OVERVIEW

  1. Why does storytelling matter in a digital age?
  2. So what if you do it well or not?
  3. Just what ingredients do you need to make a good story?
  4. Values of storytelling: A word on accuracy and credibility
  5. What do you hope to gain from this course?
  6. Try writing a story
  7. Course structure
  8. Outline of courses 
  9. Commitment and deliverables
  10. Equipment needed 
  11. On-assignment protocols
  12. Assessment of competency
  13. Values of storytellers
  14. To tell or not to tell — or even how much
  15. Assessing information for story-worthiness
  16. Selecting a medium for a story (eg., video, photo essay, text / images)

START THE MODULE

You have to complete this introduction module before proceeding to the rest.

INTRODUCTION TO STORYTELLING

OTHER MODULES

INTERVIEWING
PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEOGRAPHY
NARRATIVE WRITING

YOUR TRAINERS

BRYAN VAN DER BEEK | Co-Founder / Director, MEKKITSO

Bryan's award-winning documentary style is a stalwart brand for Singapore storytelling across Asia, North America and Europe. He was an executive photojournalist with The Straits Times, and his images have been featured in media channels in the United States, as well as international media including: Time, Time Asia, Newsweek and The Washington Post. 

His most iconic pieces are in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Singapore. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Journalism, and has lectured at the School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University, Temasek Polytechnic and the Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film.

SERENE GOH |

Co-Founder / Director, MEKKITSO

Serene’s three decades in media include stints as an award-winning news correspondent, editor and publisher. She managed Singapore Press Holdings’ content marketing department, and helmed The Straits Times’ News In Education programme from its inception, driving national campaigns such as the MCCY-Straits Times’ Idea Jam for social innovation and garnering international accolades recognising excellence.

She served on the 13th and 14th National Youth Councils, and is currently a board member of Advisory.Sg. She graduated Abilene Christian University, Texas, with a Journalism / Political Science degree.

CAROLINE CHIA | Director of Partnerships, MEKKITSO

Caroline has notched international accolades recognising excellence in photojournalism in her career. She was previously with The Straits Times Picture Desk for more than 12 years, after graduating from the University at Buffalo, New York.

Over the years, she has covered both local and international events, including the 2013 Malaysian Elections, Singapore Grand Prix and the 2015 SEA Games. Caroline is currently a freelance producer and photographer, and her easygoing disposition continually earns her the trust and confidence of the subjects she studies, even under sensitive circumstances. As head of engagement at WhatAreYouDoing.sg, she leads our training initiatives.

STACEY RODRIGUES | Content Chief, MEKKITSO

Stacey’s multimedia storytelling style is centred on finding the human, personal side to every story. She is a former journalist who works with brands, corporates and social outreach organisations for optimised engagement across platforms. 

She has led high-performing teams at ELLE Singapore and Edelman Singapore, and contributed to Channel NewsAsia, The Edge Singapore, and Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore. She is as comfortable at the keyboard as she is behind a camera, capturing short-form, doco-style video content. After completing her Master in Mass Communications degree at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), she broadened her spectrum of expertise to communications.