TECH SUPPORT AND FACILITIES
Equipment loans, technical staff, digital printing, Cheqroom and more
DUE TO COVID-19 REGULATIONS THERE ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENSIONS IN PLACE FOR SOME OF THE SERVICES AND LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW. PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY 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.
Equipment loans
EQUIPMENT STOREROOMS ARE CURRENTLY OPERATING UNDER VARIOUS ARRANGEMENTS DUE TO COVID-19. PLEASE CHECK THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS. |
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Music students:
The MCM Music Equipment Store contains music related items that can be loaned by students and staff. Technical staff can also be booked for technical assistance in relation to projects, assignments, tutorials or equipment. To be eligible to borrow items you must first sign up to the Cheqroom loan system:
Sign up for equipment loans / Cheqroom
Instructions on how to use the Cheqroom app along with download links can be found below.
MCM MUSIC EQUIPMENT STOREROOM
The MCM Music Equipment Store operates by appointment only:
Book an appointment at the Music Storeroom
Download detailed instructions on accessing the Music Storeroom
View the storeroom location on the Campus Maps
ALL SCHOOL LOANS STOREROOM
Store Hours: 9:30 - 10:30am and 3 - 4pm Monday to Friday
ALL LOANS ARE FOR A 48 HOUR DURATION from time of collection to time of return.
Weekend Loans are available for pickup on Friday PM and return Monday AM.
View the ASL Storeroom location on Campus Maps
OTHER IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT LOAN INFORMATION:
- To align with the University of Melbourne's COVID-Safe guidelines all equipment will quarantined on return for a 72 hour period and then disinfected before being made available for loan. Unfortunately this may lead to reduced availability on some items.
- 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.
Cheqroom
Sign up for equipment loans / Cheqroom
Download the Cheqroom app:
How to use Cheqroom:
How to make a reservation with the Cheqroom mobile app
How to change storeroom locations in Cheqroom if you have access to more than one location:
How to change storeroom locations within the Cheqroom mobile app
All reservations must be made via the Cheqroom app. No phone or email bookings will be processed.
Adobe CC
Individual Adobe CC licenses are available to students ENROLLED IN SPECIFIC ADOBE CC ONLINE CLASSES - ie a class that specifically requires projects and/or assignments to be completed using Adobe software. If scheduled classes return to normal operation (running on campus in the teaching labs) then Adobe licences will not be distributed unless absolutely necessary.
Individual Adobe licenses are available until November 15th 2021 and at this stage will NOT be renewed into 2022.
Students requiring access for studio based practices and general use must purchase their own licence subscription via www.adobe.com OR access Adobe CC for free in the student computer labs.
Access to Adobe CC will remain as normal in the student labs at no cost to students.
If you require an Adobe CC licence please contact your subject coordinator and a request will be submitted on your behalf.
Alternatives to Adobe CC:
- Affinity Photo (Photoshop)
- Affinity Designer (Illustrator)
- Affinity Publisher (Indesign)
- Davinci Resolve (Premiere)
For further recommendations on creative applications please refer to the following PDF:
Fine Arts & Music Virtual Campus software recommendations (General)
Fine Arts & Music Virtual Campus software recommendations (Audio apps)
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
Follow the links below to make an appointment with staff for advice and assistance:
Teaching Workshop
Ceramics
Sculpture
Printmaking Workshop
Photography
Painting
Art Studio
Stock Shops
Digital Studios
*During teaching periods only
Digital printing
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions Digital Printing is available via click and collect ONLY.
HOW TO PRINT
Step 1 - Upload and pay for your prints as normal using the links below.
Step 2 - Book a time to collect your prints
(Print runs take place on Thursday mornings in time for pickup Thursday afternoons. This will be extended later in the semester if demand increases)
Step 3 - Apply for a permit to access the campus at the time of your booking:
Download and complete the permit application form HERE
Submit the form to vca-director@unimelb.edu.au
Allow up to 3 business days for the processing of the request. Applications that are not clearly completed and/or do not use the permitted reasons will slow down the processing time.
You will be contacted once your your prints are ready to confirm the pick-up time and location. Please note that prints cannot be posted out or delivered by courier or collected by anyone other than you.
If you have any questions about printing, file setup or if you require urgent printing outside of the steps detailed above feel free to book a Zoom meeting with Andrew McLaughlin
PAYMENT
Payment is required BEFORE printing and is made via the Materials Shop (eCart). Links to the payment/printing options are below.
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.
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.
Dropbox links - Digital Printing file upload
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
| REMEMBER TO COMPLETE PAYMENT TO ENSURE YOUR PRINT IS PROCESSED. |
| FILES THAT ARE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AND NOT PAID FOR WILL NOT BE PRINTED |
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
[PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE COOKIES ENABLED IN YOUR BROWSER TO ENSURE THE PAYMENT LINKS FUNCTION CORRECTLY]
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 |
FILM SCANNING
High Dynamic Range (HDR) scans via 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 and is only available via booking (Room G11 Library Building).
*Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the film scanner hardware and increasingly limited availability of spare parts the scanner will now be operated by staff only. Bookings are to be made directly with Andrew McLaughlin and he will meet with you to process your scans.
Book an appointment with Andrew McLaughlin for Film Scanning
Location
View the Digital Hub & Print Studio location on Campus Maps
The Digital Print Studio is now closed for 2020 and will reopen on Monday 1st February 2021.
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: