Video Storytelling for a Cause, Grades 5-6
8 class sessions, 1.5 hours per class (12 hours of instruction)
October 4 - November 29 (No class Thanksgiving week)
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. PST
This workshop is designed for success with Apple iMovie on iPad and MacBook. WeVideo for Chromebook or PC is also supported but may require a separate subscription.
Course Description:
Persuasive writing is a powerful skill for young writers and a compelling idea combined with thoughtful video, images and sound can inspire change in a community or bring awareness to causes in need of a champion! In this 8-week course, young writers will build storytelling & filmmaking skills to create videos that persuade and advocate. Beginning with a Book Trailer project that will challenge crewmates to build interest in a favorite book with the beginning, middle and a tease of the ending. Students will build new writing and video production skills for a cause with the PSA: Public Service Announcement project and create a video story that informs, advocates & calls an audience to action!
This workshop is designed for success with Apple iMovie on iPad and MacBook. WeVideo for Chromebook or PC is also supported but may require a separate subscription.
Instructor Biography:
Frank Guttler is a highly accomplished educator, digital storytelling and media arts expert with over two decades of experience in bridging the gap between education and technology, literacy, and filmmaking. A former K-12 Program Director at the American Film Institute, Frank brings a visionary insight to his work, igniting subject-matter engagement at all levels and fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication in both teachers and students. Frank has also led filmmaking workshops and seminars for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, Apple Distinguished Educators, Discovery Educator Network, and Google Teacher Academy.
Persuasive writing is a powerful skill for young writers and a compelling idea combined with thoughtful video, images and sound can inspire change in a community or bring awareness to causes in need of a champion! In this 8-week course, young writers will build storytelling & filmmaking skills to create videos that persuade and advocate. Beginning with a Book Trailer project that will challenge crewmates to build interest in a favorite book with the beginning, middle and a tease of the ending. Students will build new writing and video production skills for a cause with the PSA: Public Service Announcement project and create a video story that informs, advocates & calls an audience to action!
This workshop is designed for success with Apple iMovie on iPad and MacBook. WeVideo for Chromebook or PC is also supported but may require a separate subscription.
Instructor Biography:
Frank Guttler is a highly accomplished educator, digital storytelling and media arts expert with over two decades of experience in bridging the gap between education and technology, literacy, and filmmaking. A former K-12 Program Director at the American Film Institute, Frank brings a visionary insight to his work, igniting subject-matter engagement at all levels and fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication in both teachers and students. Frank has also led filmmaking workshops and seminars for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, Apple Distinguished Educators, Discovery Educator Network, and Google Teacher Academy.