Makerspace taking shape through construction and conversations
Last night’s open forum on needs and dreams for the “makerspace”–the Innovative Media department’s new and enlarged work areas on the lower level–brought varied voices and ideas.
Students and faculty from different disciplines saw a brief presentation about current Innovative Media services and renderings of the new space. Then, they shared ideas, in a free-ranging session that covered hardware and software and ideas ranging from the possibilities of having sewing machines, microscopes and telescopes available to specific questions about 3D printers and scanners as well as video and audio production.
And, this morning, as you walk through campus you can see the physical shape of the Makerspace coming along briskly.
Additional forums on Innovative Media will be held in the fall semester. If you have ideas to share before then: Contact Innovative Media Head Eric Johnson, edmjohnson@vcu.edu or 804-828-2802.
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