The Guild

More advanced design projects may require more time and care than can be condensed into one-off, one-hour training sessions. So, in addition to the usual training and workshops, students will have the opportunity to join The Guild and work on lengthier, structured projects in small groups of two to 3 fellow SyBBUREites, journeying toward mastery of our makerspace tools and a more creative, well-rounded mindset for future projects.

Guild Interest Form – Due Monday, January 19th at noon

What is a Guild Project?

Instead of a traditional VIX project, VIX teams can sign up for The Guild.

VIX Teams will:

  1. Be required to participate in and complete all sessions associated with a semester-long Gidhub Guild Project before the end of the semester.

    • 1-1.5 hours/week for 4-6 weeks = Normal weekly VIX commitment

    • Sessions will be run by Guild Leaders Jad and/or Bryce.

  2. Submit Mockups and Project Roadmap with group goals for their chosen Guild Projects on time.

  3. Complete a Midway Presentation on their first completed Guild Project and a Final Presentation on their second completed Guild Project.

    ***10-12 students will be permitted to do The Guild as their VIX for this semester***

What does the schedule of a Gidhub Guild Project look like?

Example Structure of one half of a Gidhub Guild Project*:

- Session 1: Learn to use the tools, discuss project ideas, request supplies - 1.5 hours
- Session 2: Continue to work on skills, construct small-scale project to improve skills - 1.5 hours
- Session 3: Start large-scale project - 1.5 hours
- Session 4: Work on large-scale project - 1.5 hours
- Session 5: Work on large-scale project - 1.5 hours
- Session 6: Create update presentation - 0.5-1 hour

Total Commitment = 7.5 - 8 hours per 6 weeks
*Note that this structure is subject to change depending on group preferences and project type

What are some example Gidhub Guild Projects?

○ Stained Glass Assembly - Soldering Irons, Laser Cutter

○ Painting 101 - Arts and Crafts Supplies

○ Woodworking Projects (furniture, board games, cutting boards) - Power Tools, CNC

○ Videogame/App Design - Computers, Unity

○ Clothing Design - Sewing Machine, Vinyl Cutter, T-Shirt Printer

○ Everyday Functional 3-D Prints - Bambu, Formlabs

○ Camera-Based Computer Interface - Computers, Cameras, Adobe Premiere Pro

○ Sculpture: Molding and Casting - Formlabs, Resin, Epoxy

○ Music Production - Ableton, Music Corner

○ Mixed Media Creation - a little bit of everything

○ Any Projects You Come Up With!