Computer Labs
Computer labs maintained by the Department of Art are located on floor 4 of the Center for the Arts building. During scheduled open hours, homework lab CA 4012 is open to students enrolled in art, art history and art education classes starting the second week of the fall and spring semesters.
Schedule
The Homework Lab in room CA 4012 usually opens to any student enrolled in an Art + Design, Art History, or Art Education course the 2nd week of the fall and spring semesters and closes the second to last day of finals.
This lab is monitored closely. All labs are closed when the university is closed, including holiday breaks.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Please note: Lab closures or technology malfunctions will be communicated via email. Please check beforehand, especially if commuting.
- The lab is closed during Minimester and Summer sessions.
- The lab is closed when the university is closed, including holidays and during inclement weather.
Printing Policy in Computer Labs
Students enrolled in graphic, illustration, photography, or digital art classes are allotted 50 letter-size sheets per semester.
Standard Software
The following software can be found in most, if not all, Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education computer labs:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Storyboard
- Microsoft Office 365
- Mac OS
- Maya and Toon Boom in the main labs only
Storage
- Students are encouraged to purchase thumb drives or external hard drives.
- All new computers have combo-drives or super-drives, and USB-2 and Firewire ports.
- Zip drives are no longer offered.
- Undergraduate Art + Design students who are currently enrolled in or have completed ART 217 (or equivalent) receive access to storage on the Department of Art + Design server. All MFA graduate students automatically receive storage as well.