Professional Development Workshop – “From Artwork to Mini Movie: Turning Student Designs into Visual Stories”
Workshop Title: From Artwork to Mini Movie: Turning Student Designs into Visual Stories
Instructed by: Dr. Sherry Stancil, former journalist and current Instructor of Communications, Calhoun Community College
Location: Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 2nd Ave. NE, Decatur, AL 35601 (downtown)
ACA room number: #113 (Visual Arts bldg.)
Deadline to pre-register in Powerschool (REQUIRED): June 17
Description:
In this hands-on session, art educators will learn how to guide students in transforming their own artwork into short “mini movies” or visual stories. Participants will explore a simple, step-by-step process that moves from image creation to storytelling, using accessible digital tools to add motion, voice, and meaning. This 3-hour session keeps creativity at the center while introducing a fresh, engaging way for students to share their ideas and bring their artwork to life. A ready-to-use visual storytelling template will be provided for immediate classroom application. Optional AI-supported tools will be introduced to help animate and enhance student creativity—without replacing it.
Pre-requisites: Participants should bring a laptop or tablet with internet access. You are encouraged (but not required) to bring pieces of original artwork (digital or photographed).
Important: If this workshop is canceled for any reason, you will be notified via email on the email address you used to register. If you register and later find that you will not attend, PLEASE cancel your registration and don’t be a no show. Thank you.
Parking: Free parking is available in the Morgan County parking lot next to the ACA building at the corner of Lee Street and 1st & 2nd Avenues and on the street in front of our building.
Maximum enrollment: 20 (minimum of 5 pre-registered to make)
Registration link: https://app.smore.com/n/dvfb1
