This hands-on workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of visual storytelling by guiding them through the creation of a short film in just six scenes. Working with a simple process, students learn how to break down an idea into clear visual steps and translate it into moving images.

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Throughout the day, students will:

• Develop narrative skills by choosing a process and breaking it into six distinct moments that form the backbone of a story.

• Explore composition and framing through still photography, learning how single images can communicate meaning.

• Learn the basics of editing by sequencing stills in video software, experimenting with timing and rhythm.

• Understand shot types and coverage by re-filming each step as short static video clips and discussing how choices in framing affect the narrative.

• Experiment with camera movement to see how panning, tilting, or tracking shots change the flow and impact of a scene.

• Build confidence in visual storytelling by comparing versions of their project, reflecting on what works and when simplicity is more effective.
   

By the end of the day, students will have produced a simple but effective six-scene short film and gained a practical understanding of how editing, composition, and camera movement shape storytelling.