Adapting to American Academic English

A supportive discussion for students whose first language is not American English (including speakers of other global Englishes). Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.

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

Divi Theme and Visual Builder

This workshop explores Divi, a powerful theme and visual website builder that gives users the ability to fully customize the design and functionality of their WordPress projects without coding knowledge. Participants will learn how to use Divi’s toolkit to edit and manage content, develop advanced layouts and templates, work with dynamic content, and integrate multimedia elements. 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, September 18, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

How to Research a Good QP

In this workshop, we’ll discuss an essential component of a good qualifying paper: research. We will cover useful research techniques as well as a range of research services and resources available to you through the BGC library, in NYC, and beyond. This workshop is geared towards second year MA students or students submitting a QP in the current academic year. Led by Polly Cancro, Research Services Librarian

Monday, September 29, 12:15-1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

DAM for GLAM: Digital Asset Management Fundamentals

If you’ve wondered how museums organize and distribute their vast image collections, this workshop will introduce Digital Asset Management (DAM). Dive into DAM essentials like tagging assets and building taxonomies. Discover how DAM systems differ from – but interface with – collections databases like TMS. Gain hands-on experience with NetX, the same system used by GLAM institutions including The Met, Guggenheim, and Bard Graduate Center. Led by 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, October 6, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Applying to PhD Programs

Are you thinking about continuing your studies at the doctoral level? This workshop will offer guidance and suggestions on finding the right programs and faculty, how to prepare a strong application, and what to expect during the admissions process. Led by Professor Andrew Morrall, Director of Doctoral Studies.

Wednesday, October 8, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Chicago Manual of Style for BGC Students

Avoid the dreaded red pen rash with this thoroughly practical guide to proper bibliographies, footnotes, grammar, and formatting for research papers. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.

Thursday, October 9, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

How to Write a Good QP

Drawing on examples of well-written QPs from years past, we’ll discuss practices and principles for planning, writing, and editing your capstone project at the BGC. This workshop is geared towards second year MA students or students submitting a QP in the current academic year. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.

Tuesday, October 14, 1:30-2:30 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

Writer’s Block

Writer’s block is “a distinctly uncomfortable inability to write” that can strike even the most skilled and experienced writers. In this workshop, I’ll propose a range of practical solutions. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.

Monday, October 20, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

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. Students should sign up for one of the two dates below. 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, October 23, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
Friday, October 24, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

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.

Monday, October 27, 12:15-1:15 pm | Object Lab
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

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 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. Students should sign up for one of the two dates below. 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.

Thursday, November 6, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
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

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                                                                           <h3>Adapting to American Academic English</h3>
<p>A supportive discussion for students whose first language is not American English (including speakers of other global Englishes). Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.</p>
<p>Monday, September 15, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Divi Theme and Visual Builder</h3>
<p>This workshop explores Divi, a powerful theme and visual website builder that gives users the ability to fully customize the design and functionality of their WordPress projects without coding knowledge. Participants will learn how to use Divi’s toolkit to edit and manage content, develop advanced layouts and templates, work with dynamic content, and integrate multimedia elements. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: None</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Thursday, September 18, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>How to Research a Good QP</h3>
<p>In this workshop, we’ll discuss an essential component of a good qualifying paper: research. We will cover useful research techniques as well as a range of research services and resources available to you through the BGC library, in NYC, and beyond. This workshop is geared towards second year MA students or students submitting a QP in the current academic year. Led by Polly Cancro, Research Services Librarian</p>
<p>Monday, September 29, 12:15-1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>DAM for GLAM: Digital Asset Management Fundamentals</h3>
<p>If you’ve wondered how museums organize and distribute their vast image collections, this workshop will introduce Digital Asset Management (DAM). Dive into DAM essentials like tagging assets and building taxonomies. Discover how DAM systems differ from – but interface with – collections databases like TMS. Gain hands-on experience with NetX, the same system used by GLAM institutions including The Met, Guggenheim, and Bard Graduate Center. Led by Mike Satalof, Archivist and Digital Asset Manager</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Monday, October 6, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Applying to PhD Programs</h3>
<p>Are you thinking about continuing your studies at the doctoral level? This workshop will offer guidance and suggestions on finding the right programs and faculty, how to prepare a strong application, and what to expect during the admissions process. Led by Professor Andrew Morrall, Director of Doctoral Studies.</p>
<p>Wednesday, October 8, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Chicago Manual of Style for BGC Students</h3>
<p>Avoid the dreaded red pen rash with this thoroughly practical guide to proper bibliographies, footnotes, grammar, and formatting for research papers. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.</p>
<p>Thursday, October 9, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>How to Write a Good QP</h3>
<p>Drawing on examples of well-written QPs from years past, we’ll discuss practices and principles for planning, writing, and editing your capstone project at the BGC. This workshop is geared towards second year MA students or students submitting a QP in the current academic year. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.</p>
<p>Tuesday, October 14, 1:30-2:30 pm | 5th Floor Classroom<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Writer’s Block</h3>
<p>Writer’s block is “a distinctly uncomfortable inability to write” that can strike even the most skilled and experienced writers. In this workshop, I’ll propose a range of practical solutions. Led by Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.</p>
<p>Monday, October 20, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>SketchUp 101</h3>
<p>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. Students should sign up for one of the two dates below. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: None</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Thursday, October 23, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML<br />
Friday, October 24, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Image Research</h3>
<p>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</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Monday, October 27, 12:15-1:15 pm | Object Lab<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Intro to Creative Coding Workshop with Sofia Garcia</h3>
<p>Forget about Canva and learn how to create art with code! In this hands-on workshop, curator, writer, and gallerist <a href="https://www.artxcode.io/artists/sofia-garcia">Sofia Garcia</a> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: None</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Thursday, October 30, 11 am-1:15 pm | DML<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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<p>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. Students should sign up for one of the two dates below. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: SketchUp 101 or Basic SketchUp knowledge</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Thursday, November 6, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML<br />
Friday, November 7, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Intro to Archives & Special Collections</h3>
<p>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</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Monday, November 10, 12:15-1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Image Editing for Web</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: None</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Thursday, November 20, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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                                                                           <h3>Image Compositing</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: None</p>
<p><em>This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.</em></p>
<p>Friday, November 21, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu">julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu</a></p>
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