THE LOOK

The Tech Center has a distinctively futuristic feel with textured metal doors, exposed steel mesh ceilings, and deconstructed wall design. This aesthetic puts users in an appropriately forward-looking frame of mind, while angular desktops and low-profile monitors provide an airiness and comfort not typically associated with space-age interiors. The environment at the Tech Center is practical, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing.

THE LABS

The Laney College Tech Center has three labs and over 100 computers. Labs B and C have 42 HP computers each, presentation podiums with master computer stations, large over-head projection screens, and audio projection systems. These labs are excellent for instructional and training purposes, as well as individual use. Lab D has twenty-four Apple Mac Pro workstation computers and overhead projection capacity as well. All three labs host college classes, conferences, and computer training sessions. Additionally, all three labs are open to students for individual computer use (see Open Lab).

COMPUTER FEATURES

All HP computers run on Windows XP and have Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD (for digital drafting). Also available on each HP computer a DVD/RW drive, floppy disk drive and USB ports (for use with personal USB drives).

All Mac Pros run on OS 10.4.10 and have Final Cut Pro (for video editing), DVD Pro (to create DVD interactive menus and manage digital video), ProTools (for audio editing), Adobe Photoshop (for digital image editing) and AfterEffects (for adding effects to film, video, DVD, and Macromedia Flash productions).

All computers have internet access through Explorer