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Workshop Catalogue

This page contains information for the regularized workshops and events offered through Project Sandbox. Workshops and events may be offered both online and in-person throughout the fall and spring semesters. Additional workshops can be made available upon request by university community members. Options for custom workshops may also be requested to address the specific needs of university community members. For those seeking individual support, one-on-one meetings may also be requested by both students and members of the university community.

3D Modelling

Intro to Tinkercad

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3D Modelling:
Intro to Tinkercad

Description: This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. In this workshop, participants will learn:

  • How to navigate a 3D workspace
  • How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
  • Unique properties of native tools
  • Limits to imported items

Craft n' Chill

Sculpting

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Craft n' Chill:
Sculpting

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a sculpture! If sculpting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

Poster Design

Layout & Composition

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Poster Design:
Layout & Composition

Description: This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva. In this workshop, participants will learn:

  • Specifications for digital and print designs
  • How to navigate the Canva interface
  • How to easily customize designs
  • Streamlined processes for choosing design styles
  • How to create simple animations
  • How to effectively export their final design.

Website Creation

Getting Started

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Website Creation:
Getting Started

Description: This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

  • Set up a Wix webpage
  • Add content to your website
  • Customize website templates
  • Leverage marketing tools for search engine optimization

Craft n' Chill

Button Making

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Craft n' Chill:
Button Making

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and make buttons! If buttons aren't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

Digital Photography

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Digital Photography

Description: This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting. In this workshop, participants will learn:

  • Basics of camera controls
  • How to compose a photograph
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Video basics

Programming

Intro to Python

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Programming:
Intro to Python

Description: This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. In this workshop you will learn:

  • What Python is and when to use it
  • Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
  • How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

Craft n' Chill

Paper Crafting

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Craft n' Chill:
Paper Crafting

During this event, participants will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a project out of paper! If paper crafting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

Logo Creation

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Logo Creation

Description: This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Inkscape. In this workshop, participants will learn:

  • Basics of logo types
  • How to design a scalable image
  • The Inkscape interface
  • Inkscape tools to create a customized design
  • Export designs in a variety of file types

Video Production

Post-Production

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Video Production:
Post-Production

Description: This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with DaVinci Resolve. In this workshop, participants will learn:

  • How editing choice impact style
  • The DaVinci Resolve interface
  • Color correction and Audio editing tools