See yourself in the panels
by Mirranda Burton
Description
Finding your own voice in storytelling can be a daunting experience at first, as we often want to emulate creators we admire. In this session we recognise that our stories have value, and that no-one else sees, draws or writes like you. Through a series of exercises to trigger memories and experiences we unlock our unique perceptions in the graphic narrative format. Students will output a series of one page stories with a final longer form piece. This can be achieved in one day or over a period of weekly sessions.
Topics
| * Valuing memories we see as incidental *Using visual metaphor to illuminate truth *Identifying your personal challenges in telling your story, and working around them *Exploring subjects that matter to you *Recognising that revealing our stories can change us – and society |
Details
Audience
Secondary Students, Adults
Duration
4 hours
Requirements
Data projector and laptop. I can send my Powerpoint presentation via the web, or transfer it directly from a USB stick. Students will need multiple sheets of A4 sized paper, pencils and other drawing tools of choice. If preferable, some students may wish to draw on a tablet, using Procreate software or equivalent. An internet connection with a dropbox folder is also preferable for sharing work.