art new media labs + facilities

art new media macintosh lab room 127
ARC Main Campus


art new media animation lab room n103
ARC Natomas Educational Center

The Art New Media learning environment boasts two technology labs running the latest software applications and equipment. Macintosh, PC, video resources + onsite IT support.

Labs are open to Art New Media students even if classes are in session providing there are seats available. Plus, with flexible hours, the ARC Learning Resource Center [lrc] has ten additional Apple Macintosh G5s loaded with current Art New Media software.

Additionally, the Art New Media program utilizes the full range of facilities provided at American River College. This includes dedicated art studios, lecture halls and more.

currently loaded

hardware
Apple Macintosh G5s dual processor 2.5s, 2.5GB RAM running Tiger OS 10.4.7 with 20" Apple cinema displays
3.2 Ghz Pentium PCs, 250 GB HD, 2GB RAM, Video Quadro FX 3400 with 19" LCD monitors
Firewire drives + analog/digital converters for video production
Epson scanners with USB flash drive and camera media support
Wacom Intuos3 6x11" drawing tablets + styluses
Canon Rebel Digital Cameras [conditionally loaned on a limited basis]
Canon Optura Cams [conditionally loaned on a limited basis]
Hardware is USB compatible with connections for student peripherals

software
Adobe Creative Suite 2 [CS2]: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Acrobat Professional, Acrobat Distiller, ImageReady, Version Cue, Bridge
Adobe Production Studio: After Effects, Audition, Premiere Pro, Encore, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dynamic Link, Bridge
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Flash
Softimage XSI
Pixologic Zbrush
Apple Final Cut Pro
Corel Painter
Professional font library: including types by Adobe, Monotype + Lanston

media
Blank DVD-R, CD-R + DV tapes are available for student purchase with a Maclab card [available through ARC business services]
A library of DVD training tapes for most software applications [conditionally loaned on a limited basis]

output + presentation
HP B+W Laserjet printers
Xerox Color Phaser Printer with tabloid-size output
Epson large format Chroma-ink Color Printer capable of printing on practically anything. We also have available canvas, photo and fine art papers.
Xerox and Epson printing services are available for student purchase with a Maclab card [available through ARC Business services]
Plastic spiral binding equipment
Letraset StudioTac mounting adhesive sheets are available for student purchase with a Maclab card [available through ARC Business Services]