MEDI 110 / INTR 101 Students
It is not required to have a computer or video camera.
- The Media Studies Department provides laptops for all MEDI 110/INTR 101 students during in-class times. They are also available outside of class time during designated open lab times or by appointment. If you are unfamiliar with Apple macOS laptops, you will be supported to help you learn as we go. No prior knowledge is necessary.
- Audio and Video equipment is available from the Media Studies Gear website and the Library.
- If you are using your own computer, check the "suggested minimums" section below.
- If your section is delivered online our laptops are only available during open labs or by appointment on campus in Building 345.
- Laptops are not available for use at home or outside designated classroom spaces.
- You are welcome to use your own phone or audio/video equipment.
- Video labs are demonstrated in iMovie but any video editor can be used.
Multiple students have also completed the work using a tablet (iPad or other). An external keyboard is strongly recommended if you intend to do the HTML work on a tablet.
Check out the videos at the bottom of this page for more information about what you'll learn to do in MEDI 110.
All Other Media Studies Students
After completing MEDI 110, it is expected you will want to have your own laptop and/or gear to complete your projects in Media Production.
Suggested Minimums
- Computer running macOS 10.15, or Windows 8 or later.
- Intel Core i5 equivalent or better
- 8GB RAM
- 1TB hard Drive or 256GB SSD internal with larger external storage
- Accessories:
- 32GB USB Stick
- 32GB SD Card
- Video camera or phone capable of sending movies to your computer
Free Software Options
- For macOS Computers:
- iMovie (Recommended - App Store/Preinstalled)
- OpenShot (Cross Platform)
- Davinci Resolve (Cross Platform)
- For Windows/Linux Computers:
- OpenShot (Windows 8/10, Linux)
- VSDC (Windows 8/10)
- Davinci Resolve (Cross Platform)
- For All Computers:
- Audacity (Audio Editing)
- Phoenix Code (HTML/Text)
- Cyberduck (FTP Connections)
Short How-To Videos for some simple Techniques
How to take a picture and upload it to VIULearn (D2L).
How to create a ZIP file for sharing multiple files.
How to upload your video to VIUTube
Any questions can be sent to the Media Studies Technician, Chris Alemany.