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SMC SERVICES & RESOURCES:    


Get to know SMC services in 2 minutes.   

SMC new space in the Library Building - entrance at room 3202, poster-making supplies, printer and color papers, computer workspace, DSLR camera and green screen, media studio
  • Media production assistance:
    • Presentations
    • Visual aids
    • Audio and video recording
    • Basic use of media software
    • Media literacy including basic design and copyright
    • SMC tours or class visits
  • Media equipment: cameras, lenses, camcorders, tripods, laser pointers, a mobile projector, webcams, drawing tablets, etc. More on equipment services.
  • Printing: black & white, color, and custom printing, up to 12" x 18". More on printing services.
  • Scanning: high-quality scanners for photos, images, film, negatives, and documents up to 11" x 17"
  • Laminating: thermal laminator for sizes up to 11"x17". 
    Please note users need to bring their own pouches for laminating; 3 mil or 5 mil thickness only.
  • Media software: access/introduction/basic use such as PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe CC. More on software options.
  • Studios: include a projector, computers, an audio mixer, desktop microphones, headphones, lighting kits, and tables for individual or group work.
  • Computers: PCs and iMacs
  • Poster Making: large tables, poster supplies
  • Materials & Tools:
    • Papers: standard printing paper (8.5” X 11”), limited free papers in colors, cardstocks, 11” X 17” and 12” X 18” paper sizes, and poster papers
    • Others: paper cutter, cutting board, paper punches, heavy-duty stapler, colored pencils, markers, glues, tapes, scissors, rulers, etc.

Please note SMC supplies and materials are limited and can be used at the SMC for academic projects.

 

 

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Media Production Assistance

We can help you with:

  • Presentations
  • Visual aids like posters
  • Audio and video recordings
  • Basic use of media software
  • Media literacy including basic design and copyright

Equipment Lending

If your a NSC student, you can borrow the equipment listed below, for free!

  • Cameras, lenses, camcorders, tripods, laser pointers, a mobile projector, webcams, drawing tablets, and more!

Print and Scan

For just 10¢ per color sheet or 5¢ per B&W sheet, you can print in these sizes:

  • 8.5” x 11” regular or cardstock
  • 9” x 12” regular or cardstock
  • 11” x 17” regular or cardstock
  • 12” x 18” regular or cardstock
  • 8.5” x 11” sticker paper

Pssst - As a student you get $2 printing credit for free every quarter!

We also have two scanners. One is specialized for scanning film negatives and the other can scan up to 11” x 17”.

Poster Supplies

If you want to make a physical poster, we have plenty of supplies to help with that, including:

  • Various colors of 8.5” x 11” paper
  • Various colors of 22” x 28” construction paper
  • 16” x 21.5” paper cutter
  • Glue sticks
  • X-Acto knives
  • Scissors
  • Regular and double-sided tape
  • Single and three-hole punch
  • Regular, heavy duty, and saddle stitch staplers
  • Colored pencils and markers

Laminate

We can laminate sizes up to 11” x 17”.

  • Please note: If laminating more than 5 sheets, you must bring your own lamination pouches.

Software

In the SMC you can use the entire Adobe creative cloud suite for free. This includes:

  • Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more!

Studios

We have two studios here at the SMC:

  • Studio A: Projector and wall to wall whiteboard.
  • Studio B: Includes professional lighting, backdrops, cameras, and mics.

Computers

We have 5 Windows computers and 2 iMacs for use by students.