Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

4004PAP-JAN-MTP

Aims

1) Develop Multimedial Storytelling Skills: Equip students with the ability to create and convey compelling narratives across various mediums. 

2) Foster Social Engagement and Awareness: Encourage students to engage with and reflect on contemporary social issues, using storytelling as a tool to highlight diverse perspectives and drive social change. 

3) Promote Collaborative Practice: Facilitate opportunities for students to work collaboratively on projects, developing collaborative models of storytelling to enhance their teamwork skills and understanding of professional practice.  

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate proficiency in employing a range of narrative techniques to create and perform stories that reflect personal, political, and social themes.
2.
Critically analyse and interpret stories from multiple perspectives, effectively incorporating this understanding into performances.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
  • Fundamentals of Storytelling 
  • Oral and Physical Performance 
  • Visual Storytelling 
  • Digital and Multimedia Storytelling 
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches 
  • Personal and Political Narratives 
  • Research and Development 
  • Technical Skills 
  • Ethics and Sensitivity 
  • Feedback and Reflection 
Module Overview:
This module is designed to immerse you in the art of storytelling through an interdisciplinary lens, incorporating a range of mixed media methods. It aims to equip you with the skills and techniques necessary to craft and perform compelling narratives that reflect personal, political, and social themes. By the end of this course, you will have developed a robust understanding of how to engage audiences through diverse storytelling practices. An interdisciplinary approach is central to this module. This approach will be complemented by exploring cultural and historical contexts, enriching your narratives with depth and authenticity. 

Assessments

Practice

Essay