Overview
Objective: Create a digital storytelling project that explores and reimagines the themes, characters, or settings from the film Candyman, while incorporating personal creativity and critical analysis.
Instructions:
- Select a Theme: Choose one or more themes from the film Candyman that resonated with you. It could be themes related to urban legends, racial identity, societal fears, gentrification, or the power of storytelling. (You are empowered to select any theme of your choice)
- Choose a Format: Decide on a digital storytelling format that best suits your chosen theme(s). It could be a short video, a multimedia presentation, or any other digital medium that allows for storytelling.
- Develop a Narrative: Craft a compelling narrative that builds upon the theme(s) you selected. You may choose to create an original story, reimagine a scene from the film, or present a creative analysis of a specific theme. Make sure to incorporate your personal perspective and critical analysis.
- Utilize Multimedia Elements: Use various multimedia elements to enhance your digital storytelling project. This may include images, video clips, audio recordings, animations, text overlays, music, or any media that supports and enhances your narrative.
- Reflective Commentary: Include audio alongside your digital storytelling project. Explain the creative choices you made, discuss how your project relates to the themes in Candyman, and provide a critical analysis of your reimagining.
- Presentation and Sharing: Share your completed digital storytelling project with your instructor and classmates. Present your project in a virtual or in-person setting and encourage discussion and feedback from your peers.
Guidelines:
- The audio should be clear
- Include a reference page
- Slideshows should be 5-7 slides
- For videos, the timing should be 2-5 minutes
- Include a title page that includes your information and theme