This summer, Alkek Library hosted some amazing creative online workshops, and this fall they have more upcoming workshops to help you expand your creative skills. There’s always new technology to explore! Take a look below to see if there are any that might interest you.
Introduction to 3D Design
This workshop will introduce participants to 3D modeling using TinkerCAD, an online 3D modeling interface. Participants will use basic shapes to create a digital model that can be 3D printed in the Alkek MakerSpace at a later date.
Dates and times:
Thursday, Sept. 24, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Monday, Oct. 12, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Augmented Reality Composer for Presentations
This workshop will teach educators and students how to use Augmented Reality for effective 3-D presentation using mobile phones/tablets. This workshop does require you to work on an iPad or an iPhone 8 or newer (with the latest iOS). Please download the Reality Composer app from the App Store
Dates and times:
Monday, Sept. 21, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 1, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 5, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Interactive 3D Web Design (webGL)
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of creating an interactive 3D website that includes multimedia components. The workshop does require participants to have a basic awareness of coding. In preparation, please download Visual Studio Code
Dates and times:
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11:00 am to12:30 pm
Thursday, Sept. 24, 9:00 am to10:30 am
Monday, Sept. 28, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 12, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 15, 11:00 am to12:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:00 am to10:30 am
2D Design Fabrication
This workshop will introduce participants to design concepts as they relate to creating physical objects. Participants will use Adobe Illustrator to design parts or objects that can be cut out or created using equipment in the Alkek MakerSpace. If you do not have access to Adobe Creative Cloud and would like more information on how you can gain access, please email Brittney Johnson at brittney.johnson@txstate.edu.
Dates and times:
Thursday, Sept. 17, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Monday, Sept. 28, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 1, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
In addition to these listed, there are also workshops on video editing, image manipulation, storymapping, hand-surface modeling, and more! All workshops will be offered online, but if you do not have appropriate technology access you can register for in-person attendance using computers in Alkek 105. See all workshop offerings and sign-up to attend through the University Libraries website.
Chantal Lesley is a marketing and communications specialist student employee in the IT Marketing and Communications office.
