Questions about the new Micro-Credentialing Program on Alkek One?
Register Today and earn a micro-credential sponsored by NASA!
Alkek One's Micro-credentialing Program fosters connections between the physical technology spaces from the first floor of the Alkek Library and the skills you can obtain that will supplement your academic achievements setting you up for success in the workforce.
We've partnered with NASA and the LBJ Institute for STEM Education and Research to allow students, faculty , and staff to participate in a workshop series, create a project, and earn a micro-credential that can be added to their to their résumé or portfolio.
Through the micro-credentialing program, students will learn foundational concepts and gain skills that will enable them to innovate using digital tools and technologies. Program participants can earn badges that recognize their technology competencies and build a portfolio of micro-credentials and creative projects that they can share with potential employers to demonstrate their expertise, creativity and ingenuity.
Blender 3D Bootcamp
A beginner friendly workshop creating a robotic arm using Blender 3D. Workshop is two hours for four days over two weeks. This NASA Badged workshop is introductory-level 3D modeling, unwrapping, rigging, and animation using Blender. NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio works closely with scientists to create visualizations, animations, and images that promote a greater understanding of Earth and Space Science research activities: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov.
Design to Fabrication
Students will learn basic design principles and use them to fabricate a 3-Dimensional object. This process will step through the complete prototyping process from sketches, maquettes, translation into design software, and fabrication of a finished object in the Alkek MakerSpace. Students will have the opportunity to fabricate their product using a laser cutter, waterjet, or 3D printer. The class will meet twice a week for two weeks. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL 4 MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY MEETINGS. Upon completion of this workshop, you will receive a NASA-sponsored micro-credential badge in Canvas.
Virtual Production & Filmmaking Best Practices
In this four-session workshop learn how to prepare for a shoot, effectively use a camera, utilize lighting equipment and techniques, capture clear audio, and learn best practices for filming on an LED volume. Students will learn these practices in a classroom setting and then spend the second half of the workshop in the Virtual Production studio using these skills hands on.
You must attend and complete all four sessions to receive an Alkek One Micro-credential sponsored by NASA. We will be offering this workshop again in November 2024. Check back to register.
Intro to Audio & Video Editing
Learn to edit video and audio, including: making cuts, generating graphics, replacing a green screen, and enhancing audio quality in Premiere Rush and Premiere Pro. No experience required for this immersive five day workshop! The class will meet twice a week for two weeks. There is a 5th day set aside for office hours to meet with the instructor if needed. You must attend all four Monday and Wednesday meetings. Upon completion of this workshop, you will receive a micro-credential badge in Canvas.
This seven session workshop will give an overview of the Unity Realtime Development Platform. Students will learn how to use the platform to create desktop and mobile applications for virtual reality, augmented reality and console applications. Attendance at all seven sessions is required. Students can earn a total of three NASA-sponsored digital badges for this workshop.
Topics include:
Introduction to the Unity Platform IDE
Introduction to C# scripting
Models, Textures and Multimedia
Virtual Reality Basics
Interactive Multi-Media Overview
Sessions for this workshop are currently full. Check back for future offerings.
Intro to Podcasting
Learn what it takes to make your own podcast, including picking a topic, writing a script, recording your interview, and editing your audio. No experience is required for this hybrid workshop! There will be two in-person classes along with asynchronous content in Canvas and optional office hours.
