Digital Storytelling Workshops 2008
February 2008: Mobile Phone Workshop
Pupils from a secondary school in North-West Wales will voice, record and edit a short film about something that matters to them using the very latest in mobile phone technology. Look out for these stories on the Cipolwg ar Gymru website in Spring 2008.
March 2008: Digital Storytelling Gatherings
The BBC's Capture Wales team is hosting five Digital Storytelling Gatherings across Wales this Spring.
Digital Storytelling is thriving in Wales with more than 50 groups and many more individuals involved in working with people to share and record their stories. For some it's about introducing people to the technology. For others it's about uncovering the wealth and richness of the unheard voices and the untold stories that each of us has to offer. Either way digital storytelling is out there, and these stories are special and powerful tool for those who share them and for those who watch them. BBC Wales has been running monthly digital storytelling workshops over the last seven years and Capture Wales hopes that these five Gatherings will help contribute to the momentum of this growing community.
What will happen at a Gathering?
- Lots of group hugs and chanting... only joking!
- There will be a chance to meet other people who are involved in digital storytelling from your local area.
- The team will be discussing and showcasing new work that has been done to develop digital storytelling.
- 'Surgeries' for those who would like to ask any questions related to such things as storytelling, copyright issues or technology.
- Much drinking of coffee and eating of biscuits.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is currently involved in any digital storytelling activity. No matter how new or how experienced. There will be something for everyone.
Where and when?
- Galeri Caernarfon - Wednesday 5th March, 9.30am - 4pm
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Thursday 6th March, 9.30am - 4pm
- Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea - Friday 7th March, 9.30am - 4pm
- Blast Engine House, Dowlais, Merthyr - Monday 10th March, 9.30am - 4pm
- Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff - Monday 17th March, 9.30am - 4pm
The Gatherings are free and lunch and refreshments will be provided, however places are limited. If you're interested in attending a gathering, please let us know...
Deadline for registering your interest: 28 February 2008
Other Digital Storytelling news:
If you've got a story to tell and you'd like to be considered for a place on a BBC workshop, please let us know...
For news of other digital storytelling activities around Wales, find out more about some of the other organisations in Wales that are involved...
Possibilities outside Wales:
For production activities the BBC is involved in around the UK, visit the Create website...
For news about digital storytelling activities outside the UK, check the webguide...
