Residency: Invent Your Script

Languages
English, French, French Immersion
Discipline
Media Arts
Availability
In-Person, Online
Number of participants
30
Age
Children ages 12 - 18, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
About this program
Participants become the creators of their own universe by inventing an original script based on silent video clips.
Working in groups, they imagine dialogues, characters, and situations, all while respecting the rhythm and synchronization constraints of dubbing.
The workshop encourages creativity, collaboration, and oral expression, while introducing concepts such as narrative structure, tone, and intention.
Once their script is finalized, students move on to the recording phase, discovering the joy of lending their voices to characters they imagined themselves.
Curriculum Links
Language (Grades 6–8) & English (Grades 9–12) Writing: Create original dialogue and narratives based on visual prompts. Apply story structure, tone, voice, and intention in scriptwriting. Oral Communication: Develop expressive reading, pacing, and vocal delivery through dubbing. Collaborate and revise scripts for clarity and dramatic effect. Media Literacy: Understand how voice and sound shape meaning in multimedia. Analyze the impact of timing, tone, and vocal expression on storytelling. The Arts – Drama & Media Arts Drama: Explore voice work, characterization, and ensemble performance. Use improvisation and creative interpretation to bring visual scenes to life. Media Arts (Grades 9–12): Integrate audio and visual elements to produce synchronized voiceovers. Learn basic editing and sound design principles through hands-on experience. Cross-Curricular Competencies Collaboration & Communication: Strengthen teamwork, listening, and decision-making in group projects. Creativity & Critical Thinking: Interpret visual content creatively while meeting technical constraints. Confidence & Expression: Build public speaking and performance skills in a supportive environment.
Artist
Pricing
In person
Three 90-minutes sessions: $1,660 + HST
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.
Venues over 25km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist's transportation costs.
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