The AB Graphics lab can be defined as a collaborative learning environment focused on 3-D modeling, time-based media, and alternative instructional methodologies. This environment brings together people and resources from the Colleges of Fine Arts; Architecture and Planning; and Communication, Information, and Media; with University Computing Services to create a supportive instructional environment.

Contact: Brian Kelley

Interactive Multimedia/Web Development/Desktop Publishing:

The AC and AJ graphics labs support the development and deployment of QuickTime media and technologies, as well as cross-platform interactive multimedia. Courses, workshops and workshop series are offered on the specific aspects of developing multimedia using Apple's QuickTime technology and Macromedia Director. Current applications supported include: QuickTime Pro, iMovie, iTunes, Macromedia Sound Edit, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, QuickTime VR Authoring Studio, and Macromedia Director. Students and faculty may import media using USB, Firewire, flatbed and slide scanners, and analog and digital video.

The AC Graphics lab (and upcoming AJ Lab) also supports the development of WWW-based content. Many courses and workshops are offered each semester in developing HTML pages, images, and multimedia content for presentation on the World Wide Web. Occasionally a workshop is offered in advanced scripting languages such as JavaScript and Visual Basic Script. Specific applications include: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe ImageReady, Fetch, Internet Explorer, and BBEdit Lite. Applications and content discussed in "QuickTime & Interactive Multimedia Development and Deployment" are also used to develop content for the WWW.

Both labs also support desktop publishing and print graphics (2-D) for print-based media. Both labs support printing print projects from the desktop to Ball State University's Printing Services. Applications supported include Quark Express Passport, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Freehand. Students and faculty may import media using USB, Firewire, flatbed and slide scanners, and analog and digital video

Contact: Brian Peters