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, your creative technology journey starts right here.

As an MPC student, you have access to a long lineup of exclusive resources. This list will continue to grow as the semester unfolds.

procom students collaborate in the practicum centre space

MPC students have access to the following perks:

Setup Adobe CC

We’ve developed a quick tutorial to help you update your computer:

Prepare my Computer for Adobe CC

If you’re certain that you have a freshly-updated OS installed (and lots of hard drive space cleared!!!), download the Adobe apps:

Install Adobe CC

Photoshop, illustrator, acrobat, indesign, xd, premiere, after effects, lightroom, dimension, dreamweaver, audition

Creative Technology Training

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PC 8101 – Podcast Workshop

Learn the 3 basic steps needed to produce a great podcast.

Begin Workshop

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PC 8006 – Document Design – Fall 2022

Explore Adobe XD, PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Begin Workshop

Room Reservations

RCC 203 classroom photo from student perspective

ProCom students and faculty can reserve dedicated ProCom spaces in RCC 370. Each has been equipped with bookable workstations, laptop chargers, group work screens, and other perks customized for ProCom. 

Book RCC 370 Workspace

Equipment Access

Remember that in addition to the Creative School shared equipment pool (Canon T5i cameras, Zoom H4N recorders, production laptops,…) ProCom Students have exclusive access to:

  1. Sony A6300 Cameras
  2. Sony RX100 cameras
  3. Zoom F1 Recorders (lav mic included)
  4. Zoom H6 (Stereo XY and shotgun mics available)
  5. Ring lights
Reserve Equipment How do I book Equipment???

Getting Technology Help

In-class Drop-ins Office Hours Email In-class

Many ProCom courses have an open lab / studio time hour where you can seek technical guidance from staff. This is the best time to meet with us and you’ll always get instant results.

  Drop-ins Drop-in office hours are offered on a first-come-first-served basis at the following times:   Mon: Nikole @ the RCC 370 Practicum Centre (alternatively RCC 372) from 9:30am – 12pm Tues: James @ RCC 360J from 9:30am – 11:00am. Wed: James @ RCC 360J from 9:30am – 11:00am. Thurs: Nikole @ the RCC 370 Practicum Centre (alternatively RCC 372) from 9:30am – 12pm Fri: Nikole @ the RCC 370 Practicum Centre (alternatively RCC 372) from 9:30am – 12pm Office Hours

Office hours can be booked here.

Email

If your question is of a private nature,  email us, or, better yet, use the course-specific email address that your instructor included in your course syllabus. 

We generally take 24-48 hours to respond to requests.

Be sure to paste a screenshot  (cmd + shift + 4) into your email that captures your question.