• Understand display layouts and workspaces,
•  Record and recall Snapshots,
• Record and recall Palettes and Presets,
•  Set up and use Direct Selects,
•  Take advantage of Discrete Timing and Multipart cues,
• Create and use Relative and Absolute Effects,
• Create and use a basic Magic Sheet.

• Define and use Highlight, Lowlight, and custom RemDim,
• Use the Fan function on encoders, the command line, and for references.
• Apply and store filters, use manual playback functions like Make Null, Make Manual, Capture.
• Create advanced palette and preset modifiers.
• Use advanced cues, like Multipart, and Multiple cue lists.
• Create and use Macros and additional Magic Sheet features.

This course is intended to introduce individuals who work in the live performance and entertainment industry to Autodesk Revit, as well as an overview of BIM processes most widely used in the design and construction industry. The day will begin with a basic understanding of the Revit interface. We will then move to importing an architectural model and various model types, and configuring views to see the necessary information. In the afternoon, we will place equipment into a flexible theater space model, then create sheets to either plot or export to CAD formats.

The goals of the course are as follows:

1. Gain a basic understanding of BIM.
2. Have a basic level of knowledge of how to interact with and format views in a model.
3. Understand how to import and place Revit Families and other digital assets into a model.
4. Learn to create sheets and views for exports to other software.

Prerequisites

1. Participants are required to have a laptop computer with Autodesk Revit 2025 installed. A 30 day trial can be downloaded here: https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/free-trial.
2. Participants will need to watch a 1.5 hour online training session to learn about Revit installation (if not completed) and navigating the user interface. This will allow us to jump directly into modeling in Revit and take full advantage of the day. A link to the online session will be provided to enrolled participants 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop.
3. Participants should have at least some basic experience with a computer based drafting or modeling software, which could include (but not limited to), AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Sketchup, Solidworks, Inventor, or Rhino.
4. Participants will need to provide their own laptop that is able to run Autodesk Revit.  (Minimum Requirements:  https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Revit-2025-products.html ). )  A mouse (as a laptop trackpad is NOT recommended).
5. Participants will need to have a working copy of Autodesk Revit 2024 installed (NOT Revit LT) prior to arriving for the PDW. If you do not have a license, you can download a 30 day trial from Autodesk. DOWNLOADING OF FREE TRIAL BEFORE FEB 05 2025 IS NOT RECOMMENDED!

• The Lincoln Theatre
• The Southern Theatre
• The Palace Theatre
• The Ohio Theatre/Columbus Commons Stage
• OSU's Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts facilities
• The Mershon Auditorium
• The Short North Stage Theatre

• Architecture - new for 2025!
• Arts Management – for those in the Administrative side of Management, including Company Mangers, Managing Directors, House Managers, Box Office, Donor Development, and Finance (does NOT include Stage or Production Management)
• Costumes – Design & Technology, including Hair & Make-up and Wardrobe
• Digital Media – including video design, digital media, interactive media, and new media
• Education  – Tenure appointments are for up to 75 minutes each; Curriculum review for 30 minutes (*Deadline for  Education signups is February 24th)
• Lighting – Design & Technology
• Production Management 
• Scenic /Props – including Props Artisans, Props Managers, Scenic Art, Scenic Painting, Set Design, Scenography (see also Technical Production below) 
• Sound – Design & Technology
• Stage Management – all genres including Event Management
• Technical Production – includes Technical Directors, Shop Managers, Facilities Managers, Craftspersons, Stage Hands, and Technicians

According to the authors of Getting to Yes, negotiation is the “back-and-forth communication designed to reach an agreement when you and the other side have some interests that are shared and others that are opposed.” During this hands-on lab, participants will be guided through the negotiation process including an opportunity to actively participate in a negotiation. This session is presented by the Management Commission.

NB: These microsessions do not require participants to sign up. The first session will end at 1:10 PM to allow time for participants in the second session to enter before the session begins at 1:15 PM.

Thursday 12:30

Resolving a conflict with a co-worker

Participants will learn techniques to resolve a conflict with a co-worker and then participate in a role-playing activity where a conflict exists between peers.

Thursday 1:15

Asking for accommodations in the workplace

Participants will receive a brief overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for employers and then participate in a role-playing activity between an employee requesting an accommodation and an employer.

Come celebrate and listen to the Digital Media Commissions' third DAA winner!

Jeromy Hopgood is an educator, designer, and author whose work includes scenery, projection design, lighting, sound, dance, and event / installation work (Design website: hopgooddesign.com). Jeromy is a tenured Professor at Eastern Michigan University, where he coordinates the multidisciplinary Entertainment Design & Technology program at Eastern Michigan University -one of the first programs of its kind in the US. He is a regular presenter at LDI in Las Vegas, USITT, and various IATSE locals, as well as regularly teaching master classes on projection design, and the industry-standard QLab show control software.
Jeromy is a proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 in the Projection Design category. In the last 25 years, he has designed more than 175 productions for professional theatres, dance companies, and universities across the world. His projection design for After Ünica was selected as part of the US National Exhibit at the Prague Quadrennial ’23, marked as one of the finest media designs created by an American designer during the previous four years. His projection design for Skeleton Crew at People’s Light and Theatre Company was nominated for the Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre, Outstanding Media Design.
 Jeromy is also the author of QLab 3 Show Control, and QLab 4: Projects in Video, Audio & Lighting Control (the definitive guidebooks for Figure 53’s popular audio/video/lighting software), Dance Production: Design & Technology (in its 2 nd edition), and The Projection Designer's Toolkit. In addition to his books, Jeromy is a regular contributor to such trade publications as Live Design, TD&T, Stage Directions, and Southern Theatre, as well as his own Entertainment Design & Technology blog (jeromyhopgood.wordpress.com).

The Sound Lab returns this year with a focus on mixing musicals, offering hands-on learning opportunities for students and early-career professionals. Three lab rooms, each led by an industry professional, provide a unique chance to work with real musical tracks while receiving personalized mentorship. Participants can reserve time slots to refine their mixing skills and gain expert guidance. Each room features speaker systems from various manufacturers, offering diverse learning experiences. When not in use for scheduled sessions, the labs remain open for attendees to explore the consoles, software, and systems installed in each room.

Sign up for a Mixing Session in the Sound Lab

Presented by the Sound Design and Technology Comission.

Thursday 4:30

Resolving a conflict with a person in authority

Participants will learn techniques to resolve a conflict with a person in authority and then participate in a role-playing activity where a conflict exists between a supervisor and a subordinate.

Thursday 5:15

Negotiating a contract

Participants will learn how integrative negotiation techniques can create a win-win outcome for both sides and then participate in a role-playing activity between an employer and a potential employee.

The Sound Lab returns this year with a focus on mixing musicals, offering hands-on learning opportunities for students and early-career professionals. Three lab rooms, each led by an industry professional, provide a unique chance to work with real musical tracks while receiving personalized mentorship. Participants can reserve time slots to refine their mixing skills and gain expert guidance. Each room features speaker systems from various manufacturers, offering diverse learning experiences. When not in use for scheduled sessions, the labs remain open for attendees to explore the consoles, software, and systems installed in each room.

Sign up for a Mixing Session in the Sound Lab

Presented by the Sound Design and Technology Comission.

The Sound Lab returns this year with a focus on mixing musicals, offering hands-on learning opportunities for students and early-career professionals. Three lab rooms, each led by an industry professional, provide a unique chance to work with real musical tracks while receiving personalized mentorship. Participants can reserve time slots to refine their mixing skills and gain expert guidance. Each room features speaker systems from various manufacturers, offering diverse learning experiences. When not in use for scheduled sessions, the labs remain open for attendees to explore the consoles, software, and systems installed in each room.

Sign up for a Mixing Session in the Sound Lab

Presented by the Sound Design and Technology Comission.

The Sound Lab returns this year with a focus on mixing musicals, offering hands-on learning opportunities for students and early-career professionals. Three lab rooms, each led by an industry professional, provide a unique chance to work with real musical tracks while receiving personalized mentorship. Participants can reserve time slots to refine their mixing skills and gain expert guidance. Each room features speaker systems from various manufacturers, offering diverse learning experiences. When not in use for scheduled sessions, the labs remain open for attendees to explore the consoles, software, and systems installed in each room.

Sign up for a Mixing Session in the Sound Lab

Presented by the Sound Design and Technology Comission.

Special Guest: Tony Award-winning Broadway lighting designer Jeff Croiter will provide expert insights, offering a rare opportunity to see how top-tier moving lights stack up side by side.

When & Where:
Near the Expo Stage at two different times!
Thursday, March 6 @ 4:30pm-6pm
Friday, March 7 @11:30am-1:00pm

• Architecture - new for 2025!
• Arts Management – for those in the Administrative side of Management, including Company Mangers, Managing Directors, House Managers, Box Office, Donor Development, and Finance (does NOT include Stage or Production Management)
• Costumes – Design & Technology, including Hair & Make-up and Wardrobe
• Digital Media – including video design, digital media, interactive media, and new media
• Education  – Tenure appointments are for up to 75 minutes each; Curriculum review for 30 minutes (*Deadline for  Education signups is February 24th)
• Lighting – Design & Technology
• Production Management 
• Scenic /Props – including Props Artisans, Props Managers, Scenic Art, Scenic Painting, Set Design, Scenography (see also Technical Production below) 
• Sound – Design & Technology
• Stage Management – all genres including Event Management
• Technical Production – includes Technical Directors, Shop Managers, Facilities Managers, Craftspersons, Stage Hands, and Technicians

• Architecture - new for 2025!
• Arts Management – for those in the Administrative side of Management, including Company Mangers, Managing Directors, House Managers, Box Office, Donor Development, and Finance (does NOT include Stage or Production Management)
• Costumes – Design & Technology, including Hair & Make-up and Wardrobe
• Digital Media – including video design, digital media, interactive media, and new media
• Education  – Tenure appointments are for up to 75 minutes each; Curriculum review for 30 minutes (*Deadline for  Education signups is February 24th)
• Lighting – Design & Technology
• Production Management 
• Scenic /Props – including Props Artisans, Props Managers, Scenic Art, Scenic Painting, Set Design, Scenography (see also Technical Production below) 
• Sound – Design & Technology
• Stage Management – all genres including Event Management
• Technical Production – includes Technical Directors, Shop Managers, Facilities Managers, Craftspersons, Stage Hands, and Technicians