MEDIA EDUCATION

Classroom Workshops

Our FREE classroom workshops offer an opportunity to have a professional in the filmmaking industry teach students about what goes on behind the scenes in their profession, helping students become informed film viewers and conscious film content creators.

Meet Our Teaching Artists

William King

Teaching Artist

William is a Utah-based screenwriter and script doctor with a passion for storytelling and media education. Since joining Utah Film Center in 2022, he has inspired students through his energetic, creative teaching style. Drawing on professional film industry experience and university-level instruction, William creates experiences that make filmmaking exciting and fun.

Weber Griffiths

Weber is an award-winning filmmaker and experienced educator who excels at breaking down complex filmmaking concepts into engaging, accessible lessons. Since joining Utah Film Center in 2023, he has shared his professional expertise through interactive workshops that encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence in young storytellers.

Rook Stevens

Rook is an illustrator and visual storyteller specializing in animation, storyboard art, and concept design. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Rook has taught with Utah Film Center since 2025, guiding students through engaging, hands-on experiences while fostering creativity, collaboration, and confidence through the art of animation.

How to Book a Workshop for Your Classroom

These classroom workshops align with Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:

Learn more about Utah Core Standards at the Utah State Board of Education Website.

What to Expect in a Workshop

Each 60-minute workshop includes a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. To ensure the best experience, we recommend limiting reservations to one class per workshop (up to 30 students).

If you would like your entire grade level to participate in a workshop, or if you would like to request a date/time not listed in the booking calendar, please contact the Media Education Department at [email protected].

Request a Session for 2026-2027

Bring Characters to Life with Storyboards

Individually tailored for Grades 3-12

Discover how filmmakers use storyboards to plan scenes, organize ideas, and transform stories into movies.

This workshop is available both virtually and in-person.

This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Granite, Jordan, Murray, Nebo, Provo, and Salt Lake school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.

Careers in Filmmaking

Individually tailored for Grades K-12

Explore the exciting careers that bring movies to life—from directors and editors to costume designers and special effects artists. Perfect for Career Day!

This workshop is available both virtually and in-person.

This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Granite, Jordan, Murray, Ogden, Park City, Provo, Salt Lake, and Wasatch school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.

Cinematography in Action!

Individually tailored for Grades 3-12

Explore the art of visual storytelling through cinematography. Students learn how framing, camera movement, and composition shape meaning before putting their new skills into practice with iPads.

This workshop is ONLY offered in-person.

Introduction to Stop Motion Animation

Individually tailored for Grades 2-8

Discover the magic of stop motion animation as students bring everyday objects to life through creativity, collaboration, and hands-on filmmaking.

This workshop is ONLY offered in-person.

Open to Alpine, Canyons, Davis, Granite, Jordan, Murray, Provo and Salt Lake school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please book by special request via email.

Setting the Scene: Writing Stories for Movies

Individually tailored for Grades K-12

Inspire creative writing through the magic of movies. Students learn storytelling techniques while creating an original story designed for the screen.

This workshop is available both virtually and in-person.

This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Davis, Granite, Jordan, Morgan, Murray, Nebo, North Sanpete, Ogden, Park City, Provo, Salt Lake, Tooele, Wasatch, and Weber school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.

The Art of Watching Movies

Individually tailored for Grades K-8

Build media literacy through the art of filmmaking! Students explore how storytelling, visuals, sounds, and editing work together to create meaningful movie experiences.

This workshop is available both virtually and in-person.

This in-person workshop is available to Alpine, Canyons, Granite, Jordan, Murray, Nebo, Park City, Provo, Salt Lake, and Wasatch school districts. For school districts outside of this list, please submit a special request via email.

Self-Paced Lesson Plans and Pre-Recorded Videos

In addition to the classroom workshops above, we also have our new self-paced lesson plans and pre-recorded videos . These lessons give educators and community members the opportunity to discover new filmmaking elements that fit into their schedule. If you enjoyed our classroom workshops or didn’t find one for your grade, we encourage you to check out some of these resources below.

Similar to our workshops, the self-paced lesson plans were created to meet selected Utah Core Standards. You can find these standards at the end of each lesson plan.

The Media Education Department partners with the following organizations in the state to support educators, students, families, and communities. If you are a community organization that wants to partner with the Media Education department, please contact us at [email protected].

Utah Film Center Media Education programs are supported by POPS

About POPS
POPS (Professional Outreach Programs in the Schools) is an educational outreach program in the fine arts that provides a mechanism for Utah’s professional art organizations to assist in teaching the Utah’s fine art core curriculum in the public schools. Professional organizations match state revenues to support and enhance the delivery of art education through demonstrations, performances, presentations, and educational activities in the schools. The program ensures that each of the 41 school districts have the opportunity to receive services in a balanced and comprehensive manner over three years.

Utah Film Center POPS 2019-20 Final Annual Report

For more information contact Utah Film Center’s Media Education team at [email protected]