Soc W 598A – Intergrative Seminar

This is the first of a 2-quarter course sequence that prepares students for how to develop compelling narratives that fuse brand building into their professional practice. In this course, students will learn about the power of storytelling through the lens of the filmmaking and social media distribution process. Digital Storytelling for Social Impact is focused on building impactful storytelling skills in the digital era. With the prevalence of social media, one’s career is essentially a brand platform.
Students will be exposed to both theory and skill developments aimed at utilizing methods of filmic storytelling to address complex issues, inform and inspire audiences and advance their own personal/professional/organizational goals. There will be heavy emphasis on understanding the entire production process of documentary filmmaking conceptually and in hands-on practice. This class will help you learn how to use online tools and social media to share narratives and stories to create a brand platform that has the power to impact change.
Personal narratives can touch viewers deeply, move them to reflect on their own experiences, treat others with greater compassion, speak out about injustice, or become involved and get activated in civic and political life.