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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 16, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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Organizing Your Research
This session will cover options for managing the many ideas, references, and images that accumulate as you research and write. We will discuss tools for organizing bibliographic and visual information (Zotero and Tropy), as well as methods for structuring and linking notes. Led by Abigail Walker, Collection Development Librarian.
Wednesday, September 25, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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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.
Wednesday, October 9, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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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 Ittai Weinryb, Director of Doctoral Studies.
Friday, October 11, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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How to Research and Write a Good QP
In this two-part workshop we’ll discuss two indispensable elements of a good qualifying paper: research and writing. 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, and Helen Polson, Associate Professor of Practice in Writing.
Tuesday, October 15, 1:30-3 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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The Fashion Calendar Database (FCRD), Digital Humanities and the Creative Industries
This demo will present the grant-funded and open-source FCRD, a digitization and digital humanities project that was launched by The Fashion Institute of Technology in November 2023. Natalie Nudell, Director of the FCRD will discuss the project team’s processes, methodologies and challenges, while demonstrating the uses of digital humanities tools and research for understanding the history of fashion and creative industries. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibition.
Prerequisites: None
This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.
Friday, October 18, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
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.
Thursday, October 24, 12:15-1:15 pm | Object Lab
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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Website Design Workshop
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.
Prerequisites: None
This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.
Friday, October 25, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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Study Collection Fiber Workshop with Gina Bianco
In this session, renowned textile conservator and couture milliner, Gina Bianco, will discuss a large collection of 18th-20th century textiles she recently gifted to our Study Collection and provide frameworks for historic fiber use and forms of fiber identification. Led 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, October 28, 12:15-1:15 pm | Object Lab
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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Creating Interactive Images with Draw Attention
Description: Draw Attention is a powerful WordPress plugin that creates interactive images for web-based projects. In this workshop you will learn how to work with images in the plugin and create clickable/tappable regions to present information, images, videos and more. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.
For examples of this plugin in action, please visit the Eileen Gray Online Exhibition Site.
Prerequisites: Basic WordPress knowledge.
This workshop counts as a Skill Training workshop for the Museum Practice, Digital Scholarship, and Public Engagement Concentration.
Wednesday, October 30, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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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.
Wednesday, November 6, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu
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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
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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
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