CI-183 It Happened Like This... the Stories We Tell
Storytelling is inextricably woven into our everyday lives. From fairytales, to song lyrics, to images that capture our attention, to books that transport us, we're surrounded by stories. They inspire and challenge us, help us to create meaning and to think more deeply. Their potential is unlimited and that's what makes storytelling so powerful. It isn't easy though. Storytelling requires practice, compromise and the willingness accept imperfection in a quest to find and develop the stories that need to be told. In this course you'll examine and experiment with a variety of storytelling models- written, visual, spoken- that will serve as a framework for your own storytelling. Through a series of exercises, individual and group work you'll develop your narrative voice as you create and co-create original stories in a variety of media. You'll read, view and listen to stories that will illustrate storytelling techniques and catalyze your creativity. Through creative process journals, peer circles, story labs and work sessions you'll have opportunities to ideate, reflect, give and receive feedback and to understand the role risk-taking and revision play in the creative process.
Prerequisite
Student has not met all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s) WAIVER 30CR - At Least 30 Transfer Credits, WAIVER 45CR - At Least 45 Transfer Credits, WAIVER 60CR - At Least 60 Transfer Credits, WAIVER 90CR - At Least 90 Transfer Credits, Undergraduate Creativity and Innovation Courses with grade greater than or equal to D- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).
Offered
Spring