Visual Storytelling: Activity 3 Storyboard
Overview
The Visual Storytelling lesson plan is a series of four learning ladder activities designed around mobile/digital technology for use by intermediate art and design students. It is a framework for concept ideation, visual design planning, and production. Activity 3: Subtext Storyboard is a versitle tool students can use to develop including both abstract concepts and narrative structure.
Subtext Storyboard Summary
National Core Arts Standards
- VA: Cr1.2, Cr2.1, Pr4.1, Pr6.1, Re9.1, Cn10.1
Instructor Step by Step:
- Provide lecture notes and/or video.
- Provide customized instructions as needed.
- Publish a sample Pinterest storyboard.
- Technology Support: Include relevant links for tech tutorials as needed.
- App Limitations: Include instructional parameters for image resolution and file size based on forum limitations as needed.
Additions:
Extend this lesson by having students create a secondary subcategory board on Pinterest where they post videos and images that are similar in style to their own. Each pin should include a description of one visual element that the student could use as inspiration.
The storyboard is a versatile tool students can use to develop rich visual stories that include both abstract concepts and narrative structure. Students can create freehand sketch boards to illustrate project choices or use an online image curation tool to develop large production catalogs. This also allows for exploring visual cues used to convey theme subtext.
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
Student Goals
- Curate media in multiple formats to achieve project goals.
- Evaluate and modify a visual production guide.
- Organize and publish a visual storyboard. *final artifact
SUGGESTED TECHNOLOGY
Part 1: An image collection app with commenting options. (Pinterest)
Subtext Storyboard Read & Watch
This is a simplified framework for developing a visual story but one you can use on any project. Why is a framework important? For the sole reason that consistency is how the audience will recognize the story ‘world’ you've created. It also provides a launch pad for future projects that expand on this same story or transition into new ones.
Suggested Presentation
Suggested content: provide an example curation of Pinterest storyboard, including search options and resources for royalty free images, and proper image source referencing.
Suggested Video Content & Prompts
Video: 11 Visual Hierarchy Visual Design Principles by Visme
Writing Prompt: Is there a sequential order to how graphics are viewed? How does the audience know what to look at first?
Video: Adding Depth to Your Film Using Visual Subtext by MZed / FilmRiot
Writing Prompt: How do we link visual design to the theme of a story?
Subtext Storyboard Activity
Student Step by Step:
You've already completed two important steps in finishing your final project:
- brainstorming story ideas and their key messages
- selecting a story concept
You may already have some ideas on how to visually share your story but if not this next step in design development is crucial to get the ball rolling. There is no wrong way to explore design as long as you take time to experiment with ideas.
PART 1
Use the Storyboard Worksheet to sketch out ideas for what you might want to include in your Pinterest board. Are there specific accessories your character would carry? What time period do they live in? What items need to be in place to convey an action or event?
PART 2
For this assignment you'll need to register with Pinterest.
On Pinterest:
- Create one story board.
- Find and 'pin' a minimum of ten images for each of the three story sections (character, location, event).
- Label each pin with a simple descriptive reminder of why you chose it.
- Submit a link to your Pinterest board below.
Prompts
Is there a cohesive style and/or theme to your pins?
Which visual design elements did you take into account when selecting pins?