Digital Image Making Resources.

Resources to help you in this class.

THE MAX CENTER (LOCATED IN THE LIBRARY).
Attendance is important to me. Since I think attendance is directly related to learning, if you are in class, I feel your chances of learning is exponentially multiplied. If you are absent, the learning is put on hold. Here is what I want you to do. For two (2) of my classes, except CRITIQUE, you can go to the MAX LAB/CENTER on the campus and do that part of learning that you missed in my class (according to the calendar), then get the center representative to email me at msanders@rmcad.edu, saying that you did your time. If no one is at the office at the MAX CENTER, email them for an appointment at max@rmcad.edu. You will still be absent, but you will not be penalized for missing the information. Also, (and this is the best part) YOU WILL BE READY FOR THE NEXT CLASS! Sound like a plan? Works for me!

THE TECH LAB (LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE TEXAS BUILDING).
Electronic equipment rental, printer problems, trouble-shooting computer problems, passwords, and special printing opportunities are among the jobs that computer techs do for students, staff, and faculty. You will need your student id for rentals. Hours are posted on their door. Their email is techbar@rmcad.edu.

THE LIBRARY (LOCATED IN THE LIBRARY, OF COURSE).
Research, writing papers, finding out information, and they have computers for research in the library. Adobe Photoshop is not on the computers in the library, so have your images ready before going to the library (enhancements and manipulations).

Library Resources:
This is the information you get as a student at RMCAD. To access password and protected sites, please go by the Library and get the information. They may ask you for your student id card.

To access the electronic catalog, databases, other library websites, and instructional pdf/powerpoints from our school website go to http://www.rmcad.edu, then click on Academic Life on the right side of the page and then Library under Academic Life.

In order to find materials in our library go to the RMCAD Library Catalog: http://www.library.rmcad.edu - our web version of RMCAD's library holdings.

Two databases (ESBCO, SIRS) are available remotely from off campus, get the appropriate log on passwords within the description handouts you got as a new student, or go by the library and get them from a library representative.

BRITANNICA ONLINE - http://search.eb.com
This is an online version of the Encyclopedia Britannica complete with photos and images. It is a good place to begin researching in order to provide background, history or an overview of your topic.

EBSCO FULL TEXT MAGAZINES - http://search.epnet.com
From home or away from campus you will need to log on using a user id and password. This is our single most comprehensive magazine/journal database. It is divided into two main areas: Academic Premier and Business Source Premier. Use the help screens for search tips and remember to click on the full text box to get full articles. You can also list the journals included and determine the subject terms that match your inquiry by clicking on the Publications or Subject tabs.

GROVE DICTIONARY OF ART - http://www.groveart.com
This is the full text image and article database for fine art, artists and art movements. It is also good for non-western art sources and digital images.

SIRS KNOWLEDGE SOURCE - http://sks.sirs.com
From home or away from campus you will need to log on using a user id and password. SIRS stands for Social Issues Research Series and consists of full articles from magazines and newspapers covering domestic and international events and controversies. It is divided into three sections: Researcher, Government Reports and Documents, and Renaissance. Try the leading issues section if you need articles on a controversial topic. Use the cite area for guidelines to list your sources in a bibliography. There also is a today's new area, a dictionary and a thesaurus.

To access the collections of other libraries you can go to the websites for:
Denver Public Library - http://denver.lib.co.us, or
Jefferson County Public Library - http://jefferson.lib.co.us.
For a list and access to all the large public and academic libraries in Colorado go to:
http://prospector.coalliance.org. Click on the About Prospector tab to go directly to the individual web site. With a Colorado Drivers License or RMCAD id you can use many of these libraries, including the Auraria Campus Library and Regis University.

For tips on using our library and conducting research, click on the pdf's: Explaining Research Skills, and RMCAD Library Research.

FIRST FRIDAYS IN DENVER and RMCAD VISITING ARTISTS.
On the first Friday of every month, there is an art bus shuttle that takes you all over Denver to several galleries for opening night of the exhibits. RMCAD also offers visiting artists throughout the year, so get a copy of that agenda. You are required to do a certain amount of art events for several courses.

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