The Do It Yourself (DIY) Media Program has been established to help Students and Faculty Members find self-sufficiency in the use of media to communicate knowledge. The intent of the program is to comprehensively provide robust tools, environments, connectivity and access to information all within a framework of support and service. Production equipment is available through the Technology Checkout Service. This includes digital still cameras, digital video cameras, tripods, microphones, audio mixers, light kits, projectors and laptops, amongst others. The Dynamic Media Lab (DML) is the place to go to coalesce and refine produced raw media and create a final product. The DML is located on the lower level of Getchell Library next to the Multimedia Center. It is a supported, networked 12-station Apple G5 lab with numerous professional media creation software tools installed on new computers and displayed on large cinema displays. Close proximity to the Multimedia Center and direct access to the Library's professional staff and significant electronic and print resources broadens the possibilities for academic and research pursuits.
The DIY program's framework of support and service rely foundationally on the broad-based skills of Library and Information Technology staff at-large and specifically on the technical, media and instructional skill-sets of Teaching and Learning Technology's staff. TLT provides help to patrons by managing the equipment checkout process and insuring that the technology tools are in good working order. Support also comes in the form of instructional design and WebCT applications, as well as creative and technical consultation for media production and post-production.
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| The Do It Yourself Media Program has been established to help Students and Faculty Members find self-sufficiency in the use of media to communicate knowledge. The intent of the program is to comprehensively provide robust tools, environments, connectivity and access to information, all within a framework of support and service. | ||
Why DIY isn't Do-It-Just-Yourself |
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| Meet with one of our WebCT Instructional Designers and media production specialists to develop a plan of how you'll use media in your work. Decide what kind of technology will work best to accomplish your goals. | ||
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| Get help "standing on the shoulders of giants." The reference desk, at the University's Library, is a ready source of support in accessing just the right materials in the library's broad electronic resources or research existing media elements at the Multimedia Center downstairs at Getchell Library. | ||
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| Order the media production equipment you need, like tripods, digital still cameras and camcorders, light kits and mics from the Technology Checkout Service. Receive equipment delivery or pick-up from Teaching & Learning Technologies' office in Cain Hall. | ||
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| Get training from someone in Classroom Services on how to use the equipment if it is new to you. In the long run, your time schedule will be all the better for it. | ||
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| Produce media elements that are ready for editing and refinement. This is the "DIY" part. | ||
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| Some projects require professional production of media such as book publication or research documentation. If you require this type of assistance, let The Media Production and Design Group assist you. Check out their website to see some elegant examples. | ||
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| Check back with the WebCT Instructional Designers for help with integrating your media into the curriculum. | ||
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| Coalesce and refine all of your raw media into a finished piece at the Dynamic Media Lab. Don't be afraid to ask for some help in using the Dynamic Media Lab if it is new to you or maybe just to learn a trick or two about working with your media. | ||
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| Order portable presentation equipment from the Technology Checkout Service, like LCD projectors and computer sound systems, if you aren't scheduled into a Smart Classroom. | ||
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| Get comfortable using the portable equipment or your Smart Classroom with a get aquainted training or refresher training before you are to use your new materials. | ||
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| Present your materials...the only the real "DIY" part. | ||
