Storyboarding 101
Learn how to create a storyboard and use the Hero's Journey to tell your story in the best way possible.
Ana Maria Selvaggio
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(198)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursAssessment
Students will have: + Understand what a storyboard is. + Know the steps necessary to create an effective storyboard. + Know how to brainstorm alone and with others. + Know how to timeline the beginning, middle, and end of their project’s story. + Know the steps necessary to create confidence in their process.Class Experience
Storyboarding is a great way to plan out your project’s timeline so that you can efficiently bring it to life. Whether it’s filmmaking, animation, or just envisioning your writing, storyboarding can help you stay organized under even the most stressful moments of project creation. The class is broken up into four parts: + What storyboarding is and why it’s necessary pre-production work. + The seven step process to creating a storyboard and what to include. + Students will participate in a brainstorming session as part of the creation process. + Examples of storyboards and how to adapt them to one that works best for your project. *Students are left unmuted unless they or their background are disruptive.
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn:
+ The seven keys steps to creating an effective, efficient storyboard.
+ How to use camera angles to tell a story.
+ What the Rule of Thirds in photography.
+ Ways to use lighting and sound to generate emotion.
+ How to create your own storyboard template; examples are provided.
+ What open source digital tools can be accessed and utilized for free.
Other Details
Supply List
I will provide a downloadable storyboard template as well as a foldable zine guide of the seven steps and a resources list for a variety of free, open source and purchasable software programs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2018
4.9
198reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Over the years, I have utilized storyboarding for a variety of collaborative projects including graphic novels, animation, and independent film. I hold a Masters in Creative Writing specializing in Screenwriting (which will be a future class) and use storyboarding on a regular basis in conjunction with other project management tools.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$30
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 37 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-5 learners per class
