The Electronic Design and Multimedia program occupies a
suite of networked computer labs and classrooms equipped with current hardware
and software. Students have access to tools for image capture, design, high
quality printing, multimedia creation, and web publishing. The facilities have
been designed to provide a professional working environment for projects in
design and multimedia: students are offered access to the lab over 60 hours
per week. Partnerships with the leading graphics software developers provide
support and vital industry input.
The electronic design studio incorporates four computer labs: a general purpose
drop-in lab, a print, imaging and digital photo lab, a lab for interactive multimedia,
Web, video and 3D, and a multi-purpose lab for thesis projects and video production.
It also houses a print center and a design studio classroom, facilitating interaction
between traditional and digital design production.
With an open studio policy for currently enrolled students, the lab is available
over 60 hrs./wk. under the supervision of the lab manager, faculty and lab assistants.
This facility mirrors the real-world graphics environments found in industry
and the arts in order to better prepare students for positions in the field.
Hardware and Software:
Most computers in our labs are Macintosh G4 and G5 series; and most of these
computers have built in DVD-R or CD-R capabilities. Some computers are configured
with peripherals such as flatbed or slide scanners and/or video decks. All machines
are running on Mac OS X (Panther) and with the latest software configuration
( Maya, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress,
Flash, Director and Dreamweaver). Students have access to a 3-CCD Video Camera
and several digital still cameras, and may borrow equipment necessary for assignments.
Students also have access to a slide library, a reference library and the option
to set up their own website on our server.
