THE AI AVATAR LAB: BUILDING NEXT-GEN’S NARRATIVES
This 5-Day programme offers a comprehensive curriculum on generative AI in the creation of visual narratives and AI avatars. The programme aims to provide a balanced experience of hands-on workshops utilizing the latest generative AI tools in creative expression, alongside expert lectures and industry guest talks on AI fundamentals, ethics, and real-world applications.
*Certificates will be offered upon completion of programme.*
Why Attend The AI Avatar Lab?
- Build Your Academic Portfolio: Hands-on experience at a leading university’s AI lab signals intellectual initiative and creative ambition. Your completed AI video and avatar project becomes a tangible, showcase-ready artefact for college applications.
- Master Next-Generation Creative Tools: Learn to produce AI-generated video, avatars, and visual narratives using industry-current generative AI technologies, equipping you with skills that are rapidly becoming essential across creative, media, and tech industries.
- Develop Critical AI Literacy: Go beyond the tools – explore AI history, ethics, and real-world applications through expert lectures and guest speakers. Understanding how and why AI works prepares you to be a responsible, thoughtful creator in an AI-driven world.
Principal Recommendation Scheme- Fast-Track Enrolment
- Principals may nominate up to 3 students from their institution for fast-track enrolment, securing a reserved place ahead of the general application pool. To nominate, email atlask@hku.hk with subject: 「Principal Recommendation – [School Name]」.
Programme Overview:
Arrival Day – Aug 9 (Sunday)
- Objective: Travel to Hong Kong and settle in. Students check into the dormitory with staff support to prepare for the week ahead.
Day 1 – Storytelling, AI Video & Avatar Workshops (Aug 10, Monday)
- Objective: Kick off with a campus welcome and tour, then dive into the future of storytelling with AI. Students form groups and begin hands-on AI video and AI avatar workshops in the afternoon.
Day 2 – AI History, Ethics & Guest Lecture (Aug 11, Tuesday)
- Objective: Build a foundational understanding of how AI works, its history, and the ethical questions it raises. A guest lecture from ZJTV (TBC) brings industry perspective, followed by continued workshop sessions.
Day 3 – AI Portfolios & Guest Lecture (Aug 12, Wednesday)
- Objective: Explore how AI tools can strengthen creative portfolios. A guest lecture by Angus Lee offers real-world insight, with workshops continuing toward final project completion.
Day 4 – Project Showcase & Award Ceremony (Aug 13, Thursday)
- Objective: Present final AI video and avatar projects in a showcase competition before peers and faculty, followed by an award ceremony and closing remarks to celebrate the week’s work.
Basic Information:
- Programme Code: ACT260509
- Level of Study Requirement: S.3-5 / Grade 9-11 / Year 10-12 students
- Language Requirement: Applicants are expected to have an effective and operational command of the English language.
- Programme Dates: August 9-13, 2026 (Sunday-Thursday)
- Programme Time: 09:00-17:30 (HKT)
- Application Fee: HKD 100
- Programme Fee: HKD 10,000 (Accommodation Inclusive)
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face
- Programme link: https://www.atlab.hku.hk/future-visuals-storytelling-with-ai-2026/
For enquiries, please email atlask@hku.hk
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Arts Technology Lab
The University of Hong Kong