Fast FWD Online - Spring 2026

In today’s rapidly evolving media environment, professionals and organizations can leap ahead by leveraging generative AI tools to create high‑impact digital content at scale, quickly, and inexpensively. This hands‑on, introductory‑level overview offers a practical crash course in the latest GenAI tools and techniques for generating text, images, animation, video, music, and voice.

Participants will see how cutting‑edge platforms including MidJourney, Runway, ElevenLabs, Udio, and other state‑of‑the‑art creative AI tools can streamline production workflows—unlocking new levels of speed, quality, and cost efficiency. Drawing on Dr. Spencer Striker’s extensive teaching experience, including Northwestern Qatar’s undergraduate Digital Media Design curriculum, this session provides a preview of the full executive education masterclass taking place April 26–30.

This Fast FWD overview provides a concise snapshot of essential skills, tools, and creative workflow.

Instructor

Spencer Striker
Professor in Residence

Spencer Striker is Professor of Digital Media Design at Northwestern University in Qatar, specializing in innovative digital learning experiences, interactive media, and game-based education. His work sits at the intersection of interaction design, mobile media, digital storytelling, and education technology entrepreneurship.