The Connector
The Connector

Thursday, Nov. 12

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.
8-9 a.m.
Virtual only (Zoom): register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops 

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 (Zoom): register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops 

Friday, Nov. 13

Learning to Love the Money Conversation and Negotiate like a Star
In this workshop, SCAD Business Coach, Ilise Benun, and author of seven books, including “The Creative Professionals Guide to Money,” will reveal the most common mistakes creative professionals make when negotiating, and provide specific tactics to improve your negotiation skills.
10-11 a.m.
Virtual only (Zoom): click here

AMP 330: Communicate as a Team
Effective communication is important to any successful collaboration. Be a valuable team player by expressing your ideas concisely, listening actively, and using your individual skills to secure the collective success of the team.
11 a.m. – noon
Virtual only (Zoom): register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops 

1600 Woodshop Certification Demonstration
Students will be shown how to safely operate the 1600 Woodshop equipment. The miter saw, band saw, panel saw, sanders, and some hand tools will be covered. After attending the demonstration and completing the online written test, students will be certified to use the 1600 Woodshop.
Noon-1 p.m.
On-ground only (1600 Woodshop): register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops 

AMP 340: Present as a Team
When working as a TEAM, Together Everyone Achieves More. In this workshop, students learn how to collaborate to deliver seamless, supportive, and sharp team presentations that will engage and inspire any audience.
2-3 p.m.
Virtual only (Zoom): register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops 

CLO 3D Design Software Master Class with Christina Yother (Advanced Techniques)
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 (Zoom): click here

Fashion Illustration
Designing without drawing is often compared to having an idea without a voice. Learn the fundamentals of fashion sketching by exploring the basics of human anatomy. Understand and recognize the importance of angles, weight and balance of poses to create an initial croquis drawing. Define silhouettes and add details by rendering with a variety of materials. This workshop will enable you to free your imagination and bring your ideas to life.
3-4 p.m.
On-ground (Room 575C): register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops 
Virtual (Zoom): click here

Laser Cutter Certification Demonstration
Students will learn the difference between raster engraving and vector cutting and how to set Rhino or Illustrator files to achieve their desired results. Multiple examples of laser processed materials will be shown. Materials, submission requirements, and processing times will be covered. After completing the demonstration and signing the processing agreement, students will be certified to use the laser cutter.
3-4 p.m.
On-ground only (SCAD Studio – S111): register at https://app.scad.edu/workshops