2020 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 21st to June 26th. 

    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. Scholarships are available. Come learn, work and live with the School of Communication this summer!

    Application Instructions
    - Application deadline is Friday, May 1st at midnight CST
    - All applicants must hold a cumulative B average or better
    - Submit completed application
    - After submitting your application you will be prompted to upload one writing sample—an essay for school, an article for your school paper, a script for a video you created, etc.
    - After submitting your application you will be prompted to 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.
    Applicant Information
    Permission to send text messages?
    Birthdate
    Permanent Address
    Address




    Ethnicity (optional)
    Are you of Hispanic or Latino descent?
    Ethnicity
    Parent or Guardian 1
    Parent or Guardian 2
    High-school Information
    Experience with Digital Media
    If yes, please select the appropriate media:
    Please rate your experience with the following software: (Your familiarity with the technology listed does not factor into our selection process)
    iMovie
    Final Cut Pro
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
    Pro Tools
    Audacity
    Miscellaneous
    Have you ever been dismissed, suspended, or placed on probation for student judiciary or disciplinary matters?
    Have you ever been dismissed, suspended, separated from school, or placed on probation for academic reasons?
    Have you ever been charged and/or convicted of a crime other than a misdemeanor or traffic violation? Or, are there any pending charges against you other than a misdemeanor or traffic violation?
    Certification
    I understand that all confidential recommendations connected to this application will be used solely to evaluate my application, and will not be disclosed to anyone, including myself.

    I certify all information in my application is accurate and my own work (including brief samples and other materials submitted). I authorize the verification of my credentials for admission. I understand and agree that any misrepresentation or omission of facts in my application will justify the denial or the rescission of admission. If I am admitted, I will comply with all the rules, regulations, and policies of Loyola University Chicago, and that my admission, matriculation, and graduation are subject to the control of the authorities of Loyola University Chicago.

    I certify that Loyola University Chicago may publish, for public relations and marketing purposes, my photograph, or photographs and videos in which I appear.

    I understand that if I'm accepted into the Loyola University Chicago's Digital Storytelling Workshop, I must commit and agree to participate the entire week of the program. Participants will meet at Loyola's Water Tower Campus on Sunday, June 21st, 2019, early evening and end on Friday, June 26th    , mid-afternoon.

    In place of your signature, please type your full legal name
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