MEDIA SERVICES

The Media Services Department is located in the Library Media Technology Center and is a key support service to instructional programs and institutional activities at El Camino College. The department provides an interlocking set of functions designed to enable ECC faculty and staff to effectively use current technologies.

Media Technicians and specialist perform a variety of activities that support educational technology on campus. They obtain and circulate media materials, maintain all media presentation, production and satellite downlink equipment at ECC. A wide range of production services ranging from graphic, layout, slide photography and presentation development to on-site video production and post production video editing are provided. Staff is also available for consultation on special needs, classroom facility and media planning and educational media applications.

Coordinator's Office

This office has responsibility for the coordinator of Media Services Department. The department includes the Distance Education Program and media support for the entire campus. Services include acquisition/circulation of media materials and equipment, production of, multimedia and audiovisual materials and equipment, support of classroom presentation equipment, videoconferencing, satellite teleconferencing, off air recording and cable programming for channel 8. Training is available on the utilization and operation of media equipment and materials.

Located in LMTC 30. On campus telephone extension 6712, off campus (310) 660-6712

Distance Education

The Distance Education program offers fully accredited college courses via telephone and computer. The offices provides support to distance learning faculty and is a key communication link for students in the program.

Located in LMTC 76. On campus telephone extension 6453, off campus (310) 660-6453

Equipment Services

This area provides a vast array of audio/visual, video, and multimedia services to El Camino College Community. Projection, recording, amplification, and playback equipment is available for loan. Support is provided for classroom facilities on campus with built in media equipment. Training on the operation and utilization of media equipment is also provided. Media Services inventory of equipment is for short-term loan. Each division maintains an inventory of audiovisual equipment for use by faculty and a number of classrooms have video-playback systems permanently installed. LCD projectors and notebook computers are available to display instructional presentation in the classroom.

Request for use of equipment should be made 48hrs in advance
Located in LMTC 64. On campus telephone extension 6727, off campus (310) 660-6727

Media Materials Acquisition/ Circulation

This area is responsible for the location, purchase and distribution of media materials for the use by ECC faculty and staff. The extensive media library includes film, video, CD-ROM and laser disk formats. A preview room is also available for faculty and staff to view materials from the Media Library and from vendors who send copies for review before purchase.

Located in LMTC 74. On campus telephone extension 6714, off campus (310) 660-6714.

Multimedia Production

The Multimedia Production component of the department works with the faculty and staff in the conceptualization, planning and production of numerous forms of educational and promotional media including audio product, photographic materials, several video formats, and all manner of media presentation platforms.

Located in LMTC 66. On campus telephone extension 6725 and 6726, off campus (310) 660-6725 and (310) 660-6726.

Master Control/ Electronic Distribution

Signals from the the satellite and broadcast antennas, the television studio, video cassette players, the cable television feed, and videoconference equipment can be received, recorded and distribute throughout the library over video network. This area also houses activities such as tape duplication and production of slides

Located in LMTC 68

Teleconferencing

The college has the capability to access educational and informational programming being broadcast via satellites. Teleconferences sponsored by state and federal agencies, educational institutions and corporations can also be received.

On campus telephone extension 6712, off campus (310) 660-6712.

Videconferencing

Utilizing the 4C video network, student, faculty and staff can participate in two way interactive videoconferences with other colleges, businesses and institutions several rooms are available to accommodate groups ranging in size from 2-50 people.

On campus telephone extension 6726, off campus (310) 660-6726.