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Introducing the Student Multimedia Design Center
 The Student Multimedia Design Center (SMDC) is located in the Lower Level of the University of Delaware Morris Library and is scheduled to open for the start of the spring 2007 semester. This new facility incorporates the existing Computing Site and Microforms and Copy Services. The SMDC is a collaboration between the University of Delaware Morris Library and Information Technologies. It is made possible, in part, through the support of the Unidel Foundation.
Consisting of over 70 workstations, the SMDC is a state-of-the-art multimedia facility, open to University of Delaware students, faculty and staff. Designed to foster collaboration, the SMDC is comprised of 2 classrooms, 6 studios, and clusters of computers available throughout an open area which surrounds a central service desk from which a wide variety of multimedia peripherals may be borrowed.
What you can do
• rehearse, record and review presentations
• record and analyze small group work
• perform presentations to small groups with interactive annotations
• edit and capture video
• receive short demonstrations on equipment and software
• identify appropriate resources for multimedia project development
Resources to help you
~ Studios ~
All studios provide access to a wide- ranging software collection to complement each room’s video and audio recording capabilities. Studios 1-4 each contain a dual-boot computer (Windows XP and Mac OS X). Studio 5 contains audio recording equipment. Studio 6 contains media transfer equipment.
~ Classrooms ~
Classroom A contains 27 Windows XP computers and video projection with access to the Windows software collection. Classroom B contains 17 dual boot systems (Windows XP and Mac OS X) with video projection and access to both Windows and Macintosh software. This room is designed to provide a more conducive environment for recording video and audio.
~ Multimedia Equipment ~
Digital cameras, camcorders, audio and light kits, and hard drives are available for loan. This equipment may be used in the SMDC or borrowed for up to 3 days.
Reserving a room
Reservations can be made through the SMDC either in person or by phone. E-mail confirmation will be provided for classroom reservations. Faculty may reserve classrooms for instruction or student collaboration but may not schedule the room as a regular meeting place for a class. Faculty and students may reserve studios for individual or collaborative multimedia based work.
Getting assistance
Staff are available to provide assistance on use of the variety of equipment and software available in the SMDC. Appointments may be made with University Library or IT staff to receive additional assistance. Staff in the PRESENT are available to consult with faculty and teaching staff on methods of enhancing student learning through the use of technology. To find out more information about the Student Multimedia Design Center, visit www.udel.edu/smdc or call (302) 831-8832.
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