Proposal
Name:
New Computers for 303G
FiscalYear:
2017
Audience:
Arts & Letters, College of
Submitter:
Afanador Llach, Camila
Budget Manager:
Dimaggio, Kathleen M.
Project Manager:
Afanador-Llach, Camila Camila
Proposal Approvers
Dept. Chair:
Landes, Eric
Local IT:
Topple, Gregory L.
Dean:
Johnson, Linda K.
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Bagdonas, Joseph A.
Proposal Funding
Year 1:
$ 0.00
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 0.00
Proposal Funding versus Average
Questionnaire
Narrative
The Department of Visual Arts & Art History-Graphic Design program in Davie requests funds to replace 19 out-of-date Mac computers in the dedicated LA303G Graphic Design classroom on the Davie Campus.
LA 303G is one-of-two dedicated computer classrooms used by the Graphic Design program in need of an upgrade. The lab is currently equipped with 19 computers manufactured in 2011, including one instructor station. Taking into account that the industry standard for hard drive life expectancy is 5 years, we are experiencing the disadvantages of working on older computers while using robust, specialized graphic design software. BTS service requests are increasing.
Part of our commitment to students is to provide them with industry-standard tools to support their education in preparation for their professional careers. The courses taught in this classroom make extensive use of the Adobe Creative Cloud Package where students work on a variety of projects, from brand identity, packaging, app development, and web design to video and animation. Our program courses are studio-based with students spending a considerable amount of class time working on their projects on these computers. Around 9 studio classes are offered each year in this lab. These classes meet twice a week in 3-hour sessions adding to the many hours of continuous use by our students. Additional supervised open lab hours provide access to the hardware and software between courses and add “miles” to these well-used machines. Providing this lab with new computers and essential peripherals will ensure its continued usability by the approximately 70 Graphic Design majors enrolled in Davie courses each semester.
The acquisition of new computers acknowledges the importance of the intersection of traditional art and design with digital technologies. With replacement computers, we will be able to continue to offer the VAAH undergraduate curriculum in Graphic Design on the Davie campus.
Hardware Requirements
19 computers and peripherals:
27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display
3.4GHz quad-core 7th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz
16GB 2400MHz DDR4
1TB Fusion Drive
Radeon Pro 570 with 4GB video memory
Wired Apple Mouse
Magic Keyboard - US English
Apple Care protection Plan
Software Requirements
No current requirements. Software is currently covered through the Broward shared desktop image.
Timeline
Purchase & install summer 2018.
Sustainability
Projected to last 5 years of heavy usage.
Implementing Organization
Broward Technology Services.
Proposal Budget
|
Fiscal Year 1 |
Fiscal Year 2 |
Fiscal Year 3 |
Total |
Hardware One-Time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Hardware Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Software One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Software Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Personnel One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Personnel Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Other One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Other Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Totals |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Supporting Documentation
Filename |
Size |
Description |
Proposal 2102985433.pdf |
19,435b |
Quote from the Apple Store for the purchase of 19 computers for LA 303G, Davie Campus |