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The Department of Visual Arts & Art History-Graphic Design program in Davie requests funds to replace 19 out-of-date Mac computers in the dedicated LA303G Graphic Design classroom on the Davie Campus.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.
Facilities
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.
Personnel Costs
None
Other Costs
None
Timeline
Purchase & install summer 2018.
Sustainability
Projected to last 5 years of heavy usage.
Resource Matching
None
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