Digital Media Starter Lesson

Welcome to Digital Media

In this short lesson, you will learn how a storyboard works. A storyboard is a plan for a video, animation, or digital story.

Follow the panels below. Each panel shows an action, a camera shot, and a simple idea for a Digital Media project.

Pixel, your Digital Media guide

Meet Pixel

Pixel is your friendly Digital Media guide.

Visual Storyboard Poster

Pixelโ€™s Digital Media Storyboard

This poster shows Pixelโ€™s journey into Digital Media. Look at each scene and notice the action, camera shot, and learning message.

Storyboard poster showing Pixel learning Digital Media at Capital City College

What is a storyboard?

A storyboard is a set of pictures that shows what will happen in a video or animation. It helps you plan the story before you start filming, drawing, or editing.

Storyboard Activity

Pixel Starts Digital Media at Capital City College

Look at each scene. Notice the action, camera shot, and simple learning goal.

Scene 1

Arriving at College

Camera shot: Wide shot

Action: Pixel arrives at Capital City College and smiles.

Message: Welcome to a creative place to learn.

Scene 2

Finding Digital Media

Camera shot: Medium shot

Action: Pixel sees a sign that says โ€œDigital Mediaโ€.

Message: Digital Media is about creating with technology.

Scene 3

Recording a Video

Camera shot: Close-up

Action: Pixel records a short video using a phone.

Message: You can learn video, sound, and camera skills.

Scene 4

Creating a Poster

Camera shot: Over-the-shoulder shot

Action: Pixel designs a colourful poster on a computer.

Message: You can create posters, thumbnails, and graphics.

Scene 5

Editing the Story

Camera shot: Screen shot

Action: Pixel edits clips, adds music, and adds text.

Message: Editing helps turn ideas into a finished project.

Scene 6

Sharing the Final Work

Camera shot: Presentation shot

Action: Pixel shares the finished project with the class.

Message: Digital Media helps you build confidence and creativity.

Your Turn

Now create your own simple storyboard. Choose one idea and plan 3 scenes.

Idea 1

A student joins a Digital Media class.

Idea 2

A character learns how to record a video.

Idea 3

A learner creates a poster for an event.