Audio/Visual Services and Policies
The Washington College of Law Audio/Visual (AV) department provides the following services:
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Assistance with classroom AV equipment.
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Video/audio taping of classes - webcasting and podcasting.
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Video project editing and consultation.
Making Audio/Visual Requests
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Only professors, or faculty assistants on behalf of professors, may request that classes be recorded.
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All requests must be made through EMS or emailed to av@wcl.american.edu.
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Requests for weekday support must be made at least 1 business day in advance.
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Requests for weekend support must be made by the Wednesday prior.
Please note: No equipment may leave the Washington College of Law and the AV office does not provide assistance at outside locations. With sufficient notice (a minimum of 3 business days), we may be able to assist you in arranging video recording or support through a 3rd party vendor).
Types of Recordings
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Podcasts - Audio Only, posted to MyWCL class page by the Web Team after editing.
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Webcasts - Audio and Video, a weblink will be emailed to you for you to post on your MyWCL page or for other distribution to your students.
Recording Storage and Retention
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Webcast links remain active for a year. If you would like them disabled sooner or enabled longer, please notify us.
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Podcasts are available within MyWCL course pages and may be removed by the professor or their assistants at their discretion. AV will not remove these links.
Equipment and Other Services
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Cameras/Tripods - While the AV office has cameras and tripods, these are for recording classes in classrooms without built-in cameras. Schedule ahead with AV for recording of classes and events in smaller rooms.
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Microphones - A limited supply of microphones are available upon request. Microphones can only be used in large classrooms only. No more than 4 microphones are allowed per room, with the exception of Grossman Hall, which can accommodate up to 10. Microphones are not available in small seminar rooms.
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Podiums - Podiums (with or without a microphone) are available for use in rooms the do not have a tabletop lectern available for use. If the lectern is missing, please contact the Facilities office for a replacement.
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Portable Displays - Multiple television display carts are available for use in locations without displays.
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PowerPoint/Presentation Support - PowerPoint assistance is available upon request. Please note that you are responsible for whatever materials or presentations you wish to show. Materials should be brought to the classroom on a flash drive or retrieved through email/cloud storage. AV does not create PowerPoint presentations for classes or events. Please do not send presentations to AV ahead of time.
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Video Projects - AV is able to provide assistance with the editing of video projects and clips before and after each semester. In-semester, AV may be able to help with smaller projects, however resources may be more limited. Please prepare in advance as much detail as possible for these projects. Please allow a minimum of 3 business days or more for the completion of these projects, depending on the size and scope of the project.
Lending
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AV does not lend out equipment.
Hours of Operation
- Mon-Thu: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Sat-Sun: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Contact Information
- Media Control Center
- American University
Washington College of Law
4300 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Suite NT10L
Washington, DC 20016
202-274-4479
av@wcl.american.edu
Additional Support:
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Computer, Login, Network, Software Training
helpdesk@wcl.american.edu -
MyWCL Problems/Questions
mywcl@wcl.american.edu -
Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting Issues, Conference Phones, or EMS Support
facilities@wcl.american.edu