Applied Storytelling

Course Overview

This Applied Storytelling course provides learners with the opportunity to develop their storytelling skills and apply them to their professional lives. Over the course of 4 self-paced weeks, learners will be trained in vocal and physical performance techniques to support their public speaking, engage in different types of stories, practice digital and oral storytelling, and understand how to implement best practices of storytelling. No experience is necessary to enroll, and the course is beneficial for all types of careers. Those who sign up for the Verified Track will gain access to a community of other learners and course staff, as well as a 30-minute consultation with the course instructor in Week 4.

[Applications]
Upon completion of the Applied Storytelling course, learners will be able to apply their newfound storytelling skills to their professional lives. They will be able to use vocal and physical performance techniques to support their public speaking, engage in different types of stories, and understand how to implement best practices of storytelling. Learners will also have the opportunity to receive a 30-minute consultation with the course instructor to discuss their capstone project. With these tools, learners will be able to use storytelling to become more captivating, confident, and successful in their careers.

[Career Paths]
1. Public Speaking Coach: Public speaking coaches help individuals develop their public speaking skills and confidence. They provide guidance on how to craft and deliver effective presentations, as well as how to use storytelling techniques to engage and captivate an audience. As the demand for public speaking coaches continues to grow, the need for professionals with a strong understanding of storytelling techniques is becoming increasingly important.

2. Content Creator: Content creators use storytelling to create engaging content for a variety of platforms, including websites, blogs, and social media. They use storytelling techniques to craft compelling stories that capture the attention of their audience and drive engagement. As the demand for content continues to grow, content creators with a strong understanding of storytelling techniques are in high demand.

3. Digital Marketer: Digital marketers use storytelling to create effective marketing campaigns that capture the attention of their target audience. They use storytelling techniques to craft compelling stories that engage and captivate their audience, and to create campaigns that drive engagement and conversions. As the demand for digital marketing continues to grow, digital marketers with a strong understanding of storytelling techniques are in high demand.

4. Corporate Trainer: Corporate trainers use storytelling to create engaging and effective training programs for their organization. They use storytelling techniques to craft compelling stories that capture the attention of their audience and drive engagement. As the demand for corporate training continues to grow, corporate trainers with a strong understanding of storytelling techniques are in high demand.

[Education Paths]
Recommended Degree Paths:
1. Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing: This degree path focuses on developing the skills necessary to craft compelling stories and narratives. Students will learn how to write for different mediums, such as novels, short stories, plays, and screenplays. They will also learn how to use storytelling techniques to create engaging content for a variety of audiences. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of the publishing industry and the business side of storytelling.

2. Master of Arts in Storytelling: This degree path focuses on the use of storytelling in a variety of contexts, such as education, business, and entertainment. Students will learn how to craft stories for different audiences and how to use storytelling to create meaningful experiences. They will also gain an understanding of the history and evolution of storytelling, as well as the ethical considerations of storytelling.

3. Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing: This degree path focuses on developing the skills necessary to craft compelling stories and narratives. Students will learn how to write for different mediums, such as novels, short stories, plays, and screenplays. They will also learn how to use storytelling techniques to create engaging content for a variety of audiences. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of the publishing industry and the business side of storytelling.

4. Doctor of Philosophy in Storytelling: This degree path focuses on the use of storytelling in a variety of contexts, such as education, business, and entertainment. Students will learn how to craft stories for different audiences and how to use storytelling to create meaningful experiences. They will also gain an understanding of the history and evolution of storytelling, as well as the ethical considerations of storytelling. Additionally, students will explore the use of storytelling in research and the development of new technologies.