Contents
Overview
This session could be called: Making People Care 101. We’ll cover what makes for compelling text, both in a general science communication sense and in the context of scripting and video planning. Then, we’ll integrate the written word with the spoken, with a hosting workshop building on yesterday’s case studies. Today’s session will be a continuous workshop of writing, table reading, critiquing, and filming led by George Zaidan and Elizabeth.
Part 1: Writing Workshop
Video chapters
- Guidelines for script writing
- Putting the rules into practice
- Ira Glass on Storytelling
- Workshop: David’s script
- Workshop: Kenneth’s script
- Workshop: Andrea’s script
In-class Media
- PRI Public Radio International. “Ira Glass on Storytelling, part 1 of 4.” August 18, 2009. YouTube.
Part 2: Hosting Workshop
Assignments
Daily Blog / Vlog Assignment
Upload a video, written blog post, pictures, etc. reflecting on insights gained from the workshop today on the class tumblr with #day3.
Assignment
Record a new STEM pitch and post to class tumblr with #day3trailer. You will need to post a second draft of your script on the blog by the January 9, so start working on that as well.
Instructor and Student Work
Blogs / Vlogs
- Elizabeth’s day 3 blog
- Ceri’s day 3 blog
- Kenneth’s day 3 blog
- Joshua’s day 3 blog
- Andrea’s day 3 blog
- Nathan’s day 3 blog
- Yuliya’s day 3 blog
