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When
9 – 11:59 a.m., Nov. 7, 2025
These six workshops introduce how UA faculty and instructors can partner with librarians at CATalyst Studios to incorporate hands-on learning and maker-based literacies into your courses. Each workshop highlights a specific tool or craft available at CATalyst Studios, including examples of existing instructor collaborations, best practices, and hands-on training or certification.
You are not required to attend all six workshops; feel free to register for whichever workshops interest you.
Most workshops have technology requirements. Please review the notes so you can arrive prepared.
Workshop Schedule
Friday, Nov. 7: Podcasting & Music Production
- Discuss how podcasting and audio recording can enrich research outputs and learn how to use the podcasting station at CATalyst Studios.
- Note: This workshop requires a laptop.
- Registration is required.
Friday, Nov. 21: Zines, Scrap Art & Collage
- Learn how classes use zines and other design projects as alternatives for, or a supplement to, written assignments. Includes the opportunity to make a zine, a found object artwork, and a collage.
- Note: Basic supplies will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own photos, magazines, and other materials if you’d like to.
- Registration is required.
Friday, Dec. 5: Virtual Reality, Volumetric Scanning, & 360° Cameras
- Hear how instructors are making use of VR, volumetric scanning, and 360° cameras to enhance courses, and learn how to use this extended reality (XR) equipment.
- Note: This workshop requires a laptop for the volumetric scanning activity, as well as a cell phone or tablet to use the 360° cameras.
- Registration is required.
Contacts
CATalyst Studios staff