Session Descriptions

TITLE: Gizmos & Gadgets: How to Program Your Own Tech with Arduino
Description: Step into the world of Arduino microcontrollers and discover how to bring your tech ideas to life! This hands-on session introduces the fundamentals of Arduino programming and hardware prototyping. You’ll learn how to control LED lights, motors, sensors, and other electronic components using real Arduino microcontrollers and assorted gadgets. During the session, you'll get hands-on experience working with real Arduino Uno boards, and learn the basics of C/C++ programming through Arduino code. You will prototype and test circuits virtually using Tinkercad before building them in real life. By the end of this session, you’ll not only understand the basics of how microcontrollers work, but will have built and tested your own mini-projects. Whether you want to create interactive gadgets, automate everyday tasks, or explore the world of embedded systems, this session is your gateway into electronics and coding!
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
ROOM: HAH 207
INSTRUCTOR: Marlon Lagulos, Ashlie Beals

TITLE: The Crime — The Evidence — The Trial
Description:

• Crime Scene — “Every crime scene should be treated like a witness, it is the one witness that will never lie to you if you work it properly.”
• Forensic Lab — “Each piece of evidence has a story, how do you get this evidence to tell you its story.”
• Trial — “The presumption of innocence is powerful, it is in our trial process we try to determine if it is not so in this case.”

MAX: 60
SESSIONS: AM Only
ROOM: Harold Alfond Hall, Sims Lab, the Forensic Lab and HAH 253
INSTRUCTORS: Michael Kamorski, Jay Pelletier, Lori Perez

TITLE: It’s ‘Game On’ for the Future of Sports
Description: What do the Barclays Center, Sangam Stadium, and the Mercedes-Benz Arena all have in common? They’ve all hosted one of the fastest growing sports ever; Esports. In this session participants will learn the basic components to esports competition at the collegiate level. All students will have the opportunity to compete in a friendly VALORANT exhibition, learn to operate a basic esports production, and take aim at creating engaging graphics and media.
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
ROOM: Esports Center (DLC 122)
INSTRUCTOR: AJ Kool, Griffin Reed

TITLE: Exploring Extended Reality
Description: Step into a world where technology leaps beyond flat screens. At Husson’s iEX Center—Maine’s premier hub for XR equipment—this session introduces you to the exciting blend of virtual and augmented reality. Experience how XR uses game engine principles to create immersive, interactive environments that merge the physical with the digital, offering insights applicable to gaming, design, education, and beyond.

Discover a multi-sensory approach that engages all five senses through advanced haptic and tactile systems, proven to enhance memory and make experiences more vivid. Learn about ambient, non-wearable XR setups that simplify access to immersive technology without needing heavy gear. Whether you’re curious about interactive media or looking to explore innovative digital design, join us for a hands-on seminar that showcases how extended reality is reshaping our world—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and taking you beyond flat.
MAX: 24 (four groups of six)
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions ROOM: HAH 231
INSTRUCTORS: Brave Williams / Tony Gerow

TITLE: Social Media Graphics: Designing for Impact
DESCRIPTION: Want to make your social media posts stand out? Whether you’re promoting an event, starting a personal brand, or just looking to improve your design skills, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to create eye-catching graphics that grab attention. Explore the latest trends in social media ad design. Work with Photoshop to manipulate imagery and text into a design-ready ad for the annual Husson Alive event—or bring your own images and promote your personal brand!
MAX: 25 am/ 20 pm
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
ROOM: Lab 102
INSTRUCTOR: Theresa Ayotte

TITLE: XR Restaurant Simulation and More! - Experience the Dynamic World of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management
DESCRIPTION: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you step into a session filled with excitement and hands-on learning! You’ll explore our programs through a series of fun and engaging activities designed to spark your curiosity and creativity. Experience our cutting-edge XR restaurant simulation and collaborate with peers in interactive group challenges!
MAX: 16
SESSIONS: PM Only
Room: HAH 251
INSTRUCTORS: Lisa Sturgeon, Bryce Colbeth

TITLE: Podcast Like a Pro
DESCRIPTION: Anyone can create a podcast, but will it actually be any good? In this session you’ll learn a few tips that separate the amateurs from the professionals that do it every week.
MAX: 16
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
INSTRUCTOR: Jeffrey Hope

TITLE: How to go Viral
DESCRIPTION: Whether you want to go viral on TikTok, YouTube, or Insta we’ve got the tips and tricks that will get you there. You’ll learn how to develop your personal brand, reach your audience, and create the ideal content. Hear from those who have done it and get your questions answered too.
MAX: 24
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
ROOM: WCC One Circle Agency
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Roberts

TITLE: Does Photography Still Matter?

DESCRIPTION: What inventions helped create permanent photography? What tools do photographers use to control how a picture looks? How do photographers create images with a strong story or message? See the workflow needed to make a dynamic image.

MAX: 12am / 12pm
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
ROOM: WCC 223 & Hart Studio
INSTRUCTOR: Larry Ayotte

VIDEO / FILM PRODUCTION TITLE: Lighting FX
DESCRIPTION: You have a great idea for a short film, but how can you make it look real? Help us create lighting effects to simulate a campfire, police crime scene, moon or Sun light, or even water ripples, with only limited resources. Light is one of the most powerful tools we have in the world of film and video, It can change how we interpret and how we feel about everything we see on the screen. This session will take a look at the power of lighting and a few of the techniques & tricks used by lighting professionals that can help you tell the story.
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
ROOM: WCC TV Studio
INSTRUCTOR: Steve Vachon

TITLE: Staging the Scene
DESCRIPTION: For this session, the students and Instructor will work together to recreate a Scene from a Movie. This will involve watching the film scene and then breaking it down
to the blocking of Actors and Camera Angles used to create it. The students will then work together to recreate a portion of that scene based upon their observations. This session allows the students a chance to look at the decisions that are made by filmmakers when constructing a narrative scene.
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
ROOM: DLC 109
INSTRUCTOR: Bill Finger

TITLE: Live Television Remote Production
DESCRIPTION: Be part of a team and work together to create a finished product in a live television environment. Learn about the roles, software and equipment in a six camera shoot with a Grass Valley Karrera Switcher, which is being used around the world to make the TV shows that everyone watches. Then stay and be part of the production team, as Husson Alive puts on a Game Show in the Gracie Theatre competition and streams it live on the web.
MAX: 12
SESSIONS: PM Session
ROOM: Mobile Production Remote Unit / Gracie Theatre
INSTRUCTORS: Rodney Verrill/ Frank Welch

TITLE: Let’s Make a Show!
DESCRIPTION: Want to be the director?  The camera person?  Maybe run instant replay or graphics…or maybe you just want to have fun as the talent playing a video game.  

The video production faculty will spend 2 hours working with you to create a television game show in our studio.  We will go over all the positions, see how each role combines to make a live game show come to life.  Then we will rotate positions and record a show as players compete in a video game competition.

MAX: 10
SESSIONS: AM & PM - 2 Separate Sessions
ROOM: WCC TV Studio
INSTRUCTOR:

Sam Hallett & Frank Welch