Tuesday, Sept. 29
AMP 140: Focus Your Attention
Focused attention helps communicators stay present and live in the moment. In this workshop, students explore mindfulness-based practices and techniques to address the nerves, mental chatter, and performance anxiety that frequently occur before and during various types of communication.
11 a.m. – noon and 2-3 p.m.
Virtual only, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Thursday, Oct. 1
AMP 220: Engage Your Audience
A powerful presentation feels like a conversation between the presenter and the audience. Students in this workshop dive deeply into essential conversation skills, including active listening, asking open- ended questions, and answering audience questions with credibility and poise.
2-3 p.m.
Virtual only, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Friday, Oct. 2
Cool Vibes to Psychedelic Rhythms: Gig Posters through the Ages
Sam Eckersly, Associate Chair of Graphic Design
Music has inspired countless design movements through the ages, from the cool vibes of Blue Note Records, to the psychedelic explosion of Filmore Street. With this workshop we’ll explore some of the most impactful moments of music and design. From there we’ll turn up the tunes and you’ll design your very own gig poster for the ages.
9-10 a.m.
Virtual only, register on Zoom
AMP 110: Establish Your Presence
A confident, grounded presence in front of an audience is crucial to being a versatile and effective presenter. Locate your center of gravity to improve posture and to develop a wide range of nonverbal tools that will strengthen your physical presence.
11 a.m. – noon
Virtual only, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Gaining a Fresh Perspective
James Bursenos, Professor of Foundation Studies
Using Atlanta’s dynamic skyline, students will apply liner perspective theories to create believable illusion of depth and space.
Noon-1 p.m.
On-ground at SCADpad East, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Online, register on Zoom
Drawing with Paint
Kent Knowles, Professor of Painting
This workshop will explore methods for establishing a focal point within a composition while practicing creative dexterity using a single color. Points of interest will include mapping out a painting, blocking-in light and shadow and implementing a dynamic range in value and texture. Materials needed: 24″ x 30″ canvas or panel, small round brush, Burnt Sienna oil paint, Mineral Spirits, Palette and Rag.
Noon-1 p.m.
On-ground at SCADpad West, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Online, register on Zoom
Define Your Personal Brand — Tell Your Story
Dean Ballas, Associate Dean, School of Communication Arts and School of Fine Arts
Brand is the image people have in mind when thinking about your products, services, and activities. It is not just the physical features that comprise your brand, but also the feelings consumers develop towards you or your services. Can we expect the same quality in everything you say/touch/do? Graphic Design combines the effective use of type and image to communicate a message. We will embark on design exercises to help determine what visual and typographic elements represent you and discuss how they can be applied to your visual storytelling.
Online, register on Zoom
AMP 210: Create a Practice Routine
A presentation or speech in front of an audience, like any other form of performance, requires preparation. Develop a practice routine for delivering composed, purposeful, and engaging presentations.
2-3 p.m.
Virtual only, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Skills You’ll Need to Survive the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
Jeremy Kobus, Professor of Creative Business Leadership
Automation is coming to the workplace. Artificial intelligence is already here. Over the coming decade millions of jobs will be destroyed, but many jobs will also be simultaneously created in the process as well. For those just joining the workforce the big question is: what skills are needed to navigate this monumental shift in the economy? How will humans create value in an increasingly automated world?
3-4 p.m.
On-Gground at SCADpad East, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Online, register on Zoom
CLO 3D Design Software Master Class (Part A)
Christina Yother, SCAD alumnua and fashion designer
Designer Christina Yother shares her strategies and techniques with using CLO 3D design software for fashion design. Christina graduated from SCAD in 2017 and is currently an Associate Designer with Carter’s, Inc.
2-4 p.m.
Virtual only, on Zoom
Street Art: Making Your Mark
Navin Norling, Professor of Foundation Studies
This presentation demonstrates street art techniques that can be applied to other art disciplines, specifically using stencils to create form, shape, movement, and texture.
3-4 p.m.
On-ground at SCADpad West, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Online, register on Zoom
Understanding Fragrance: Analysis of a Successful Launch
Kimberly Rabanal, Associate Chair, Fashion Marketing and Management
3-4 p.m.
On-ground at SCAD40 Event space, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Online, register on Zoom
Tactile Inspirations: Discovering Urban Textures
Heather Deyling, Professor of Foundation Studies
Gain inspiration from the world around you! Discover, create and collect urban textures that will spark your imagination.
3-4 p.m.
On-ground at SCAD40 Event space, register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops
Online, register on Zoom