The Allegheny Lab for Innovation & Creativity Co-op:
Contact Prof. Byron Rich for info.
Fall 2023 Module A and B Courses
Creative Technology in Advertising – EXL 100 A1
Instructor: Matthew Pegula – Sizzle AI
Time: M/W 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: ALIC – Doane Hall of Art A104/106
Explores the ways engineers, designers, and artists come together to use technology as creative marketing tools. Students investigate emerging technologies and how they are integrated into contemporary marketing practices through a series of hands-on projects. No prior experience required
Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship as Community-building Tools – EXL 100 A2
Instructor: Josh Sherretts – Crawford County Historical Society
Time: M/W 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: Doane Hall of Art A103
An exploration of the ways that small business owners and entrepreneurs play a role in developing vibrant communities. Students will learn how communities like Meadville can be revitalized through the emergence of thriving small businesses, and the ways in which entrepreneurs can play a role in building community through a series of site visits and guest lectures. No prior experience required.
Non-profit Grant Writing – EXL 100 A3
Instructor: Amanda Chapel – Crawford County Heritage Foundation
Time: T/Th 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Doane Hall of Art A103
An introduction to the craft of writing grant applications for non-profit organizations. Students will learn how to identify grants applicable to their non-profit, and how to craft successful applications through a series of workshops and hands-on experiences with non-profit leaders from our region. No prior experience required.
Industry-standard 3D Design – EXL 100 B1
Instructor: Tom Swanberg – Acutec Precision Aerospace
Time: T/Th 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: ALIC – Doane Hall of Art A104/106
An exploration of the fundamentals of designing products and components. Students learn the fundamentals of using industry-standard design software for aerospace and industrial design applications through a series of critical and creative projects. No prior experience required.
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