Name:
Create a smart classroom in VA 116
FiscalYear:
2013
Audience:
Arts & Letters, College of
Submitter:
Hart, Sharon
Budget Manager:
Dimaggio, Kathleen M.
Project Manager:
Hart, Sharon Lee
Dept. Chair:
Coltman, Heather J.
Local IT:
Topple, Gregory L.
Dean:
Johnson, Linda K.
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Campbell, Glen R.
Year 1:
$ 24,745.65
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 24,745.65
The goal of this proposal is to create a smart classroom
that will enhance the
learning
experience of students taking photography courses at FAU.
The Department of Visual Arts and Art History has a program that is devoted to offering a
diverse curriculum dedicated to educating artists and art historians. There are more than 700
majors currently enrolled, making it one of the largest art programs in the state of Florida. As our
department grows, so does the photography program.
A new tenure track professor is providing stability and direction, furthering the ability for the area to grow. Renovations on VA 116 were completed in December 2013to include a classroom space, however, smart classroom technology was not budgeted as part of the physical renovations. To fully meet the needs of the photography courses to be scheduled in that space, which include digital presentations by both the professor and students, lectures, viewing images and films smart classroom technology needs to be installed.
The addition of smart classroom technology to VA 116 will turn it into a fully functional and
productive classroom, allowing for more efficient teaching. In addition to serving the needs of
photography students, the space is used by other classes for critique, lab hours, special events
such as artist presentations and photo club meetings. Currently, the photography curriculum
serves BA, BFA, MFA, non-majors and students from a wide variety of areas outside of the Department
of Visual Arts and Art History. Photography is a very popular subject, with many courses
accumulating lengthy wait lists. With the technological tools a smart classroom provides,
additional courses could be held in the VA 116, allowing more students to be served as multiple
photography courses could be held simultaneously.
The photography curriculum requires that students view their images through the most accurate
digital projection possible for pedagogical purposes. The requested LCD projectors provide
superior image quality and increased lumens and contrast ratios that enable better image viewing
in the light conditions caused by mandatory security lights in the classrooms. Blinds are also needed to keep out the bright light that comes through the large windows and doorway. Beyond using the projection system and computer for viewing and critiquing images, students are also required to research and conduct presentations that utilize PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite software.
Advances in technology impact all areas of study, but perhaps photography even more so, as it is
a relatively young medium that is inherently tied to technology. Given the strong need for a smart
classroom and the departments goal to stay current with industry standards it is crucial that VA
116 be upgraded to a smart classroom, including all the necessary software and hardware. This
technology will enable the students and professors that utilize the classroom to accurately view
digital photo based imagery, digitally generated lecture material, provide access to internet
resources and other digital media tools.
iMac to run teaching station/projector/etc, includes:
27-inch: 3.2GHz
Specifications:
3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB (two 4GB) memory
1TB hard drive1
NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M with 1GB video memory
total=$1799.00 (please see attached estimate)
| Fiscal Year 1 | Fiscal Year 2 | Fiscal Year 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware One-Time | $ 18,635.80 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 18,635.80 |
| Hardware Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Software One-time | $ 400.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 400.00 |
| Software Recurring | $ 70.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 70.00 |
| Personnel One-time | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Personnel Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Other One-time | $ 5,639.85 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 5,639.85 |
| Other Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Totals | $ 24,745.65 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 24,745.65 |
| Filename | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|
| *Estimate_BocaBlinds_VA116.pdf | 903,498b | Estimate from Boca Blinds to install blinds that block out light from the windows/doors. |
| *FAU VA 116 (2).pdf | 26,326b | Audio Visual Innovations, Inc estimate to create a smart classroom in VA 116 |
| *Mac_estimate_VA116.png | 89,806b | Estimate for purchase of iMac to run the teaching station |