Explore the resources below for support in building skill sets within media and design.
Getting Started Guides
Find additional resources and information in our Getting Started in Creative Projects Guide and Getting Started in Innovation & Entrepreneurship Guide
Where to build Prototypes:
- Jacobs Maker Pass Resources within the makerspace include design specialists, workshops and materials store.
- Moffit Library: Moffitt library offers tools for craft and digital projects, as well as workshops, learning resources and project inspiration.
- Supernode space: Free use of equipment including general electronics, power electronics and surface mount (SMT) bench.
- B makerspace: A free, open-access makerspace for exploring technology and making.
- Citris Invention Lab: Offers resources such as a learning center, maker space, research lab and an incubator.
Where to Access Art Studios:
- Berkeley Art Studio Classes: Classes in ceramics, photography, drawing, painting, design and printmaking offered. Check out the classes and schedules offered at the student rate!
- Art Studio Creative Lab: Offers printing and design services as well as classes and workshops focused on graphic design, web design, digital storytelling and digital photography.
Where to Build Multimedia Skills:
- Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism Media Resources: Access to a multitude of media resources from video editing to podcasting.
- Creative Cloud tutorials: Resources on the how-to for creative cloud, tutorials that teach the basics and refine your skills
- Creative Discovery Fellows: Program that supports instructors and students to develop multimedia projects for creative projects including a Bcourse module with guides and peer consultations.
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Ethnic Studies Podcast & AR: Offers a Changemaker course and resources on developing podcasts and augmented reality projects, as well as studio space you can book.
Where to Learn Web Design Skills:
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Web Building: Choose from a few options for building websites, including both campus-supported and self-service, DIY offerings.
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Sign Up for Adobe Creative Cloud: Registered students have access to applications and services used for designing print and online media assets, video editing, web development and photography offered within Adobe Cloud.
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Design at Berkeley: Student-run organization offering accessible resources within Design such as classes, events and advising
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BluePrint: Find out more on developing pro-bono apps for nonprofits and promote tech for social good offered by Blueprint, a UC Berkeley student club.
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Innovative Design Club: Learn more about free or low-cost design, photography, and web services offered by this student-run club.
