Bits and Pixels: Preserving Culture through Digital Storytelling
6 – 8
October 2024
Arts
21 Days
About Project
The project invites students to document their cultural heritage using the art form of digital storytelling. Students will create a podcast/video/interactive article that explores a part of their cultural identity. The theme of their cultural focus may be food, architecture, clothing, or festivals. Once students pick their cultural theme, they will use digital media to express and preserve this part of their cultural identity. The final podcast/video/article should feature a mix of text, images, videos, and interactive elements, such as timelines or maps, to tell stories about cultural heritage, migration, and community experiences. The readers/viewers should be able to engage with the content in a dynamic way, choosing different paths or perspectives within the story. This project aims to equip students with new media and digital tools for storytelling building their creativity and communication skills.
Expert Profile
Dr. Asha Chand is an Associate Dean & Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University, Australia, specializing in journalism, media studies, and communication. With a distinguished academic and professional background, she has made significant contributions to media literacy, digital storytelling, and cross-cultural communication, shaping the next generation of media professionals.
Her research focuses on media ethics, diasporic journalism, and the evolving role of digital media in shaping public discourse and democracy. She has worked extensively on projects that explore the impact of emerging media technologies and their influence on global communities. A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Asha Chand is deeply involved in curriculum development, student mentorship, and international collaborations, fostering interdisciplinary research and a global perspective on journalism and media studies. Through her work, she continues to advocate for responsible journalism, inclusive media narratives, and the empowerment of diverse voices in the digital age.
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