Journalism Technology

What you need to know...

The UConn Journalism Department is located on the fourth floor of Arjona and has a total of 40 Mac lab computers. If class is not in session, students may use these labs for class work only during the school day. There is also an 8-person training lab open 2-3 evenings per week. All computers operate with Mac OS X v10.6 and have the following software: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Photoshop CS3, Flash CS3, InDesign CS3, Illustrator CS3, Audacity, iLife '09, and Final Cut Express.

1) Is extra technology support available to students outside of class?
Yes. Students can sign up for technology tutorial sessions with the Instructional Developer in Arjona 426 or by emailing her at: maeve.ryan@uconn.edu.

2) Where can I purchase technology?
Students can purchase technology from the UConn Co-op Tech Department.

3) Can I create my own website?
Yes. For a UConn-affiliated website, please contact your professor for persmission. For a blog or website, we recommend using the following free online platforms: Blogger, Wordpress, or Wix.