February and March 2017 Workshops

The DMC offers a variety of workshops each semester. This spring, we will be teaching workshops in photography, movie-making, design, audio, and animation, among others. We will also have some fun activities like button-making, temporary and LED tattoo making. Check out our list of workshops from now until Spring Break below, and don’f forget that all workshops and events are FREE and open to full-time students at Homewood.

Registration will open ONE week before the scheduled workshop on BookIt.

Photography Crash Course

Tuesday January 31st, 6-8pm

Lenses, accessories, depth of field, RAW—find out how to take your camera off the auto setting and become a better photographer.

Introduction to the Audio Studio

Thursday February 2nd, 6-8pm

Learn to use the software and digital instruments in the audio studio to make high quality recordings. This workshop authorizes you to reserve and use the studio in the future.

Movie Making: Getting Started

Monday February 6th, 6-8pm

Have an idea for a short video or documentary? Wondering where to start and what equipment to use? Learn about story development, planning, writing, storyboarding, and basic camera knowledge.

Valentine GIFS with Photoshop

Tuesday February 7th, 6-8pm

Create an animated Valentine using simple GIFs and Photoshop’s fun filters.

Flyer Design with InDesign

Wednesday February 8th, 6-8pm

Design an eye-catching and easy-to-understand flyer advertising your awesome event. We will cover the fundamentals of graphic design, typography, layout and show you how to export for use online and in print.

Beats, Loops, and Sampling

Thursday February 9th, 6-8pm

Increase your skill in digital music production using Ableton Live and compose tracks like a pro. Bring your files for critique, or get help starting a new project.

Intro to Arduino

Monday February 13th, 6-8pm

Learn how to set up and get busy with your own unique electronics project. This workshop introduces you to the Arduino hardware and software. We’ll cover prototyping circuits and enough coding to launch you into the wild Internet of Things!

Movie Making: Production 101

Monday February 13th, 6-8pm

Learn how to shoot video and get hands-on experience with our awesome equipment. Take your shoot to the next level with dollies, rigs, and advanced lighting using gear at the DMC!

Lighting for Video & Photo

Tuesday February 14th, 6-8pm

We’ll go over basic lighting set-ups for documentaries short films, portrait photography plus techniques for creating mood, color, and lighting effects.

Logo Design using Illustrator

Wednesday February 15th, 6-8pm

Learn to create resizable logos, posters and vector graphics with Illustrator. We’ll cover graphic design principles that will enhance your ability to communicate visually.

Podcasting

Thursday February 16th, 6-8pm

Want to start a podcast? Learn about microphones, recording techniques, and mixing your show to sound better than the competition. Upload and distribution platforms explained.

Introduction to the Audio Studio

Monday February 20th, 6-8pm

Learn to use the software and digital instruments in the audio studio to make high quality recordings. This workshop authorizes you to reserve and use the studio in the future.

Movie Making: Editing Basics

Monday February 20th, 6-8pm

This workshop will get you started editing video in Adobe Premiere. You’ll learn about cutting, transitions, and working with multiple audio tracks.

Photoshop for Photography

Tuesday February 21st, 6-8pm

Use Photoshop’s tools creatively to enhance your photos and add your personal style — from neat touch-ups to easy color correction, to cropping, layering, adding text and borders.

Code Free Web Design with WordPress

Wednesday February 22nd, 6-8pm

Quickly and easily setup and customize your website using free, high-quality themes and code-free content management systems such as WordPress.

Creating Models for 3D Printing

Thursday February 23rd, 6-8pm

Learn to create and prepare your models for 3D printing. This workshop will demonstrate printing workflows through Autodesk Meshmixer, Blender, and Makerbot software.

Synthesizers

Monday February 27th, 6-8pm

Explore the huge range of software synthesizers and plug-ins available in the DMC’s Audio Studio. Learn different synthesis techniques and how to program your own sounds. You can emulate classic synth sounds, program acoustic modeled sounds, or create otherworldly sound effects!

Movie Making: Advanced Editing

Monday February 27th, 6-8pm

Take your video to the next level with Adobe Premiere’s advanced editing techniques. You’ll learn color correction, titles, and transition effects. The last part of the workshop will be based on the needs and interests of the group so come with questions!

MAKE Identity Buttons

Tuesday February 28th, 4-6pm

Make 2-inch pin buttons using imagery that relates to your self-identity or promotes a point-of-view.

Motion Graphics with After Effects

Wednesday March 1st, 6-8pm

Learn basic animation techniques with After Effects to make your own moving images, infographics and title sequences.

Video Green Screen

Thursday March 2nd, 6-8pm

Want to shoot a movie on the moon or in Paris, but don’t have the budget? No problem. Shoot your actors in front of our green screen and composite anywhere in the universe. We’ll cover set up and compositing in post-production

Movie Making: Editing Basics

Monday March 6th, 6-8pm

This workshop will get you started editing video in Adobe Premiere. You’ll learn about cutting, transitions, and working with multiple audio tracks.

MAKE Temporary Tattoos

Wednesday March 8th, 6-8pm

Find or design images that relate to your self-identity and print temporary tattoos and vinyl fingernail decals.

Special Effects with After Effects

Monday March 13th, 6-8pm

Add awesomeness to your video projects! Learn to create amazing motion graphics with After Effects and the Trapcode 3D plug-in suite. After Effects seamlessly blends 3D graphics, video, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator files into unique hybrids that can be used as special effects for all types of projects.

Movie Making: Advanced Editing

Tuesday March 14th, 6-8pm

Take your video to the next level with Adobe Premiere’s advanced editing techniques. You’ll learn color correction, titles, and transition effects. The last part of the workshop will be based on the needs and interests of the group so come with questions!

Information Visualization using InDesign

Wednesday March 15th, 6-8pm

Think outside the box with your data! In this brainstorming and workshop session, learn how to sway your audience by telling visual stories, and use information and design software to make your case.

Beats, Loops, and Sampling

Thursday March 16th, 6-8pm

Increase your skill in digital music production using Ableton Live and compose tracks like a pro. Bring your files for critique, or get help starting a new project.