Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Everyone loves a good story. There is something about a good story that draws people in. It communicates something we can relate to, or teaches us something we carry along. Perhaps that is why one of the strongest tools to connect with audiences, to build community, and to create engaging tech experiences is storytelling. However, storytelling is no easy task. It is a craft that needs to be practiced and learned. So how do you tell a good story? Where do you start? This session aims to help you answer those questions. Through a combination of a presentation and hands-on demonstration, we will be introducing different storytelling models. Attendees will gain an understanding of the different storytelling models and use this session as a launching point to craft their storytelling skills and apply them with their collection at their museum. Some of the models that will be introduced are The Hero’s Journey - the story of the departure, revelation, and return of the hero; The Pixar Model - “Once upon a time there was” and then fill in the blank; and Kurt Vonnegut’s Shapes of Stories - graphical representations of a main character's ups and downs.

Session Type60-Minute Session (Professional Forum or Hands-on Demonstration)

Chatham House RuleNo

Key OutcomesAfter attending this session, participants will understand different models showing how to create and tell well-constructed stories using their own collections. The audience will leave with the core outline of a story started with at least one object from their museum.

Speakers

Session Leader : Castle U. Kim, Doctoral Student, Florida State University

Co-Presenter : Max Evjen, Department of Theatre/Digital Humanities Coordinator, Michigan State University