Advertising Computer Lab

Location: Building 36 / Room 152

We are happy to provide students in Communication Arts the opportunity to use Macintosh computer technology. In order to maximize the laboratory use, stretch limited resources and insure the security of the equipment, the following rules must be enforced.

• Policies & Procedures
• Hours

Policies & Procedures:

1. Food or drink is not permitted in the lab at any time.
2. Computers are to be used for Communication Arts projects only. This means computers are to be used for actual Commarts courses in which you are currently enrolled. Other uses are allowed only with permission.
3. No children are allowed in the lab.
4. No pets.
5. Do not prop the door open.
6. Do not hook up any peripheral devices to the computer system.
7. Do not make "test prints." Toner is expensive and in limited supply.
8. Do not make any changes (additions/deletions) to the computer setup. You should never find it necessary to open the system folder. Addition of programs, fonts, utilities etc. is illegal. Copying programs etc. for your personal use is illegal.
9. Color printing is available. You must never print from the Epson color printer except under authorization of your instructor and with the presence of the lab monitor. 
10. To use the equipment you must have prior Macintosh experience. If you don't know how to operate the equipment (computers, scanners, printers) please stay off!!!
    
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11. Do not save anything to the computer's hard drive. Save to a floppy disk or to a Zip disk. Anything saved on the hard drive will be "trashed."
12. Please wrap-up your work 15 minutes before the lab officially closes or when asked to by the lab monitor.
13. Make sure you follow correct procedures when you shut down your computer.
14. Shut off all peripherals, printer, scanner after you have used them.
15. You must confine your work to designated lab hours.
16. You must sign in each time you use the lab.
17. If you have mechanical problems, please contact your instructor immediately.
18. Exceptions. As with all regulations there may be exceptions. These exceptions will be at the discretion of your instructor during your scheduled class time and by permission of Prof. Groth or Dr. Steele.

Anyone not complying with these regulations will be denied access to the computer lab!