Advanced SketchUp Techniques

Description: Want to take your SketchUp exhibition to the next level? Join us to learn advanced techniques for creating object displays, working with images, and other methods for improving your virtual models. We will also cover developing walk-throughs and video exports so that you can share your work with others. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.

Prerequisites: Basic SketchUp knowledge.

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

Friday, November 8, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Intro to Archives & Special Collections Research

Take your research to the next level with special collections and archives! In this workshop, we will discuss and practice finding repositories, navigating finding aids, requesting access to these materials, and incorporating them into your research. We will explore examples from collections in NYC and beyond. Led by Polly Cancro, Research Services Librarian; Mike Satalof, Archivist and Digital Preservation Specialist; and Helen Polson, Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing.

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

Monday, November 11, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Image Editing for Web

Description: Image editing is a key skill for the creation of web based content. This workshop will walk through the basics of photoshop and familiarize participants with web file formats, export and import processes, techniques for image resizing, manipulation, compositing and silhouetting. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.

Prerequisites: None

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

Thursday, November 21, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu