Final This semester helped me understand storytelling as something that extends far beyond writing alone. Across the course, I learned how meaning is shaped differently through visual design, sound, video, and written narrative and how powerful it is when those forms are combined intentionally. Working with images, audio-only storytelling, and multimodal blog-style projects pushed…
Introduction Emma Hart always thought she knew exactly where she belonged. Growing up in a small rural town, every road, field, and familiar face felt permanent. But when she leaves home to attend college, she begins to realize that belonging is not tied to a place, it is something that must be discovered. What…
This unit gave me a much deeper appreciation for how movies and videos are created. Before completing these assignments, I mostly watched films and videos for entertainment without paying much attention to the technical choices behind them. Through reading, analysis, and video production, I learned how filmmakers use camera angles, framing, editing, sound, and…
3.5 stars For this assignment, I created a short documentary called Backroads to Belonging. The documentary explores my hometown and the people, places, and experiences that have shaped my sense of identity and community. Through a combination of personal footage, photographs, interviews, and narration, I wanted to tell the story of what makes my…
3.5 stars The Outer Banks was one of my favorite vacations because of its beautiful beaches, sunsets, and memorable experiences with family and friends. For this assignment, I created a Top 10 countdown featuring my favorite photos from the trip. Each picture represents a special moment and highlights something that made the vacation memorable,…
Introduction My character for this assignment is my best friend. She is one of the most supportive and important people in my life. We have shared many memories together, from everyday adventures to special moments that I will never forget. Their kindness, sense of humor, and loyalty make them someone I can always count…
For this assignment, I analyzed a training scene from Rocky IV by watching it three times: first with the sound muted, second while listening without watching, and third with both the visuals and audio together. Separating the visual and audio elements helped me notice filmmaking choices that I would normally overlook. The scene is…
After reading Roger Ebert’s essay How to Read a Movie, I realized that movies are much more than stories recorded on camera. Ebert argues that films have their own language made up of images, camera movements, composition, and editing choices. These techniques work because they guide the audience’s attention and emotions without viewers always…
June 12, 2026 This final project brought together several audio storytelling assignments, including sound design, music composition, fake broadcast production, and podcast analysis. Across all of these, I learned how sound alone can shape meaning, emotion, and narrative. Part I – Ira Glass Reflection In my Ira Glass reflection post, I focused on his…
3 stars For this assignment, I created a short story told entirely through sound effects with no dialogue. The goal was to build a clear narrative in under 90 seconds using only audio. The story follows a person walking home at night who drops their keys and becomes anxious while searching for them. After…