Digital Storytelling

July 28-August 1, 2025

This intensive 5-day course introduces students to various forms of digital storytelling, including podcasts, comics, and interactive media. Through hands-on workshops, discussions, and a site visit to Fordham LITE space, students will explore the power of digital narratives and develop skills in creating engaging content across different platforms.

Skills/Learning Outcomes

Students will learn to:

• Gain familiarity with the current spectrum of digital storytelling forms

• Experiment with a range of accessible digital storytelling tools, including video cameras, audio recording  equipment, interactive software, and their mobile devices

• Practice creative skills related to interactive story design, world building, and character creation to create an interactive, digital experience.

• Students will begin to develop their own best practices for documentation and critique

• Create a portfolio of digital stories that displays their technical and conceptual growth during the course

Overall Takeaways

• Developing a diverse skill set in digital storytelling across various platforms and media
• Gaining practical experience with interactive story design, world-building, and character creation
• Cultivating critical thinking skills through documentation and critique practices
• Creating a portfolio that demonstrates their technical and conceptual growth in digital storytelling
• Acquiring hands-on experience with various digital tools and technologies used in modern storytelling

These outcomes prepare students for the evolving landscape of digital media, equipping them with both creative and technical skills valuable in fields like entertainment, education, social justice, and mental health.

Instructor Bio

Christopher Vicari is an Educational Technologist and Adjunct Instructor at Fordham University's Communication and Media Studies Department. With a Master's in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University, Chris specializes in game-based learning and digital storytelling. He manages the department's technology resources, teaches courses on game design and digital media, and led the Ramcraft Minecraft Project. Chris is also the author of "Behind the Screen: A Dungeon Master's Guide to Crafting Campaigns" and has presented his research on educational game design at various conferences. His work focuses on integrating innovative technology and game design principles into education.

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