Audio Visual Services

Instructional Media and Technology Services (IMATS) supports the audiovisual needs of the College through two units, Audiovisual Technology Services (AVTS) and Instructional Media Services (IMS). AVTS provides specialized audio visual services, equipment and operators for classrooms and extra-curricular activities as well as for special events such as conferences, lectures, and panel discussions. IMS provides video production services in support of the curriculum and special events.

If you are having problems with audiovisual during an event or class, call IMATS at (212) 854-2418.

 

Audio Visual Requests

  • Place requests for space first!  Space requests are handled by Events Management.
    • When requesting a space, indicate your audiovisual needs, including needs you may be uncertain about, on their request form.  You will be contacted with followup questions.  
  • If you already have a confirmed space for your special event or class:
  • For questions about video recording, please email imats@barnard.edu or call Harvey Cohen, Manager of AVTS, at (212) 854-5057.

 

Audio & Video Recording Requests

Class Lectures, Presentations, and Performances

Barnard faculty members may request the audio or video recording of their lectures, in-class presentations or course-related performances.  Please review the following options for recording:
 
Class Lectures

  • For the majority of class lectures, an audio recording is simplest and most efficient method to provide access. Faculty members can fill out the Equipment Request Form to reserve and pick up the equipment. IMATS staff will provide training and assistance as needed. When they return the equipment, IMATS staff will help upload the file to CourseWorks. 
  • For those courses where the presentation relies on visuals, such as a chemistry or math lecture, video recording can be requested. Faculty members are asked to fill out the Video Recording Request Form at least one week in advance so an IMATS staff member can be scheduled to video record the class lecture.  
  • Students who plan to miss class for a religious holiday or other excused absence should speak to their course instructor to request an audio recording of the lecture. 

 
Class Presentations and Performances

  • Faculty can request to have class presentations recorded for pedagogical use.  A link will be posted to CourseWorks for students to access the digital video file. The video file(s) will be available for one semester. 
  • Faculty can also request to have lectures, presentations or performances of guest speakers, choreographers, directors, etc. recorded. A link will be posted via Dropbox for the guest to access and download the digital video file. Videos will be available for one month. 

*Workshops and tutorials are available for students to use to learn how to make compilations of their performances for their reels and resumes.
 
 
Web conferencing 

  • Faculty members can request support for teaching or research-related video or Web conferencing. Please contact Alexis Seeley at 212-854-0408 or aseeley@barnard.edu for more information.  

 
Special Events
 
IMATS can video record your event, but please be aware of the following limitations: 

  • Requests must be made 2 weeks prior to the event.
  • IMATS must receive a signed copy of the Barnard College speaker release form at least 48 hours before the event.
  • Events cannot exceed 3 hours in order to be eligible for recording. 
  • All video shoots will be recorded with 1 stationary camera. We will not be able to accommodate 2 camera video shoots or handheld camera operation.
  • A digital file of the event will made available for download via Dropbox for 1 month after the event. DVD copies will not be available.
  • Please be sure to complete the Video Recording Request Form.

 
For conferences or longer events, or if you have any questions about video recording your event, please email imats@barnard.edu or call Alexis Seeley, Manager of IMS, at (212) 854-0408.