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Housekeeping Rules and Reminders

Classrooms and Workspaces:​

  • Please keep all GDD spaces tidy for everyone by cleaning up after yourself.
  • Do not share the door code with non-GDD students.
  • Students are not to open or close the whiteboard wall in C1422/C1424. Faculty or tech must facilitate this.
  • Please print to the Konica in the Hive if there are classes running in rooms that have other printers. Do not walk in and disturb other classes.
  • Do not rip or cut the vinyl at the computer desks.
  • Do not glue on the desktops or cutting mats.
  • Cutting is only permitted on the cutting mats. Do not cut on the desktops.
  • Wet media are not allowed in the Mac labs or photo studios. The use of spray materials (glues, paints, etc.) and solvents other than Gamsol and Galkyd is not permitted in any indoor space in any building at UFV.
  • Backdrops and lighting equipment must remain in the photo studio.

Computers:​

  • Do not eat or drink near any computers.
  • Changes to the computer network or power wiring are not permitted.
  • C1420 & C1422: The laptops in these carts are for in-class use only and may not be removed from the classrooms.
  • MacBook Pro users are responsible for the proper maintenance of their own computer and equipment.

Network, software, and files:​

  • GDD wifi is to be used on laptops and MacBooks for GDD related coursework only. Please connect personal mobile devices to eduroam.
  • Students are responsible for backing up their files to their own personal storage device. The file server is for coursework only and may not be used for back up.
  • UFV is not responsible for the loss of any files left on any server or system.
  • Students are responsible for the security of their own software, personal equipment, materials and supplies. UFV is not responsible for lost or stolen items and equipment.
  • Peer to peer sharing from off-campus websites, such as bittorents and hack sites, is strictly prohibited.

GDD equipment:​

  • Please report any malfunctioning GDD equipment (including Macs, scanners, or printers, etc.) to the GDD lab technicians via email gddlabtech@ufv.ca.
  • All photography equipment including cameras, tripods, lenses, etc., must be signed out by the GDD lab staff unless used under the direct supervision of an instructor.
  • Other equipment, including iPads, available for student use must be signed out by the GDD lab staff.
  • All equipment must be returned at the end of each semester in perfect condition. Equipment damaged or not returned may be billed to your student account.

Printing:​

  • Please print to the Konica in the Hive if there are classes running in rooms that have other printers. Do not walk in and disturb other classes.
  • GDD Printers are not for personal use and may only be used for GDD courses.
  • Colour printer usage will be tracked, and students may print up to 75 copies per GDD course. Excessive use may result in additional copy fees of $0.35 per page.
  • Students may only use the paper provided by UFV in the printers.
  • If you are replacing paper in the printer trays, please put it back on the appropriate shelf.

Campus-Wide Policies­​

These GDD lab and studio rules are in addition to the UFV-wide policies on computer usage found at https://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/secretariat/policies/Appropriate-Use-of-Computing-and-Network-Resources-(14).pdf

Student Privacy​

At GDD we make every effort to protect the privacy of students. In the name of transparency, please note that “location tracking” is activated on all UFV-owned devices available for sign-out (iPads, cameras). It is the responsibility of each student to: Remove personal accounts and data before returning a device to GDD. GDD will not be held responsible for loss or accidental sharing of data left on equipment. All GDD computers, including iMacs, scanning stations, and servers, have the “remote management” feature activated so GDD can run updates and service machines. As a result tech staff may at any time view the desktop and remotely control each device. For your protection, please do not store sensitive/private material in your student folder on the File Server; it is accessible to staff, faculty, and peers. Please speak to a lab tech immediately if you have any issues concerning your privacy or security in our lab!