Storytelling in Design

Education facts

Code: 5ID227

This course provides both theoretical and practical information related to visual storytelling used for conceptual design creation, visualisation and communication. It includes storytelling theory, movie editing and a creative project work.    Module 1 Visual Storytelling Theory 3 credits  During the first part of the course students are introduced to the theory, methods and techniques used in visual storytelling. Students also learn about video editing using professional digital tools.    Module 2 Creative Assignment 4,5 credits  In this section of the course students develop a creative assignment from which the outcome is an individual or a group presentation. The objective of this creative project is to apply storytelling techniques to generate an advanced visual presentation that communicates the main inspiration or motivation behind the design of a new vehicle or transportation system.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design. Student need to have passed all previous courses on the Master\`s Programme in Transportation Design at Umeå Institute of Design or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Storytelling in Design

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 29 September 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %