UCDA Events

The rampant spread of COVID-19 has forced most colleges to close their campuses leaving faculty and staff having to work from home in unprecedented numbers and with little-to-no notice. Couple that with roommates, family and children at home, and that’s …

The design process is a function of both inspiration and perspiration, but when working in-house, it can feel like far too much of the latter. So how do you get out of your creative rut and avoid formulaic solutions? Learn …

Rick has been making unconventional tools for designers and for other thinking persons for 20 years. It’s how the studio he founded—MATTER—thrives. Rick might inspire you towards self-reliance, or towards creativity, or maybe just remind you that you are a …

Video is everywhere today—TV, the internet, electronic brochures, and books. What’s more, graphic designers are expected to be able to “do it all.” Get the basic knowledge you need to edit and produce professional looking videos in Adobe Premiere Pro. …

A continuation of David's Intro to Video webinar that dives into advanced editing techniques, color correction, titles and lower-thirds, more advanced titles, audio editing, and special effects. In this 90-minute webinar, you will learn advanced tips, techniques, and tricks to …

When college and university campuses begin to reopen, how is your campus going to be viewed by incoming or returning students, faculty and staff, or the public in general? This session focuses on how to see your campus in a …

Part feel-good, part practical, Donna will cover the art and science of storytelling. First, we’ll cover why we, as humans, crave narrative. What it does to our brains, for instance. We’ll explore effective campaigns that span mediums and industries—not just …

Join us for an open and honest conversation with Black designers in education. Discussions will include what it means to be a Black designer and why there are so few. Among other topics, the panel will address what racism exists …

Learn what makes a PDF accessible and the best practices in generating and converting existing PDFs to PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) files. This webinar is at: 2 p.m. Eastern | 1 p.m. Central | 12 noon Mountain | 11 a.m. PacificCustom …

Learn about the anatomy of MSU Denver’s rebranding effort—one that started with a name change in 2012 and continues today with the launch of a new brand campaign refresh.  Scott and Stacy will show you how research laid the foundation …