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Media & Design Center
Does your web presence need a makeover? Want to perfect your photos in Photoshop? Interested in creating your own podcast? The R.B. House Undergraduate Library offers free workshops each semester to teach you these things and more!
SkillfUL Tech Workshops will be held via Zoom or in person at the Undergraduate Library. We will introduce you to some of the latest digital tools that you can use in class, on the job, or for fun!
Registration is required for all SkillfUL workshops.
Introduction to WordPress I: Creating your site and selecting a theme
Description:
Creating a site via Tarheels.live gives faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to build a site for themselves, department, or club. This session will introduce setting up a Tarheels.live site and how to work with the themes available.
Can't attend in person? This presentation will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to registrants.
- Date:
- May 28, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00pm
- Location:
- via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Lynn Eades
- Registration:
- Register via the Library Events Calendar
- Register via Heel Life for CLE credit
Retouch and Manipulate Photos in Adobe Photoshop
Description:
Have old photographs you would like to restore? Want to see how an artwork might look in your house? How can you use generative AI to change images? This session will introduce you to some tools and techniques for restoring and manipulating photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
Registrants must have access to the Adobe Creative Suite of products prior to the session. For more information on obtaining the Adobe Creative Suite, visit https://adobe.unc.edu.
Can't attend in person? This presentation will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to registrants.
- Date:
- June 11, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00pm
- Location:
- via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Lynn Eades
- Registration:
- Register via the Library Events Calendar
- Register via Heel Life for CLE credit
Premiere Pro Basics: Intro to Video Editing
Description:
Learn the fundamentals of video editing in this hands-on introductory workshop using Adobe Premiere Pro. We'll cover essential skills like cutting clips, adding transitions, working with audio, and exporting your final project. This session is perfect for beginners ready to dive into video production.
Registrants must have access to the Adobe Creative Suite of products prior to the session. For more information on obtaining the Adobe Creative Suite, visit https://adobe.unc.edu.
Can't attend in person? This presentation will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to registrants.
- Date:
- June 18, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Undergraduate Library, Rm 124
- Presenter:
- Thomas Crocker
- Registration:
- Register via the Library Events Calendar
- Register via Heel Life for CLE credit
Introduction to WordPress II: Creating pages/posts with the Full Site Editor
Description:
WordPress has made it easier to create great looking blog and websites though its full site editor. This session will go through the various blocks available in the editor and how to create a great looking site..
Can't attend in person? This presentation will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to registrants.
- Date:
- July 2, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00pm
- Location:
- via Zoom
- Presenter:
- Lynn Eades
- Registration:
- Register via the Library Events Calendar
- Register via Heel Life for CLE credit
Lightroom with AI: Smart Tools for Better Photos
Description:
Explore the power of Adobe Lightroom and its built-in AI tools in this introductory photo editing workshop. You'll learn how to enhance your images using features like AI-powered masking, one-click presets, and automatic adjustments for lighting and color. Perfect for beginners looking to edit faster and smarter.
Registrants must have access to the Adobe Creative Suite of products prior to the session. For more information on obtaining the Adobe Creative Suite, visit https://adobe.unc.edu.
Can't attend in person? This presentation will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to registrants.
- Date:
- July 23, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Undergraduate Library, Rm 124
- Presenter:
- Thomas Crocker
- Registration:
- Register via the Library Events Calendar
- Register via Heel Life for CLE credit