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# General informations MA Media Design

Most of the information below come from the document the Student Pratical Guide HEAD, [which you can find here](https://www.hesge.ch/head/en/students/practical-guide).

## Building H opening hours

You can access the bulding between 8.00am and 10pm during weekdays. Please kee in mind the building will close at 8pm sharp.

On Saturdays, the building is open from 9.00am to 6pm. On Sundays, the building is closed.

Make sure you keep your badge (white card) to be able to access the building, especialy after 5pm.

## Media design office hours

Alexia Mathieu's office is on the 2nd floor of Building H. You can always come to ask a question, share a concern or ideas. You can always contact Alexia by email, through Teams or Slack.

Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 9am to 6pm
Wednesday 8.30am to noon.

Mail: [e-mail]

Pablo Bellon's office is on the 2nd floor of Building H. You can always come to ask a question, share a concern or ideas. You can always contact him by email, through Teams or Slack.

Mail: [e-mail]

Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 9am to 6pm
Wednesday : 9am to noon.

## Important Contacts

Sabine De Matteis, Secretary of the Visual Communication department: your contact to answer all your questions related to admin needs
Phone: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]

Céline Bingol, Secretary of the study office: your contact to answer all your questions related to your studies (ECTS credits, student card...)
Phone: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]

Emilie Parendeau, Academic Advisor: your contact to answer all your questions related to financial and general wellbeing assistance
Phone: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]

Nayansaku Mufwankolo, Inclusivity Delegates
Mail: [e-mail]

Students Union HEAD – Genève
They are based in building D, Bd James Fazy 15.
You can contact them to share any issues you might have during your studies or to share ideas.
Maill: [e-mail]
Instagram: @sindycat.head

You can also contact Social and Finances services as well Santé et Psychologie services. All contact informations are on HEAD – Genève's website under the "For students" tab.

## Printers access

Several printers can be accessed in Building H.

A complete procedure on how to use and configure PaperCut printers on your computers can be accessed in the wiki.hesge: [PaperCut Informations](https://wiki.hesge.ch/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=39551729).

More information as well as a step by step on how to use these printers is also located in front of printers.

If anything is unclear ask us!

## IT

### For all questions related to IT needs
- Information on the operation of computer equipment (iMac, Ethernet …);
- Loan of computer equipment;
- Software access;

You can contact Stéphane Taillandier and Caroline Camen. All info can be found in the link below
[info lab](https://head.hesge.ch/infolab/)

### Resources

#### How to create a ticket to signal an IT problem
For all software or informatics problems
[support](https://support.hesge.ch/userui/welcome.php)

#### Computers in Buildings
Computer are available in free access at the library or in IT room in Building H and Building A.

#### Wifi networks
Two Wi-Fi networks are available in the bulding :
Eduroam and HES-GUEST.

We recommend you use it in priority Eduroam. It's faster and more stable. For logging in, you need to use login AAI version HES-SO ([e-mail]) and your AAI password.

[details](https://head.hesge.ch/infolab/tutoriel-wifi-hes/)

#### Photocopy - White badge & payment system
All information on the payment system, pre-paid card, password and means of payment are available [here](https://www.hesge.ch/head/sites/default/files/documents/espace-etudiant/infos_pratiques_internet_-_anglais_1.pdf).

[Portail acces](https://head.hesge.ch/infolab/systeme-monetique/)

#### Adobe Creative Cloud
HEAD – Genève provides free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud for all students. Instructions for download and installation are [here](https://head.hesge.ch/infolab/installation-des-logiciels/).

#### Cinema4D via Maxon One
HEAD - Genève provides educational licences to the Maxon One Student 6 months licence to C4D. Please not that it is important to register with your @hes-so.ch login. The step by step to access these C4D licences is here. Additionnally, the info is available on the InfoLab blog [here](https://head.hesge.ch/infolab/maxon-cinema-4d/).

#### Personal data storage
HEAD – Genèveprovides data storage possibilities for students [here](https://head.hesge.ch/infolab/espace-de-stockage-personnel/).

## Equipment

- Audiovisual equipement
- You can contact directly Toky Rabemanantsoa. [e-mail] / [phone]
- Infolab / IT equipment
- [infolab](https://head.hesge.ch/infolab/pret-de-materiel/)
- MA Media Design (hardwares and devices)
- [list available here](https://hackmd.io/@mmd/labomaterial)
- MA Media Design (electronics and IoT parts)
- [list available here](https://hessoit-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/chloe_michel_hes-so_ch/EZA8m1LotQ1DiP72zmIjMMsBM63auxkkSZWUB6LjwDZx3g?e=glAOuR)

## MA Media Design equipment & labo

### MA Media Design labo

You have open access to the electronic/ welding and 3D stations. Please make sure you leave the space as clean as possible after using it.

The labo is open all week. All MA Media Students are responsible for making sure this space remains clean and organized.

If you need to order electronics components, we recommend you to use the following websites :
* [Adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/)
* [Chipandlove](http://www.chipandlove.ch/fr/)
* [Conrad](https://www.conrad.ch/)
* [Distrelec](https://www.distrelec.ch/)
* [Farnell](https://ch.farnell.com/)
* [Lextronic](https://www.lextronic.fr/)
* [Mouser](https://www.mouser.ch/)
* [RS Components](https://fr.rs-online.com/web/)
* [Snootlab](https://snootlab.com/)

### List MA Media Design equipment [here](https://hackmd.io/@mmd/labomaterial)

If you want to borrow items from this list, please contact Cyrus Khalatbari and Nicolas Baldran by email, Slack or Teams. They are present on Monday (Cyrus), Tuesday (Cyrus & Nicolas) and Wednesday (Nicolas) from 9am to 6pm so make sure you anticipate what you need for your projects.

You are responsible for the material that you borrow. We expect that you will bring it back in good condition with all the cables, plugs etc...

## Technical workshops & Pools at HEAD – Genève

You can find all the information on the HEAD – Genève website, regarding opening hours and contacts for each pool > Under "For Students" tab.

Please note, that any purchase of equipment and supplies in the wood and metal workshops must be paid immediately using the electronic payment card (white card). No credits are allowed. You should always ask for a receipt after making any payment.

## Procedure for renting MA Media Design equipments (electronics and IoT parts)

1. Open [the spreadsheet document](https://hessoit-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/chloe_michel_hes-so_ch/EZA8m1LotQ1DiP72zmIjMMsBM63auxkkSZWUB6LjwDZx3g?e=glAOuR).
2. On the read-only "Materiel" tab, make sure the item you wish to borrow is available under the "Available" column. If the cell indicated "0", the item is not available to borrow.
3. If available, copy/paste item's cell on the "Reservation" tab. Fill the required information, including 1) your name, 2) the starting date, 3) the return date of the reservation.

4. When filled, send both Cyrus and Nicolas an email with the item's reference you wish to borrow. If in the open blue/red storage shelve of Labo éléctronique, you can start using it. Important: make sure it is usable and not damaged. If damaged, let us know immediately. If in the MD's closed locker, we will come lend it to you as soon as possible.
5. Send us [Cyrus and Nicolas] an email when ending your reservation. If the item belongs to the open storage shelve, place it back in its respective drawer and toggle the cell's "Returned" column to yes.
6. If from the closed locker, we will schedule the return with you when possible and terminate your reservation.

### Wood Workshop
Head of Department: Alexandre Simian
Address: Bât. A / RDC / R.2
Phone: [phone]
Mail: <[e-mail]>
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday : 8h30-12h and 13h-17h30
Friday: 8h30-12h and 13h-15h30

Please make sure you check [this link](https://www.hesge.ch/head/en/students/technical-workshops/wood-workshop) to educate yourself on how the wood workshop functions.

### Metal Worshop
Head of Department: Xavier Plantevin
Address: Bât. A / RDC / R.1
Phone: [phone]
Mail: <[e-mail]>
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday, 8h30-12h et 13h-17h30

### Prototypage and CNC Workshops
(Laser cutting and engraving, cutting table, 3D printer (ABS & resin), cutting plotter, thermoformer, CNC milling machine (Datron M8 Cube)...
Address: Bât. A / RDC

Head of Department: Sergio Streun / Clément Schlemmer
Phone prototypage: [phone]
Mail prototypage: <[e-mail]>
Opening hours: From Monday to Friday, 8h45 am until noon and from 1pm until 5:15pm

Head of CNC: Frédéric Butor-Blamont
Phone CNC: [phone]
Mail CNC: <[e-mail]>
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am until noon and from 1pm until 4:30pm

Please make sure you check [this link](https://www.hesge.ch/head/en/students/technical-workshops/prototyping-workshop) to educate yourself on how the prototype and CNC workshops function.

### Sound Studio Workshop
Head of Department: Philippe Ciompi
Mail: <[e-mail]>
Address : Bât. GD / 2e ét. / 21E

### Printing and Publishing Pool
Digitization, graphic chain, printing, binding...
Head of Department: Julien Tavelli
Address : Bât. H / basement

Please check [this link](https://www.hesge.ch/head/en/students/technical-workshops/printing-and-publishing-pool) to know more about the Paper sale schedule, contact the right person and educate yourself on how the Printing and Publishing Pool functions

#### Paper List :
<https://hessoit-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/julien_tavelli_hes-so_ch/Ec92bOa4x11Jlhbut9Y0cBIBKbNbZ39rwyldYQiJ2eEG-Q?rtime=5rw-aluK2kg>

### Photography Pool
Head of Department : Aurélie Pétrel
Address: Bât. A / 3e ét. / 3.2
Mail : [e-mail]
Phone : + 41 (0) 22 558 52 11

Please check [this link](https://www.hesge.ch/head/en/students/technical-workshops/photography-pool) to educate yourself on how the Photography Pool functions

### CERCCO (ceramic)
Head of Department : Magdalena Gerber Muriel
Address : Bât. D / Entresol
Mail : <[e-mail]>
Phone : [phone]

Please check [this link](https://www.hesge.ch/head/en/students/technical-workshops/cercco) to educate yourself on how the CERCCO functions

### InfoLab
Loan of equipments (Mac Mini, iPads, MiniMads, screens, accessories, etc.)
Head of Department : Stéphane Taillandier & Caroline Camen
Address : Bureau 1.06, building E.
Open hours : Monday to Friday, 8h-12h
Phone : [phone]
Contact the IT support service:
<https://support.hesge.ch/userui/>

### Library
Open hours : Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Mail : <[e-mail]>
Phone : [phone]

### Audiovisual Shop
Allows the borrowing of equipment and accessories audiovisual.
Address : Bât. A / Sous-sol / S.1a
Mail : <[e-mail]>
Phone : [phone]

### The basement workshops in building H

It is mandatory to contact the AI secretariat : <[e-mail]>
You need to pay a deposit of CHF 50.– to be able to access these two spaces. These two workshops do not currently benefit from any cleaning services. Each person is responsible for cleaning their workplace and respecting the sorting of materials.

- Painting Workshop : This workspace is intended for the creation of models or wooden objects. It is equipped with a paint spray booth.
- Plaster/Sagex Workshop : This workspace is intended for creating projects that use plaster, concrete, resin or polystyrene mainly.
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## Bonus infos

[What should I Install](https://hackmd.io/@mmd/install), this is a document that explains how you can prepare your machine for your creative coding classes.

[List of media design useful links](https://hackmd.io/@mmd/useful_links), this is a list of places to find materials, and great places to know and visit in Geneva

[Introduction day presentation document](https://hackmd.io/@mmd/presentation)