Hands on showcase of Florida ecosystems, keystone ecosystems, bone display of common organisms, and making decorative pots with Florida native plants students can keep. Instructor: Sean Patton (more…)
This workshop will start you on a creative journey in which you will learn to bring fantastical creatures to life. Using reference, brainstorming techniques, collaboration and imagination this traditionally done mini workshop will help ignite your creativity and hone your conceptualization abilities. Instructor: Caleb Prochnow (more…)
In this workshop, we will create a simple domino-shaped object in Maya and instance it using MASH to run a clean 3D physics simulation. We will start with a basic straight line, move on to complex curved shapes, and then see just how far we can push this system. By the end of the workshop, (more…)
From fine art and illustration to manga, games, feature animation, and film, 33 compositional strategies consistently shape story and emotion. Learn the shared visual language behind the major disciplines. This workshop will get students started on creating a well-labelled and organized personal reference library for compositions that support story and emotion. Instructor: Jared Greenleaf (more…)
ESOL Coordinator and Faculty: Looking for quick ways to connect with non-native English-speaking students? It’s easier than you might think! In this workshop, I’ll share quick tips and small adjustments you can implement to make your classes and written materials easily accessible to non-native English speakers. These simple changes can help multilingual learners better understand (more…)
Navigating the complexities of Artist permissions and compensation to develop appropriate and inspiring product to sell in the Museum Gift Shop. Taking an idea from concept design to sampling and final product. Instructors: Peter Capriotti & Norbert Klauber (more…)
True Blue: Cyanotype Workshop will be exploring the process of making sunprints, one of the first cameraless photographic processes. To create a cyan blue print, students will learn about the history of the process, as well as learn to coat paper and expose prints. Before class, students will send a few photos to create digital (more…)
In this seminar, I will present my 25 (give or take) favorite Maya tips and tricks. The goal is for every attendee to discover at least a small handful of helpful and potentially “secret/hidden” tools and techniques that will increase their efficiency and productivity when working with Maya. Examples include hotkeys, rigging tips, randomizer tools, (more…)
Introduces the topic and methodology of Critical Information Literacy and opens up dialogue for how this approach to finding, locating, and using information applies to artists and especially art college students. Targeted to both professors and students. Instructor: Dan Williford (more…)
Experience a SAM Visually Impaired Tour led by Connie Cuadrado, SAM Director of Learning and Engagement. Explore the Museum through a multisensory experience that includes a visit to the SAM Studios, an introduction to the printers and processes used to create tactile resources, and an engaging hands-on artmaking activity. Instructor: Connie Cuadrado (more…)