
Take your storytelling to the next level at the UMD Philip Merrill College of Journalism Digital Storytelling Summer Camp!
- High school students entering grades 9-12
- July 29 - Aug. 2, 2024
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily
- $125 Registration Fee. Cost includes light breakfast and lunch. Scholarships available!
- iPhones provided during camp loaded with innovative storytelling apps
What will YOU learn?
Digital storytelling is all about using online tools and resources to produce stories in a fresh, interactive and engaging way. It goes beyond writing for print. Instead, you will learn to incorporate cutting-edge multimedia tools into your storytelling during this exciting hands-on week!
- Shutterbug & Share: Learn the art of photojournalism, explore around campus and craft photo essays that tell the stories behind beloved Terps traditions.
- Interview & Podcast Production: Learn how to conduct compelling interviews, and turn them into engaging podcasts and radio reports.
- Lights, Camera, Action: Create Short Films! Learn from filmmaking experts about video sequencing, capturing key moments and creating your own short film.
- Social Savvy Stories: Harness the power of social media platforms to share your stories, and experiment with data visualization and animation to make your stories stand out.
- Portfolio Power: Showcase Your Work! Compile your digital stories into a personalized online portfolio and celebrate with your fellow storytellers!
This is YOUR chance to:
- Learn from Merrill College mentors and media professionals.
- Make new friends who share your passion for storytelling.
- Explore the world around you in a whole new way, while learning about UMD.
- Build a digital portfolio to showcase your creativity.
Have questions? Email whatsyourstorycamp@umd.edu.
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