Multimedia LabMultimedia LabDesign ProposalDesign Proposal

By Eric Taylor

PurposePurposeThe purpose of this lab is to equip students with hardware

and software capable of performing professional media tasks similar to those found in a professional workplace. This includes computer workstations, converter stations,

monitors (both audio and video), mixing stations, headphones, furniture (desks, chairs, tables, cabinets,

etc.), and supplies. The lab may also be used for completing projects, having organized discussions dealing with projects, as well as relaxing and spending downtime.

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Layout...................................................................................4Hardware Selection...............................................................6Software Selection................................................................7Furniture Selection................................................................8Budget Report.......................................................................9Summary...............................................................................11Conclusion............................................................................12

LayoutLayoutThe layout must be aesthetically pleasing, and

comfortable. Productivity is at it's peak when students are comfortable, and the lab must meet this requirement in order

to foster the best possible learning environment for the students and instructor(s). The lab will have workstations on either side of the room, with an instructor station at the head. There will also be editing and conversion stations at the rear

of the room next to storage cabinets used to house other equipment. The room is designed so that students not

involved directly in an editing or conversion process can easily see and hear the instructor, and follow along by

watching the projector screen.

Layout (cont.)Layout (cont.)

*Image taken from its.ucsc.edu (University of California Santa Cruz)

HardwareHardwareThe hardware and networking equipment was chosen based

on the needs of the specific projects being completed. The lab will have iMac workstations outfitted with Pro Tools

systems, and 8 channel mixers. Each station will have a multi-headphone monitor port for private listening, as well as audio monitors for final stage mixing. There will be a

color and black and white printer for hard-copy printouts, as well as multiple scanners, VHS and digital converters, and audio recording equipment. There will also be a projector with a screen connected to the instructor's workstation.

SoftwareSoftwareThe lab will be centered around professional audio editing

software, mainly Pro Tools. Pro Tools is the industry standard for audio editing, and is a very complex and

capable program. Other pieces of software will also be included in the lab, including Photoshop, Final Cut, and

Audacity. All of these programs serve a very specific purpose, whether it be photo editing, video editing, or secondary audio editing. The computers will also be

outfitted with the latest version of Microsoft Office, as well as other miscellaneous freeware programs that include video and audio converters, and other word processors.

FurnitureFurnitureThe furniture in the lab must be comfortable, and the students

and instructor must also be comfortable. Padded rolling chairs that adjust for each student or instructor are a

necessity, as are tables that can also be adjusted. The instructor's desk should have plenty of room for their

computer, as well as empty space to allow them to write, or check student's work.

BudgetBudgetiMac computer workstations: 20 @ $2,648.00= $52,960.00Balt Split-Level Student Workstations: 10@ $259.95= $2,599.50Balt LX Computer Tables: 2@ $221.95= $443.90OFM Modular Conference Table: 1@ $599.95= $599.95Office Star Air Grid Chairs: 26@ $170.95= $3,419.00Balt Mentor Seminar Tables: 2@ $185.95= $371.90Shain GSC-8 Storage Cabinets: 3@ $1,604.95= $4,814.85Epson Brightlink Projector: 1@ $2,199.00= $2,199.00Draper Access 175” Projector Screen: 1@ $1,604.00= $1,604.00Epson B11B198011 Perfection Scanner: 3@ $190.00= $570.00

Budget (cont.)Budget (cont.)HP Laserjet P2035 B&W Printer: 1@ $249.99= $249.99HP Laserjet Pro 400 M475DN Printer: 1@ $699.99= $699.99Hammacher VHS to DVD Converter: 1@ $289.95= $289.95Ion Audio-Video Digital Converter: 1@ $49.99= $49.99M-Audio BX5 D2 Monitors: 6@ $299.99= $1,799.94Sennheiser HD-280 Monitors: 20@ $99.95= $1,999.00Insignia NS-32L120A13 Monitor: 2@ $199.99= $399.98Monster StudioLink XLR/ TRS Cable: 10@ $34.95= $349.50Pro Tools Software/ Mbox Controllers: 14@ $999.00= $13,999.86Final Cut Pro X: 14@ $299.99= $4,199.86Microsoft Office: 16@ $79.99= $1,279.84

Total $94,900.00

SummarySummary

This is a professional multimedia computer lab, with strong emphases in audio and video editing. The lab will provide a comfortable working environment suitable for students and teachers in a multimedia field. The budget for this lab comes just under $95,000.00.

ConclusionConclusion

This multimedia computer lab should serve it's purpose of promoting a user-friendly learning

environment for multimedia students.

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