Levels of Scribing

This program will cover the 4 Levels of Scribing, as outlined by Kelvy Bird in the book Generative Scribing, and based on Otto Scharmer's 4 Levels of Listening. Participants will receive an overview of the levels, and then dive into each one, learning and practicing various methods along the way.

The primary mediums for this exploration will be drawing and some collage. The program will be largely self-directed, in a robust online community setting, and culminate on March 15 with a 2-hour live session for integrated practice, reflection, and conversation within the entire cohort.

Masters in the profession will join along the way, adding experience and insight to the journey.

Logistics

This journey takes place over 2 weeks, paced between offline/individual and online/group work:

• March 1-14: Self-paced practices with pre-recorded videos and reading materials around Levels of Scribing, including: Scribing, Systems Scribing, Visual Presencing, Visual Sensemaking, and Generative Scribing.

• March 15: Live session. A 2-hour zoom call with guided, hands-on drawing practice, peer-to-peer conversation, and large group resonance. (Recording of the live session will be available for those who cannot attend.) This will be followed by sharing of images in the community platform, with real-time feedback from faculty and peers for one week following the live session.

The live session will take place from 8:00-10:00am EST (check your time here).

Technical Requirements: To participate in the live session, you will need to have video or audio access to Zoom. You will also receive an invitation to an online community platform called Mighty Networks where you can complete the self-directed learning.

Registration Fee

Please choose a rate in accordance with your country and the strength of its economy, and based on your overall financial situation. Should either of the below rates not be feasible, please reach out to the team.

• Standard Rate $300 (For people in countries with strong economies/currencies, who experience a steady personal or professional financial situation. Your registration will help support others to participate.)
• Reduced Rate $200 (For people in countries with moderate economies/currencies, who experience an uncertain personal or professional financial situation.)
• Scholarship on Request Email emma(at)kelvybird.com
• Alumni 10% discount Email emma(at)kelvybird.com

Cancellation Policy: Fees will be refunded for all cancellations received in writing before February 22, 2023. No refunds will be granted after that date.

Faculty

Kelvy Bird and Marie-Pacale Gafinen, with program hosting by Emma Dulski

Certification

This program is part of the Presencing Institute's "u-school for Transformation" and will count towards certification in the Generative Scribing Pathway. Other required programs include: Scribing Essentials, Visual Practice for Theory U , to be followed by a portfolio review. There is no previous substitute for this program in the certification pathway, as it is entirely new!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I participate if I have no drawing skills? Absolutely! We will work with pens and crayons in the session but we'll start at a very basic level so if you're able to draw a circle and a rectangle that will be sufficient.

Is this a basic course on learning how to scribe? This complements others programs that have specific instruction on things like lettering, layout, and icons. This program, though, is more about how to apply existing basic skills in practice.

Which materials do I need? We'll send you detailed information about the material needed once you're signed up. You don't need fancy art supplies.

Is this a course about Generative Scribing? Yes! Finally. In part...