Interested in taking your photography to the next level? Looking to upgrade your vacation photo skills? Anyone can be a good photographer - you don’t need a fancy camera or a ton of technical knowledge! The workshop will focus on the basic concepts of what makes an engaging photograph and all you need is your mobile phone! The workshop will be a presentation with a short exercise to get you on your way to honing your skills to see and tell your travel stories through photography.

Unleash your inner artist with Adobe Illustrator, no prior design experience necessary! Our Toaster Ambassador, Faith, will guide you through the nuances of Adobe Illustrator tools and the wealth of free online resources at your fingertips. Imagine mastering the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator tools, like layers, shapes, text, images, and the pen tool, in this immersive workshop. Envision understanding where to access free design resources like fonts, imagery, and inspiration. This is your chance to transform your ideas into stunning creations. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of design with us!

In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of editing your video in iMovie. Topics will include importing media, adding titles, transitions, text, photos, voice-over narration and music, trimming footage, and exporting your video project in preparation for publishing. Attending a Video Creation workshop beforehand will be useful, but not required. 

Dive into the world of video production with us! In this session, you can master the art of storytelling, choosing the perfect visuals and sound, conducting impactful interviews, and more. We'll guide you from planning to distribution, ensuring your project reaches its full potential. Plus, we'll educate you on media reuse, attribution, and sharing your project effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into available campus support resources. This knowledge-packed session is your ticket to creating compelling video content!

Unleash your creativity with our audio recording and podcasting workshop! Discover the vast array of audio equipment available, some even available for free checkout at the U of M Libraries. Master the art of planning, preparing, and editing your recordings. Our dedicated staff will be ready to guide you, conduct insightful demos, and equip you with the tools you need for your audio journey. Don't miss this chance to embark on an exciting adventure in the world of audio! This workshop is offered as in-person and virtually.

In this session, instructors and technologists will explore and discuss possibilities for integrating a student-created media assignment into their curriculum. This hour-long active learning session will include an overview of real-world student-media assignment examples supported by Media Services and related campus media support services. Participants are invited to bring their student-created media project ideas! Session time will be 1 hour with a hands-on working session offered the following week.

Interested in taking your photography to the next level? You don’t need a fancy camera and you shouldn’t be put off by a lack of technical knowledge, anyone can be a good photographer! The workshop will focus on the basic concepts of what makes an engaging photograph and all you need is your mobile phone! The workshop will be a presentation with a short exercise to get you on your way to honing your skills to see and tell stories through photography!