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Aboutness: Library Subjects for Research
Where do the subject terms in library catalogs come from? Providing background on library thesauri like the Library of Congress Subject Headings and the criticisms they’ve faced, this workshop will also offer tips for leveraging controlled vocabularies to improve search. Led by Sebastian Moya, Technical Services and Systems Librarian
Wednesday, November 4, 12:15-1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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SketchUp 101
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 6, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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Designing Effective Presentations
Good academic presentations should be accompanied by thoughtfully designed visual aids. In this workshop, Debaleena Bagchi, BGC’s Manager of Public Humanities and Research, will discuss how to combine text and image to create slides that are clear, informative, and engaging. Facilitated by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.
Thursday, November 12, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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Image Research
This workshop covers topics such as using controlled vocabularies to aid in image research, ordering images for academic publishing, and finding image resources for the decorative arts and material culture. A full list of resources and links will be provided. Led by Barb Elam, Digital Collections Metadata Librarian and Study Collection Manager
This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.
Friday, November 13, 12:15-1:15 pm | Object Lab
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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SketchUp 102
This workshop builds on the fundamentals introduced in SketchUp 101, focusing on advanced techniques for creating, managing, and editing 3D models. It will also cover SketchUp’s presentation tools for creating walk-throughs and its export options for sharing your work. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.
Prerequisites: SketchUp 101 or Basic SketchUp knowledge
This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.
Wednesday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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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 Julie Fuller, Manager of Digital Humanities and Education.
Prerequisites: None
This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.
Thursday, November 19, 12:15–1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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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 Julie Fuller, Manager of Digital Humanities and Education.
Prerequisites: None
This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.
Friday, November 20, 12:15–1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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Introduction to Object Labels
In this workshop we’ll discuss and put into practice the basic principles for writing object labels with a particular focus on Approaches-style “object interventions.” Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.
Tuesday, December 8, 1:30–2:30 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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