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Academic Media Center
Louis J. Blume Library
St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228
phone: (210) 436-3503
aimc@stmarytx.edu

Fall and Spring Semesters when class is in session:
    Mon - Thur, 8 - 8 p.m.
    Fri, 8 – 5 p.m.

Fall and Spring Semesters when class is not in session:
    Mon - Fri, 8 – 5 p.m.



The mission of the Academic Media Center is to support the media production needs of students, faculty and staff in carrying out the St. Mary’s University Mission and the Vision of the Society of Mary.

Professional staff is available to help the University community create media to support the curriculum and other University endeavors. Students are the main focus and priority of the A.M.C. All visitors must check in at the front desk upon arrival and will be referred to the appropriate service area. All students using the computers must initially complete a computer release form acknowledging the facility rules. When checking out equipment, the student will sign an equipment release form. Students are responsible for any replacement costs associated with damage to the equipment. Late charges will be incurred for equipment not returned on time.

Service Equipment/Materials/Costs
Lamination $1 per ft.
Digital and Film Processing

A.M.C. will assist students with processing or complete the processing for students.
Charged for materials used.
Limited Photography (in studio and on location)
Requires attending a certification workshop for some cameras, prior to August 2007.
Cameras are available for check out.

- 3 Megapixels Digital Cameras
- 5 and 8 Megapixels Digital Cameras

Student is responsible for any replacement costs associated with damage. Student must supply the batteries or purchase from the A.M.C.
Black and White Darkroom
Students may use the darkroom in support of academics any time during normal hours of operation.
Paper must be supplied or purchased from the A.M.C.
Video Production (in studio and on location)

Requires attending a certification workshop.
Mentoring and internships are available by appointment.
In support of their academic work, students can use the multi-camera set up in the studio. They can also use video cameras, lights and audio equipment on location after attending the certification workshop.

- DV Camcorders
- Hi8 Camcorder
- Lights and Tripods
- VHS Camcorder

Students must supply the videotape or purchase from the A.M.C.
Audio Production Audio Booth is available, as well as a studio for recording audio into a computer or video camera. Students can use either the MAC or PC Platform. Adobe Audition Software is available.
Video Editing

Workshops are offered to learn how to use the software.
MAC G5 computers with 2.5 GHz processors are available with Final Cut Pro Software and Adobe After Effects.
Dell PC Pentium 4 with 3.20 GHz processors are available with Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Encore DVD Creator. Portable hard drives for use in the lab are available for short term use.
Audio/Visual Support and Equipment


Workshops are required for specific equipment use.
Students may check out video (LCD-Data) projectors (requires attending a certification workshop) , monitor combo units with DVD/VCR, audiotape players, CD players, overhead projectors, slide projectors, carousels, screens, microphones, amplifier/speakers, portable public address system (requires attending a certification workshop), carts, and extension cords.

Projectors must be picked up at the A.M.C. and are checked out for 24 hours only.
Multimedia Web and Graphic Design Students may use MAC G5 computers with 2.5 GHz processors or Dell PC Pentium 4 with 3.20 GHz processors to create multimedia projects. The following software is available:

- Macromedia MX Studio 2004 w/Flash Pro.
- Adobe Creative Suite (includes photoshop)
- Authorware
- Director
- Quark Express
Media Viewing Room (auditorium style seating for 52)

Workshops are available.
Students may use the facility for academic purposes. Must be reserved.
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