TECH SUPPORT AND FACILITIES
Technical staff, equipment reservations, workshops and digital printing.
DUE TO STAGE 4 COVID-19 REGULATIONS THERE ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENSIONS IN PLACE FOR SOME OF THE SERVICES AND LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW. PLEASE CHECK REGULARLY BACK FOR UPDATES.
Contact FINEARTSMUSIC-DIGITAL@UNIMELB.EDU.AU with any specific questions regarding access to Digital Resources.
Visit UNIMELB.EDU.AU/CORONAVIRUS for more information on COVID-19.
Technical Resources COVID-19 update and general information 9/7/2020
As you are well aware we are all experiencing and unprecedented event with the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. In response the University is complying with Government recommendations on the virus’ containment and ensuring the general health and safety for students and staff during this time.
Unfortunately this has meant making significant changes to the way we do things. For artists working within our Faculty it basically means no longer having ease of access to our regular tools and resources etc. So what are we doing exactly? Hopefully the information on this page will clear things up for you.
EQUIPMENT LOANS - TEMPORARY COVID-19 ARRANGEMENTS
UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO THE STAGE 4 COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ALL EQUIPMENT LOANS AND STOREROOMS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED/CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. |
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For students working with Photography
If you are interested in continuing working with film, and film processing there are a number of external labs that will be open until directed otherwise by the Government. For processing film, scanning negatives, and for photographic chemistry and other related goods you can visit:
VANBAR (FITZROY) https://www.vanbarphoto.com.au
MICHAELS CAMERA AND VIDEO (CBD MELBOURNE) https://michaels.com.au
Nina Gilbert is available Monday to Thursday from 9:30am until 5:00pm for any technical advice or queries. Please contact Nina at gilbert.n@unimelb.edu.au or request a zoom appointment via Nina's calendar below.
Other Technical staff are also available via Zoom and are listed below. We encourage you to keep in contact and make the most of their expertise. They may not be physically present in the workshops but they can still assist you to make the most of whatever you have access to whilst working at home.
For students working with computers and software:
Several software companies and developers are responding to the current situation by making their applications more accessible. Some are free, others have had their trial periods extended. Further details (including information on Adobe CC) are available via the links below (PDF files):
Fine Arts & Music Virtual Campus software recommendations (General)
Fine Arts & Music Virtual Campus software recommendations (Audio apps)
Adobe CC
If you are currently enrolled as a student within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music you may be eligible to access Adobe CC. Please note that this access will only be possible until mid-November. Further details can be found in the Software Recommendation PDF:
Fine Arts & Music Virtual Campus software recommendations (General)
Instructions on activating Adobe CC (once access has been granted):
Adobe CC activation instructions
Sibelius
Music & MCM students requiring access to a Sibelius licence please follow the instructions below:
Zoom
Zoom is the University preferred video conferencing/live streaming application. For everything regarding Zoom visit https://www.unimelb.edu.au/zoom
Technical staff
For the time being some staff are available online via Zoom for advice and assistance:
Digital Studios
Book a Zoom meeting with Andrew McLaughlin
Drawing and Printmedia
Book a Zoom meeting with Adrian Kellett
Painting
Book a Zoom meeting with Kylie White
Book a Zoom meeting with Darren Munce
Photography
Book a Zoom meeting with Nina Gilbert
Stock Shops
Contact Candy Cooper (Stock Tech)
Contact Duraan Reid (Stock Shop)
Teaching Workshops
Book a Zoom meeting with Mark Friedlander
Book a Zoom meeting with Emil Toonen
Equipment reservations [CLOSED]
EQUIPMENT LOANS/STOREROOMS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO STAGE 4 COVID RESTRICTIONS. CHECK BACK SOON FOR UPDATES. |
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Sign up for equipment loans / Cheqroom
Download the Cheqroom app:
How to make a reservation with the Cheqroom mobile app
2. Once equipment is reserved a collection time MUST be booked via:
fineartsmusicequipment.youcanbook.me
Collection & return times are organised in 10 minute intervals to assist with adhering to social distancing guidelines.
There will be two separate collection locations inside the FTV Equipment Storeroom:
All School Loans, Photography. (Michael Dearnley)
Music - Interactive Composition ONLY. (David Wilkinson)
Equipment collection and Return times:
Equipment COLLECTION - Thursday afternoons 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Equipment RETURN - Monday morning 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Once returned all equipment will remain in quarantine for 72 hours between Monday and Thursday and will not be available for loan outside of these times.
Loan period:
STRICTLY THURSDAY to MONDAY. Due to the limited amount of equipment long-term loans cannot be accommodated.
Equipment collection and return location:
All equipment collections and returns will take place in the FTV Equipment Storeroom (Rear of Building 861, Entry from Grant Street driveway between Lionel’s cafe and B861). OTHER STOREROOM LOCATIONS WILL NOT BE OPEN OR ACCESSIBLE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- All reservations must be made via the CHEQROOM app. No phone or email bookings will be processed.
- Only the equipment listed in the CHEQROOM app is available for loan, other specific requests cannot be accommodated at this time.
- All collections and returns MUST be arranged via:
fineartsmusicequipment.youcanbook.me
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The following terms and conditions MUST be adhered to:
Download the full equipment loans terms and conditions (PDF)
Download Building Entry Checklist (PDF)
EQUIPMENT STOREROOM TIMES:
| STOREROOMS | Pickup | Return |
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| Music / Interactive Composition | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Photography | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| All School Loans | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Stock Shop Tech | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Stockshop Props, Wardrobe and Set | CLOSED | CLOSED |
ALL SCHOOL/FTV EQUIPMENT STOREROOM LOCATION
View the storeroom location on the Campus Maps
Technical workshops
No classes scheduled at this time. Please check back soon.
Digital printing
Digital Printing will be available from Wednesday 4th November 2020. Print runs will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays until Friday 27th November 2020.
TO ACCESS DIGITAL PRINTING:
Upload your files to Dropbox (links below) and complete payment by 9am for your prints to be completed by the end of the day - MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY only. Files submitted after 9am will be printed in the following run. Please note that on-the-spot prints and in-person consultations are not possible. If you have questions regarding printing please arrange a Zoom meeting with Andrew McLaughlin.
Also please keep in mind that digital printing access may change prior to 17/12/2020 depending on any alterations to the Victorian Government's COVID-19 restrictions.
PAYMENT
Payment is required BEFORE printing and is made via the Materials Shop (eCart). Click on the options listed in the "Paying for digital printing" section below to access the appropriate payment page.
PRINT PICKUP
You will receive an email notification with instructions once your print job has been completed. The Digital Print Studio is located here:
View the Print Studio location on Campus Maps
Uploading digital print files
Print files MUST BE SAVED AT THE CORRECT SIZE AND INCLUDE ANY REQUIRED BORDER. PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND THE PRINT SIZE IN THE FILE NAME (e.g. YourFullName_A3-1.tif). Print files can be either copied directly onto the Print Server (located on the desktop of all studio computers) or uploaded to the Digital Hub Dropbox.
BASIC FILE SETUP: |
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ALL FILES WILL BE PRINTED AS IS. IF YOU REQUIRE A SPECIFIC BORDER IT MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE FILE. IF NO BORDER IS PRESENT THE IMAGE WILL BE PRINTED "FIT TO PAGE." THIS MEANS YOUR IMAGE WILL BE RESIZED TO FIT EDGE-TO-EDGE ON EITHER THE LENGTH OR WIDTH OF THE PAPER SIZE REQUESTED.
| REMEMBER TO COMPLETE PAYMENT TO ENSURE YOUR PRINT IS PROCESSED. |
| FILES THAT ARE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AND NOT PAID FOR WILL NOT BE PRINTED |
Need help? Set your file to the correct specs by downloading a template file here:
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND PRINT SIZE AS DETAILED ABOVE AND REMEMBER THAT PRINT FILES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL PAID FOR.
REMEMBER TO COMPLETE PAYMENT TO ENSURE YOUR PRINT IS PROCESSED.
FILES THAT ARE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED BUT NOT PAID FOR WILL NOT BE PRINTED
Upload a standard print file to dropbox
Upload an archival print file (matte paper) to dropbox
Upload an archival print file (semi-gloss paper) to dropbox
Upload a plan print (authorised production) file to dropbox
Upload a plan print (student work) file to dropbox
Upload a screen print (B&W plain paper print) file to dropbox
| REMEMBER TO COMPLETE PAYMENT TO ENSURE YOUR PRINT IS PROCESSED. |
| FILES THAT ARE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED BUT NOT PAID FOR WILL NOT BE PRINTED |
Paying for digital printing
STANDARD INKJET PRINTING
Medium resolution pigment inkjet printing on NON-ARCHIVAL Epson Enhanced Matte paper.
Sizes: A4, A3 A2, A1 & A0 (Borderless printing is currently not available on A1 & A0 prints).
Pay for A0 Prints (Custom length)
| REMEMBER TO COMPLETE PAYMENT TO ENSURE YOUR PRINT IS PROCESSED. |
| FILES THAT ARE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AND NOT PAID FOR WILL NOT BE PRINTED |
ARCHIVAL INKJET PRINTING
Sizes: A3 (sheet), A2 (roll), A1 (roll) and 110cm/44” x custom length (44” x 15m roll)
Canson Platine (300 GSM semi-gloss/satin)
Canson Rag Photographique (300 GSM matte/smooth rag)
Pay for Large Format Archival Prints
| REMEMBER TO COMPLETE PAYMENT TO ENSURE YOUR PRINT IS PROCESSED. |
| FILES THAT ARE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AND NOT PAID FOR WILL NOT BE PRINTED |
PLAN PRINTING
Sizes: A2, A1 & A0 (Black & White and Colour)
Paper: 160 GSM coated inkjet paper
*PLEASE NOTE THIS SERVICE IS FOR PLANS & LINE DRAWINGS ONLY. IMAGES AND GRAPHICS ETC MUST BE PRINTED VIA THE STANDARD INKJET/ARCHIVAL PRINT SERVICE.
Pay for A0 Plan Prints (Colour)
Pay for A1 Plan Prints (Colour)
Pay for A2 Plan Prints (Colour)
| REMEMBER TO COMPLETE PAYMENT TO ENSURE YOUR PRINT IS PROCESSED. |
| FILES THAT ARE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AND NOT PAID FOR WILL NOT BE PRINTED |
SCREEN PRINTING
Sizes: A2, A1 (black ink only)
Paper: 80 GSM plain paper
*PLEASE NOTE THIS SERVICE IS FOR SCREEN PRINTING PREPARATION ONLY. IMAGES AND GRAPHICS ETC MUST BE PRINTED VIA THE STANDARD INKJET/ARCHIVAL PRINT SERVICE.
Pay for A2 Black Ink only Prints
Pay for A1 Black Ink only Prints
| REMEMBER TO COMPLETE PAYMENT TO ENSURE YOUR PRINT IS PROCESSED. |
| FILES THAT ARE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AND NOT PAID FOR WILL NOT BE PRINTED |
3D PRINTING
3D printing is available to all Fine Arts and Music students and can be arranged by appointment. A consultation with Andrew is recommended to look over your file before printing.
Book an appointment with Andrew McLaughlin
FILM SCANNING
High Dynamic Range (HDR) scans from an Imacon Flextight Film Scanner. Supported film formats include: 35mm, 120 (medium format) and 4x5 (large format). Booking is required in order to ensure that the scanner is made available. The film scanner is located in the Digital Print Studio (Room G11 Library Building).
Location
View the Digital Hub & Print Studio location on Campus Maps
Resources and guides
DIGITAL RESOURCES
The Digital Resources Student Guide contains more detailed information on facilities and also includes printing price lists and file setup instructions etc. This guide can be found on the Digital Studios Server (accessible via the desktop of all Digital Studio computers). General enquiries can also be made via email at fineartsmusic-digital@unimelb.edu.au
TUTORIALS (Software)
Looking for software basics? Follow the links below to online tutorials and resources
Room bookings
Digital studios (computer labs), gallery spaces and other tutorial areas can be booked through ASIMUT, the Faculty's room booking system. Click the button below to be redirected to the ASIMUT page: