Tech Resources - Stud
Audio Visual (AV) Models & Instructions
The Sam Fox School has many space types that require us to have multiple Audio Visual (AV) models. Spaces will be configured with the following models and instructions on the following page.
AV Help
Sam Fox School IT only supports AV and Printing. However, we work with WashU IT and Student Technology Services to help in all situations.
Buying Computers
The WashU Campus store carries all recommended Mac and PC computers for art and architecture students.
CDES Universal Type Client
CDES Students enrolled in the Type 1 class will need to download and install the Universal Type Client 7.
Computing & Printing Labs
Various computing and printing labs are located throughout the Sam Fox School.
Digital Fabrication
The Sam Fox School’s digital fabrication lab supports studio and coursework assignments, as well as independent research projects conducted by students and faculty.
Equipment
Depending on your needs, various areas at the school/university have digital equipment available. These include screens, cameras, tripods, lights, projects, and various other tools.
Huion LED Light Pads Checkout
We have five light pads available for three day checkouts to students enrolled in illustration courses.
Lab Software
This is the standard software list for the various labs. Please note that we update each lab over the summer and or when systems are replaces. Make sure to request non-standard software each semester.
LinkedIn Learning Tutorials
LinkedIn Learning is an online learning company that is FREE for all Sam Fox School students, faculty, and staff. It helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
Printers and Plotters
Multifunction printers are located on all building floors next to studio areas. They are either Canon or Xerox printer that can print in color and black and white on letter and tabloid size.
Printing Cost Guide
This list includes studio area Xerox or Canon printers and Whitaker Learning Lab plotters/printers. Pricing is listed on signs above each plotters/printers.
Printing Help
Sam Fox School IT only supports AV and Printing. However, we work with WashU IT and Student Technology Services to help in all situations.
Printing Refund Request
Sam Fox School IT will review all printing refund request within two weeks of the incident. Please review the instructions for submitting a request and policies.
Rhino
How to buy Rhino and how to access Rhino remotely via VPN. Follow these instructions depending on your operating system. VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows a secure method to connect remotely to University resources. You can also now use our Virtual Computer Labs to access Windows based application remotely.
Scanning
Scanning it located in the Whitaker Learning Lab and includes various sizes and cost. Planning ahead is best with the large-format scanning because you will need your own acetate.
Software
All lab computers are loaded with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD (Windows only), Rhino (Windows only), and a variety of plugins for AutoCAD and Rhino as specified by faculty.
Specialty Paper Plotting Procedure
The Whitaker Learning Lab has a process to facilitate studio based specialty paper plotting projects. Studios must have the need and use of a full plotting roll of material in order to do this.
TV Monitors on Movable Carts
Presentation monitors (screen resolution 1080 x 720 pixels) on movable carts available for check out
Virtual Computer Labs
Virtual computer labs are intended to help replace some of the computing needs for our students, faculty and staff. We have two options to consider.