Technology Workshops – Fall 2018 Flier – post October Break

Intro to Video Editing with Premiere Pro          

11/02 Friday 2:00 pm Library Electronic Classroom 160

Interested in learning editing video or recording a narrated presentation?

Come to this hands-on workshop where you will learn to use Adobe Premiere Pro. Led by Baynard Bailey of Academic Computing Services. Please rsvp to babailey@vassar.edu (suggested but not required).

Intro to Linux

11/07 Wednesday 3:30 pm, Sci Vis Lab, Bridge Building

Linux is a free and open-source operating system with superior security and performance to MacOS and Windows. Come learn how to get started exploring the Linux world on your very own laptop, or use one of our computers. Learn about the many “flavors” of Linux, how to use the terminal (command-line), and how to install and update software from a package manager. Led by Chris Gahn of Academic Computing Services. Please rsvp to chgahn@vassar.edu (suggested but not required).

Poster Making and Basic Design

11/16 Friday 2:00 pm Library Electronic Classroom 160

Need a poster for an academic conference? Want to print a giant poster for your event? Come to this hands-on workshop, learn basic design and how to use Adobe Illustrator to lay out a poster. Led by Baynard Bailey of Academic Computing Services. Please rsvp to babailey@vassar.edu (suggested but not required).

Photographing and Documenting your Artwork

11/28 Wednesday 3:30 Taylor 104

Need to put together your senior portfolio? Want to submit work to galleries or other exhibition calls for entry? Come to this workshop and learn how to document your artwork and to do basic Photoshop editing. Led by Amy Laughlin of Academic Computing Services.  Please rsvp to amlaughlin@vassar.edu (suggested but not required).

Experience VR

12/07 Friday 2:00-4:00 pm Collaboration Studio, Main Library

Interested in 360 video or experiencing Virtual Reality? We’ll have an Oculus Rift and a Playstation VR setup, as well as several 360 video viewers. Come try these devices out and discuss how they might impact education. Organized by Academic Computing Services and the Library.