Unleash Your Creativity and Tell Compelling Stories Across Digital Platforms

The Creative Writing and Digital Storytelling micro-credential programme blends traditional storytelling with modern digital tools, teaching students how to craft engaging narratives across blogs, podcasts, videos, and social media. The course covers key writing elements like plot, character, and setting, while incorporating multimedia elements such as sound and visuals to enhance storytelling. Participants learn to write for digital platforms, edit and refine content, and effectively share their stories online. Emphasising ethical storytelling, the programme culminates in a hands-on project where students create a detailed digital narrative.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Learn core storytelling principles, including plot development, character creation, and setting, while adapting them to the digital age. Gain practical knowledge of digital storytelling tools and platforms, preparing students to create compelling content for a variety of mediums. This micro-credential prepares learners for careers in marketing, media, entertainment, education, and content creation, where storytelling is a key skill. Learn how to effectively engage and captivate a digital audience, leveraging social media, podcasts, and videos to share stories. Complete a digital storytelling project, equipping learners with the practical skills to execute a full storytelling campaign or series. Participants will be skilled in writing, editing, and publishing content across multiple digital platforms, enhancing their versatility as content creators.

Admission Requirements.

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Qualification Structure.

Week 1: Fundamentals of Creative Writing - Core concepts of character development, plot construction, and setting creation. Week 2: Writing for Digital Media - Techniques for writing engaging content tailored for web, social media, and mobile platforms. Week 3: Interactive Storytelling - Tools and methods for crafting interactive and engaging stories. Week 4: Editing and Publishing Online - Best practices for editing, refining, and publishing digital content across various platforms. Week 5: Digital Storytelling Project - Creating and developing a digital storytelling campaign or series, applying learned skills in a practical project. Week 6: Assessment and Certification - Final Project Submission, Feedback, and Certification.

Learning Outcomes.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of both fundamental and advanced animation and visual effects techniques. Learn key principles and industry-standard software, including Adobe Animate, Maya, and After Effects. Develop practical skills to create engaging 2D and 3D animations and intricate visual effects. Master character design, storyboarding, motion capture, and post-production tasks such as editing and sound design. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, including VR and AR, preparing for future advancements in the field. Understand legal and ethical considerations to ensure the creation of responsible and culturally aware work.

International Comparability.

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Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Blended Learning: Combines online modules with in-person practical sessions. Distance Learning: Fully online with asynchronous support. Face-to-face Workshop sessions for personalised mentorship and peer interaction.

Career Opportunities.

Expanded Career Opportunities, Increased Employability, Creative Skill Enhancement, Career Flexibility and Freelance Opportunities, Leadership and Project Management, Continuous Learning and Growth.

Articulation Options.

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