2019 Digital Storytelling Workshop Application

Loyola University Chicago School of Communication
High School Digital Storytelling Workshop Application

The High School Digital Storytelling Workshop is a six-day, hands-on workshop hosted by the School of Communication (SOC) at Loyola University Chicago for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in communication. The workshop is June 23rd to June 28th. 

Students from across the country join SOC faculty, staff, and Loyola undergraduates for a week of intensive digital media and journalism training. Participants spend the mornings in the classrooms learning the basics of audio, video, and reporting before hitting the streets of Chicago's neighborhoods to put their newfound skills to the test. A dedicated portion of the week involves exploring neighborhoods and putting together packages to tell the stories of the people and places of our city. Students stay in the residence halls on our Water Tower Campus, DJ live on our campus radio station WLUW 88.7 FM, produce a newscast in our Convergence Studio, and explore Chicago events in the evenings.

Taught by School of Communication expert instructors and mentored by Loyola undergraduates, students will leave the week with an exposure to emerging technology, university life and digital media skills. The workshop costs just $500 to attend (valued at $1,000 a person) and includes accommodation and meals. Come learn, work and live with the School of Communication this summer!

Application Instructions
- Application deadline is Friday, May 3rd at midnight CST
- All applicants must hold a cumulative B average or better
- Submit completed application
- Upon submission of application, upload one writing sample—an essay for school, an article for your school paper, a script for a video you created, etc.
- Upon submission of application, upload a 250-word essay on why you are interested in attending the High School Digital Storytelling Workshop.
- If you believe you require financial assistance to attend the workshop, upon submission of application, please upload a 250-word essay detailing your need.

You will receive an additional email with details on how to log into your student portal to upload your transcript, personal essay and writing sample within 48 hours of submitting your application. We recommend submitting your materials as soon as possible!

If you have questions about your application or your materials please contact Mary Alice Berg in Undergraduate Admission at mberg1@luc.edu.  

If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Genevieve Buthod in the School of Communication at gbuthod@luc.edu or at 312-915-6972. You can also visit www.highschooldigital.com for more information.