Explore workshops, presentations, and creative competitions designed to strengthen your digital literacy and professional skills while connecting with the Creative Hub community.

Creative Jams


  • Come Jam with us this Spring!

    You can participate as part of a course or submit an entry independently.

    Dates to Remember:

    Friday, March 5, 2027
    The college-wide competition submission deadline.

    Late-February
    Your professor's deadline in advance of the college deadline.
     
    Tuesday, March 23, 2027 
    Creative Jam Showcase.

    Event Coordinator: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Principal Lecturer. Please reach out to sjohn172@kennsaw.eduwith questions.

  • Winners:

    Joshua Newton, first place
    Karen Lopez, second place
    Caleb Faulk, third place

    Event Coordinator: Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Winners:

    Josh Cox and Christian Davis, tie for first place
    Ibukun Samo, second place
    Lea Sambardier, third place

    Event Coordinator:  Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Winners:

    • Rosalyn Redmond, first place
    • Joelle Scott, runner up
    • Jordan Knight, third place

    Event Coordinator:  Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Learn More

  • Jam Winners:

    • Mollie Franklin: What is Home?
    • Lukas Kriechbaum and Eva Oni Enakhifo: Is a Couch a Home?
    • Laney Burns: Dance is My Home

    Honorable Mentions:

    • Aaron Glover: Broken But Not Out
    • Aly Neill: House to Home
    • Malcolm Shabazz: A Home
    • Maddie Ulmer: Home Is Where Your People Are

    Event Coordinator: Professor Sarah Johnson, School of Communication & Media

    Learn More

  • Jam Winners:

    • Marili Canedo: Find Your Strength, Find Your Wings™
    • Lilly Carter: Find Your Future, Find Your Wings™
    • Noah Smith: Find Your Passion, Find Your Wings™

    Honorable Mentions:

    • Kaitlyn Bauer: Find Yourself, Find Your Wings™
    • Nicholas Bruno: Find Your Structure, Find Your Wings™
    • Joselle Buadoo: Find Your Wisdom, Find Your Wings™
    • Bryson Jones: Find Your Passion, Find Your Wings™

    Event Coordinator: Professor Sarah Johnson, School of Communication & Media

  • Honorable Mentions:

    • Ally Lothman: This Old Van
    • Lamont Hall: The Enigma Diary

    Event Coordinator: Professor Sarah Johnson, School of Communication & Media in connection with Adobe Systems and HBO

 

Competitions, Workshops, and Presentations

Workshop: "Design Your Future: Create a Vision Board using Adobe Express
Tuesday, April 14 from 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

2026 OWLuminate PSA and Graphic Design Challenge
Event Coordinators: Sangsun Choi, SOCM Assistant Professor; Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer
Competition Website: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/ZXa6qPbU0KfWO

2025 OWLuminate PSA and Graphic Design Challenge
Event Coordinators: Sangsun Choi, SOCM Assistant Professor; Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer
Winning PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GixcsLh2HD8
Winning Designs can be viewed here: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/ZXa6qPbU0KfWO

Workshop: "Infographics, Data Visualization, Digital Storytelling...Oh My!"
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Transformative Tech Tools: Improving Student Engagement Through Industry-relevant Assignments
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Best Practices: Visual Literacy from Freshman Year to Graduate School
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Create Social Media Graphics Using Adobe Express
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: The Intersection of Education and Innovation; Student Experiences Shared
Presented by: Dr. Erin Ryan and Professor Sarah Johnson

Workshop: Create an Online Portfolio/Personal Branding
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Add a Spark-le to Course Projects and Presentations
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Design a Poster in Adobe InDesign
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Sparking Digital Innovation in the Classroom
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer

Workshop: Cutting-Edge Technology, Engaged Students, and Unlimited Possibilities
Presented by: Sarah Johnson, SOCM Senior Lecturer