Telling Women’s Stories Course

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TELLING WOMEN'S STORIES: A GUIDE TO IMPACTFUL MOBILE JOURNALISM

This course is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to create powerful narratives that challenge stereotypes, celebrate the achievements of African women, and drive meaningful progress in gender equality, representation, and empowerment across the continent.

Through this program, you will become a skilled visual storyteller capable of sharing stories that inspire and have an impact.

What You Will Gain:

  • Analyze: Critically assess gender roles, biases, and representation in your country’s media landscape.

  • Identify: Discover and pitch compelling gender-focused stories with the potential for wide distribution.

  • Develop: Create persuasive pitches and storyboards to bring your ideas about African women to life.

  • Create: Produce impactful multimedia content using traditional and innovative techniques, including mobile journalism (MOJO), video, photography, and scripting.

  • Tell Your Story: Develop an autobiographical multimedia feature highlighting your unique perspective.

  • Collaborate: At the end of this course, you will have the opportunity to submit a story pitch for the chance to work directly with fellow creators and the bird Story Agency editorial team.

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What You Will Gain:

  • Analyze: Critically assess gender roles, biases, and representation in your country’s media landscape.

  • Identify: Discover and pitch compelling gender-focused stories with the potential for wide distribution.

  • Develop: Create persuasive pitches and storyboards to bring your ideas about African women to life.

  • Create: Produce impactful multimedia content using traditional and innovative techniques, including mobile journalism (MOJO), video, photography, and scripting.

  • Tell Your Story: Develop an autobiographical multimedia feature highlighting your unique perspective.

  • Collaborate: At the end of this course, you will have the opportunity to submit a story pitch for the chance to work directly with fellow creators and the bird Story Agency editorial team.

    This training will equip you to tell stories that matter, inspire change, and highlight the perspectives of African women.

General Online Course FAQs

Course Access and Technical Issues

Course FAQs

  • All course materials will be available on the course website. You will need a strong Wi-Fi connection and a laptop or desktop computer.

  • You will need a computer with a stable internet connection, a modern web browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari), your video equipment, and any software required for assignments (video editing software, etc.).

  • Yes, but a desktop or laptop is highly advised for a better experience, especially with slides.

  • A minimum speed of 5 Mbps is recommended for optimal streaming and access, including uploading and downloading videos and photos for the assignments.

Course Content and Structure

  • The course covers the following modules:

    • Module 1: Introduction to Gender Storytelling

    • Module 2: Identifying Impactful Stories of African Women

    • Module 3: Content Creation

    • Module 4: Story Design & Production Planning

    • Module 5: Content Processing & Delivery

    • Module 6: Publishing Systems

  • Each module has a main lesson, case study, and quiz.

  • You will have access to the course materials until 31 December 2025.

  • Some course materials, such as PDFs and resources, may be downloadable.

  • The course content will be updated periodically to reflect current trends and best practices.

  • The course includes a variety of content formats, including videos, slides, readings, interactive activities, and external resources.

Quizzes and Certification

  • There is no final exam, but there will be quizzes throughout the course to assess your understanding of each module.

  • Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

  • To receive a certificate, you must complete all modules and quizzes.

Gender Visual Storytelling Course FAQs

Content and Focus

  • No, the course is designed for intermediate multimedia journalists, and may not be suitable for beginners.

  • The course draws on diverse African perspectives.

  • The course dedicates a module to ethical considerations, covering topics like avoiding gender bias, obtaining informed consent, and protecting vulnerable sources.

  • Yes, the course will provide practical guidance on how to avoid gender bias in visual content, such as framing, composition, and editing techniques.

  • Basic video editing skills are recommended, but the course will provide resources and support for those needing to improve their skills.

  • While the course cannot guarantee employment, it will equip you with the skills and knowledge that international news agencies look for in visual journalists.

Practical Application

  • The case studies are selected for their relevance to real-world scenarios and demonstrate best practices in gender-focused storytelling.

  • The course will explore how the skills you learn can be adapted for various media platforms, including online news sites, social media, and broadcast television.