Creative Writing: Found Footage Stories
Hone creative writing skills and experiment with found footage techniques. Learn to craft compelling narratives, develop characters, & explore the history of analog & early digital video production alongside video art from the early 2000's.
Andrea Dupree, MA, E-RYT
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4.9
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What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the classAssessment
includedClass Experience
This course is designed for young writers to explore the art of creative writing and the innovative use of found footage techniques. Through engaging writing prompts, skill-building exercises, and an introduction to the found footage method used by some artists and writers, students will learn to craft compelling narratives, develop strong characters, and experiment with using existing material to create new stories. In addition, this course offers students the opportunity to explore the history of analog and early digital “home video” production.
Learning Goals
Develop narrative writing skills in line with US Common Core ELA standards.Learn to use descriptive language, create complex plots, and develop characters.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Course introduction + Video technology of the 1990's-early 2000's
Overview of course elements
Overview of popular video cameras, editing software and ways of sharing videos in the 1990's - early 2000's 18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Story Elements
Exploration of story elements and writing prompts 10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Found Footage
Invitation to explore analog & early digital video art
Invitation to create stories based on found footage video art 1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
Notebook or digital writing platform.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Nicholls State University
My classes are informed by my professional and academic background as a Reggio-inspired Educator. I completed my Master's in Innovative Early Childhood Education in May 2022 in program focusing on the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education (University of Colorado + Boulder Journey School). I have 20 years experience as an educator, primarily as a Teaching Artist and Reggio-inspired ECE, including 4 years as an all-virtual educator through my company Curious Bluebird, LLC.Reviews
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Ages: 10-15
