This workshop will cover elements of the Chicago Manual of Style most pertinent to BGC essays and qualifying papers. Learn the unbreakable rules and how to make decisions about the rest. We will definitely talk about figures and illustrations! Please bring your Chicago Manual of Style Turabian (if you can) and your questions. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.

Wednesday, February 5, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Learn what to expect when submitting an article to an academic journal for publication, including the process of peer review, feedback, and editing. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing, and Kat Atkins, Editorial Director of Publications.

Friday, February 7, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

This is the second in a series of workshops on fabric and usage led by renowned textile conservator and couture milliner Gina Bianco. Bianco will share her stitching experiences with a variety of furnishing fabrics she is donating to our Study Collection, reviewing grain and weave in tandem with a frame in upholstery and with gravity in window treatments. Hosted by Barb Elam, Digital Collections Metadata Librarian and Study Collection Manager, and Emma Cormack, Associate Curator for Exhibitions and Study Collection Curator.

This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement concentration.

Monday, February 10, 12:15–1:15 pm | Object Lab
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

GarageBand is a powerful, yet simple, digital audio workstation (DAW) for macOS and iOS that features an intuitive, modern design, which makes it easy to create music, podcasts, oral history projects and more. In this workshop you will be introduced to audio engineering, learning how to import, edit, mix, export and share digital audio. If you are interested in working on any project involving audio, this workshop will give you the basic skills needed to get started. These fundamentals can be applied to other DAW’s as well.

This workshop will be led by Sean Hagerty, a sound designer, composer, and violinist known for his work with immersive theater company Third Rail Projects (Then She Fell, The Grand Paradise, and Ghost Light at Lincoln Center, among others). https://www.seanhagerty.com

This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement concentration.

Wednesday, February 12, 12:15–1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

This workshop will walk you through some tips for preparing and delivering an effective academic presentation, while closely looking at some successful examples from previous BGC Wednesday lectures.

Questions may include:

• Should I read a prepared paper, speak from an outline, or off the cuff?
• What are the best strategies for incorporating visual images?
• What pitfalls should I avoid?
• How can I make the most of the in-person and online platforms?

As part of the workshop, one participant can deliver an upcoming talk (a conference paper, not a class presentation, 20 minutes or shorter). We will work together to provide comments and suggestions. If you’d like to practice delivering your talk, please indicate this in your rsvp; the student will be chosen by first come, first serve.

Monday, February 17, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

In this session, we will review QP formatting requirements and students will have a chance to peruse a range of past examples. Led by Polly Cancro, Research Services Librarian.

Wednesday, February 19, 12:15–1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

This workshop will explore the history of zines and zine culture. Students will be introduced to zine libraries and collections located in the city, and learn where they can purchase or trade zines of their own. Finally students will get the chance to craft their own unique zines.  Led by Stefany Merkelbach, Library Fellow.

This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement concentration.

Thursday, February 27, 12:15–1:15 pm | Penthouse North
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

This workshop will discuss the concept of fair use doctrine as it applies to images, the difference between copyrighted and public domain works, the concept of transformative use, and the factors used in fair use analysis. Navigating artists’ rights will also be covered. Hands-on activities are included. Led by Alexis Mucha, Director of Rights, Sales, Production, Promotion of Publications and Barb Elam, Digital Collections Metadata Librarian and Study Collection Manager.

Thursday, March 20, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Review the guidelines for abstract writing in the context of writing your abstract. Bring a draft of your QP abstract for workshopping. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.

Monday, March 24, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Learn how to use a 3D printer and print an object of your own! This workshop is an introduction to the process of developing a 3D printed object and the basics of working with 3D printers and printing materials. We’ll walk through how to create a 3D model of a vase in SketchUp and the steps for preparing your model to be printed using 3D printer software. Come explore making in three dimensions as you build skills in technical design and fabrication. Led by Julie Fuller, Digital Humanities Educational Technologist.

This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement concentration.

Wednesday, March 26, 12:15–1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Ask your last minute questions for qualifying paper projects, due the following Monday. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor in Practice of Writing.

Monday, March 31, 12:15–1:15 pm | On Zoom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

This workshop looks closely at expanding WordPress through the Divi Builder and Divi Theme, a set of tools that lets users fully customize the look and functionality of websites without any coding knowledge. Working with Divi’s toolkit, participants will learn how to implement advanced layout designs, develop templates, dynamic page content, and integrate multimedia. This workshop will prove helpful for anyone looking to have more control over the design and functionality of their web-based projects. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.

This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement concentration.

Wednesday, April 2, 12:15–1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu