Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 11: Kashmir University’s Media Education and Research Centre (MERC) today organised a webinar on Digital Storytelling.
Idhries Ahmad, Communication Officer at UNICEF was the key speaker at the webinar, which was attended by MERC faculty members and students of three batches presently pursuing their studies at the department.
“The story should have a soul and it must be truthful and credible. The storyteller should be passionate to tell the story, which has to be strong. Language doesn’t matter,” Ahmad said in a statement issued.
Giving his tips to the students on video narrative, he highlighted the need to create a hook to attract the audience.
Earlier, while initiating the webinar, Dr Aaliya Ahmed, HoD MERC, said, “Digital age is the age of storytelling. You have now many platforms to tell your stories. Digital environment is fast-paced and vibrant and offers tremendous opportunities as we witness during the pandemic.”
Dr Syeda Afshana, Associate Professor was the moderator of the webinar.
In the concluding remarks, senior faculty and former HoD MERC Nasir Mirza appreciated the efforts aimed at equipping the students with essential know-how of being good storytellers in the framework of the 21st century.
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