Calling all game gurus and thrill-seekers! Ready to swap textbooks for joysticks? Summon your inner ninja with Fruit Ninja or channel your inner rockstar with Beat Saber. Take a break from the slog of finals studying and reset your brain with games!
Every student experiences stress, and it’s important to find your strategies for taking care of yourself. In this workshop, we will use virtual reality to take us through guided meditation exercises.
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!
Travel anywhere in the world or even visit your house! Google Earth VR combines all of the image data in Google Earth with the immersiveness of a virtual reality experience, so it can feel like you are standing where you grew up, studied abroad, or would like to go someday. Join us for a virtual world tour!
With the rise of vertical video on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, understanding how to create and optimize this format is essential for any successful social media strategy. In this workshop, we'll discuss the growing importance of vertical video content, why it drives engagement, and how you can leverage it to enhance your online presence and connect with your audience.
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.Â
Calling all game gurus and thrill-seekers! Ready to swap textbooks for joysticks? Summon your inner ninja with Fruit Ninja or channel your inner rockstar with Beat Saber. Or, take the Halloween thrills to the next level with some scary virtual reality games and experiences!
Armed with the basics of podcasting; it's time to translate your knowledge into a tangible product! This session is your gateway to experiencing the exhilarating process of podcast creation, learning Audacity, and recording your practice podcast presentation. Don't miss this opportunity to bring your podcasting vision to life! Media support staff and microphones will be on hand to assist in your creation.
Unleash your creativity with our podcasting workshop! Discover the vast array of audio equipment available, some even for free checkout at the U of M Libraries. Master the art of planning and preparing a podcast to tell an engaging story. Participants will develop their stories and create a storyboard. Our dedicated staff will be ready to guide you, conduct insightful demos, and equip you with the tools you need for your podcasting journey. Don't miss this chance to embark on an exciting adventure in podcasting!
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!
Dive into the world of video production with us! In a compact 45-minute 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!
Student group are encouraged to learn how to better promote your student group at the Student Group Empowerment Series! This event is designed to give student groups the opportunity to network with other participating student groups, create a prototype for future promotional materials (including buttons and stickers), unlock opportunities for growth and networking, and more!
Student group are encouraged to learn how to better promote your student group at the Student Group Empowerment Series! This event is designed to give student groups the opportunity to network with other participating student groups, create a prototype for future promotional materials (including buttons and stickers), unlock opportunities for growth and networking, and more!
In this session, instructors and technologists will explore possibilities for integrating a rich student-created media...
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!
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