Intro to Creative Coding Workshop with Sofia Garcia

Forget about Canva and learn how to create art with code! In this hands-on workshop, curator, writer, and gallerist Sofia Garcia will introduce students to generative and code-based art and will teach how to create unique dynamic and interactive computer-generated visuals with computer code. Using a free online code editor, we’ll walk through the entire process from conception to finished product with p5.js as our coding language. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions and Michael Assis, BGC Doctoral Candidate.

There will be an introduction to the workshop beginning at 11:00 am, though students also have the option of joining at 12:15pm for the second part of the hands-on workshop.

Prerequisites: None

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

Thursday, October 30, 11 am-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

SketchUp Basics

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to SketchUp, a powerful yet user-friendly 3D modeling program, ideal for beginners with little or no prior experience in 3D design. In this workshop you will learn the essential tools and techniques for navigating, creating and manipulating 3D models. 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.

Friday, November 7, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Intro to Archives & Special Collections

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, and requesting access to these materials. We will explore examples from collections in NYC and beyond. Led by Polly Cancro, Research Services Librarian, and Mike Satalof, Archivist and Digital Asset Manager

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

Monday, November 10, 12:15-1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Image Editing for Web

Learn how to prepare images for web-based projects using Adobe Photoshop. This workshop covers essential skills like resizing, compression, format selection, and exporting images. 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 20, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Image Compositing

Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create compelling image composites by blending multiple photos into a single, seamless visual. This workshop covers key techniques such as layer masking, blending modes, selections, and color matching. 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.

Friday, November 21, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu