All lab usage is considered a privilege that can be lost if abused
Darkroom
Darkroom usage is only available during posted open lab times or during a class that
you are currently enrolled
Last print goes in the developer a half hour before closing. No exceptions
You may not start developing film less than an hour before closing. No exceptions
The last fifteen minutes of open lab and class is reserved for clean up and lights
will be turned on
This includes work in the classroom
When you finish working on an open lab day you must return all checked out equipment
and agree to complete a cleaning assignment chosen from a cleaning list
Certain chemicals are not available during open lab times unless an exception is scheduled
by the instructor
This includes toning, bleaching and historic processes chemicals
If you are not respecting others during open lab time you will be asked to leave
Not dripping chemicals off of prints between trays
Splashing of chemicals
Turning lights / phones on in darkrooms
Not using trays under prints when bringing prints out of darkroom
The TA office is for checkout and film scanning only. No loitering :)
Studio
If you leave the door taped or blocked open with the studio unattended, you will loose
studio privileges.
Studio time is scheduled for those currently enrolled in a lighting class
Times that are still available are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis
If you are not approved for proximity access then you can not schedule time in the
studio
BFA students and students currently enrolled in a lighting class are the only ones
approved for proximity access
All equipment must be appropriately broken down and returned to designated spots
Any mess that is made must be fully cleaned up
No standing on painted surfaces or seamless paper unless shoes are taped or cleaned
Absolutely no standing on, running, skating, biking or jumping on the sweep or anything
else that Travis and John would consider stupid of you
If you leave perceptible footprints on the paper backdrops, you must replace the backdrop,
or if you are using the cove and marks and footprints are present, you must clean
and paint the cove
Equipment Checkout Policies
Availability
If you are accepted into the BFA program all equipment is eligible for checkout and
use
You must be trained on the Imacon or Beast before either can be used
If you have not been accepted into the BFA program you may use certain equipment that
is approved for the class you are currently enrolled in
Photo II - 4x5 camera kits, light meters and accessories
Darkroom Techniques - Holgas (These are available to anyone currently enrolled in a photography class
after completions of this class)
Color Photo - Filters and calibration equipment
Lighting I - Dynalite Lighting kits and accessories
Lighting II - D1 Air kit and accessories
AT NO TIME CAN EQUIPMENT BE REMOVED FROM THE STUDIO.
There is a list in the TA office of equipment available for off-campus checkout. If
it is not on the list it is not available for checkout. No exceptions.
Rules
Equipment is available on a first-come first-serve basis
Equipment can be reserved in advance if being used for a BFA project. Approval must
be given by full-time faculty
Equipment must be returned the following day that the lab is open.
Equipment must be checked in by 1 1/2 hours before closing
You may not recheck out equipment the same day as returned
You can only check-out equipment when a TA is scheduled and present
Check-in of equipment may only occur when a TA is scheduled and present
You are responsible to report any damage or loss of equipment
Repair or replacement liability will be determined on a case-by-case basis
If you do not report damages, you will be held fully liable or lose checkout privileges
Normal wear and tear will be determined by lab aids and faculty
Strike Out Policy
We operate on an one-strike policy. If you return equipment late you lose your check
out privileges
No exceptions, regardless of where you are in the program
You may get check out privileges restored by doing one of a list of pre-approved chores
in the darkroom or in the studio
If equipment is more than one week late then you lose check out privileges for two
months. Extended abuse may result in permanent loss of check out privileges
Damaged equipment may result in a strike or a complete loss of check out privileges.
This will be determined by full-time faculty
You are liable for equipment until officially checked in
If you leave equipment without checking it in with a TA during scheduled hours, you
will receive a strike
Strikes will not be wiped clean at the end of the semester. The strike will stay on
your record until an approved job is completed and as a result, is forgiven