Where are My Files? (Or - Pay attention to where you are saving your work!)
As part of MCAD’s Adobe Creative Cloud access you have access to the integrated Cloud Storage options.
Information Technology Services
Administrative Laptop/Desktop Computer Hardware Policy
Full-time and part-time benefits eligible staff at MCAD will receive a single workstation computer at no cost to their department in order to accomplish their work responsibilities. We cannot guarantee dedicated computer access for casual labor or work-study positions, and all requests for this purpose are subject to the availability of computers and possible time period restrictions (such as, “until the end of the semester,” etc).
MCAD Data and Security Best Practices
The MCAD Technology department wants to share some best practices regarding keeping your computer and data safe. These tips are not MCAD specific, and are good guidelines to follow in general. Even if you’ve heard some of them before, it’s worth repeating.
ITS Workstation Backup Policy
Per a directive from the President’s Office and PAC, Information Technology Services has a workstation backup program designed to provide disaster recovery for select institutionally owned desktop and laptop computers.
ITS and the MCAD Help Desk will install software that will perform regular cloud-based backups of:
Lab Hardware
Lab 330 - macOS 15
(19) 2020 27" iMacs - 3.g GHz Quad Core i9, 64GB RAM, 500GB Solid-Sate Drive
Sony 1920x1080 data/video projection 7.1 surround sound
Lab 331 - macOS 26
Lab and Laptop Basic Software
- Adobe Creative Cloud [Current Long Term Support Version]
- Blender - Laptop/Desktop
- DaVinci Resolve - 323 Only
- Dragonframe 3 - 343 Only
- Epson Scan - Laptop/Desktop
- Firefox - Laptop/Desktop
- Google Chrome - Laptop/Desktop
- Maya {Current Long Term Support Version]
- Microsoft Office - Laptop/Desktop
- Mocha Pro 5 - 343 only
- Nuke - 323 and 343 only
- Pro Tools - 329 only
- Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite - 323 only
- Red Giant Trapcode Suite 13 - 343 only
- Toon Boom Harmony Advanced - Animation M
MCAD Wireless Connectivity
MCAD's campus has a portfolio of enterprise-grade 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) Wave 2 wireless access points. MCAD offers expansive wireless coverage that includes high-bandwidth service in all teaching buildings, administrative offices, MFA Grad Studio, dorms, and green spaces. MCAD's newly deployed wireless system brings gigabit speeds and the ability to easily handle the wireless demands of modern classrooms.
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