Divi Theme and Visual Builder 5.0

This workshop explores the newest iteration of 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

Students should choose one date when signing up for this workshop.

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

Wednesday, September 16, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
Wednesday, September 23, 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. Led by Polly Cancro, Research Services Librarian

This workshop is geared towards second-year MA students or students submitting a QP in the current academic year.

Wednesday, September 30, 12:15-1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom
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 duirng the admissions process. Led by Professor Andrew Morrall, Director of Doctoral Studies.

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

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

Monday, October 5, 12:15-1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

DAM for GLAM: Digital Asset Management Fundamentals

Learn how museums organize and distribute their vast image collections in this hands-on Digital Asset Management (DAM) workshop. Dive into DAM essentials like tagging, taxonomies, and how DAMS interface with collections databases like TMS. Gain hands-on experience with NetX, the same system used by institutions including The Met, MoMA, and Guggenheim. 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.

Wednesday, October 21, 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.

Wednesday, October 28, 12:15-1:15 pm | 2nd Floor Classroom
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.

Thursday, October 29, 12:15-1:15 pm | Object Lab
RSVP: julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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