Educational Programs for Families
Storytelling Studio - Family Edition
March 26-April 2, 2008 (a series of 3 sessions)
Wednesday March 26, 2008: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2008: 9:00 AM - Noon
Wednesday April 2, 2008: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Kids 8-14 and their parents will work together to outline, write, film, and animate their own stories. Families work together to create a real or fictional family story that illustrates the strengths of families or family members. The family will create the images to be animated and record the sound, which will be edited together into their own animated family story. Each family will receive a copy of their story on DVD.
Sample stories are at:
The workshop fee is $75 per family (scholarships are available), and enrollment is limited to 8 families. In order to register:
- Participants must be able to attend ALL session
- A parent or legal guardian will be required to be present and participate in developing a story with their children.
For more information, or to register, email:
Prevously Offered Programs
Storytelling Studio - Family Edition
July 16-17 (Monday - Tuesday) 2007
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Kids 8-12 will compose, storyboard, and animate their own story together with their family. Families will work together to create a real or fictional family story that illustrates the strengths of families or family members. The family will create the images to be animated and record the sound, which will be edited together into their own animated family story. Each family will receive a copy of their story on DVD.
- Show examples
- Answer Questions
- brainstorm story ideas
- whittle the story down to a concrete simple idea
- Character Bios
- develop and polish idea
- Storyboard plot {Rough designs using pencil and paper}
- Characters
- Backgrounds
Day 2: Tuesday
- Finalize storyboard
- Green Screen Shoots/ Sound Recording
- Finish Characters/Background
Storytelling Studio Outline
Day 1: Monday
Introduce concept (20 mins)
Story Creation (1 hour)
Rough Pre-Production (remaining time)
Finish with Rough Preproduction from Day 1 (30 mins)
Fine Pre-Production (remaining time)
Intentional Harmony: Managing Work and Partner
Angela Wiley, Ph.D.
In the Intentional Harmony: Managing Work and Partner workshop, we will address issues that are important to dual-earner couples. We will consider research as well as give practical advice to help you make the most of your romantic relationship while working. We will review ways to build and strengthen intimacy as well as resolve conflicts, use problem-solving skills, and embrace a team approach to relationship challenges. We also include some research-based "danger signals" to give couples markers for when they might consider seeking outside guidance or information. This program is sponsored by the Faculty Staff Assistance Program and the Family Resiliency Center.
Cost: Free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Call: (217) 244-5312
Offered on Wednesday May 9, 2007 (Noon-1) and Thursday, May 17, 2007 (
7 - 9 PM Expanded evening session)