About the course
In this course we will explore different aspects of storytelling, from the traditional – oral – ones, to more contemporary and technology based such as cinema, comics and videogames. We will explore the development of myth, the “stories that always are, but never happened” (Sallustius), how deeply rooted they are in the collective unconscious (Jung), and what are the links with popular formats like fairy tales or contemporary comics or hit movies, including work on the “Monomyth” by Joseph Campbell.
We will cover topics like story structures, what makes the “bones” of a successful story, and how to engage our audiences regardless of the medium used. The course will encourage participants to tap into their potential as narrators and story creators, to gain the necessary skills and tools to be more effective communicators, and to become more aware of the immense power stories have in education, personal and professional life.