In this course, students will collaborate with regional folklife organizations to create short podcasts and promotional videos about outstanding practitioners of folklife and folk art in the Mid-Atlantic region.
In today’s communication environment, arts and cultural organizations need to produce programming for digital platforms that dynamically presents the work of folk artists, expands audiences, and supports organizations’ objectives.
This course will provide students with hands-on opportunities to develop digital production skills while simultaneously helping folk artists and contributing to the missions of regional folklife organizations.
By the end of the term, students will have developed skills in interviewing, documenting using audio and video digital editing, and visual storytelling. Students will also expand their networks and add to their professional experience
