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This semester, Lafayette is experimenting with putting a popular entertainment medium to work. The College is among the few liberal arts institutions nationwide piloting iTunes U, an education-oriented service provided by Apple.
The program allows participating colleges and universities to host and distribute audio and video files through iTunes software. There is a Lafayette-specific iTunes music store, where users can download content without charges or digital rights management restrictions.
Audio and video files can be made accessible to the public, campus community only, or individual members of a particular class, organization, committee, or other specified group. Users need a Lafayette Network ID and password to access private portions on iTunes.
Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to create multimedia content that can be used on iTunesU. The service is currently in limited release, but Information Technology Services (ITS) is working with faculty and student volunteers to develop a campus-wide system. For more information on how to get involved, contact Ken Newquist, web application specialist, at x5759 or newquisk@lafayette.edu.
Lafayette’s iTunes U can be accessed at this link. Lafayette podcasts relating to campus events, student activities, and academics can be found on the Live @ Lafayette web page and will also be available through iTunesU.
In conjunction with the pilot program, ITS is hosting Leopard Shorts, the first-ever campus digital media contest, which is open to all faculty, staff, and students. Contestants must submit their original audio or video files to the free posting space on iTunesU.
Entries may be posted beginning Thursday, March 1. Deadline for submissions is noon Monday, March 26. Campus-wide viewing and voting will take place April 2-10, and winners will be announced April 13. Prizes for the top individual and group projects will be free iPods.
Each contestant may submit a single audio or video file that is three-five minutes long, including credits, outtakes, and any other content. Audio files must be saved as mp3, m4a, or aac format. Video files should be saved as mpeg4 or Quicktime movie format.
Alumni and community members are welcome to be on a team; however, only entries from a valid Lafayette Network ID are eligible. Copyrighted materials cannot be used unless their use falls under fair-use provisions or contestants have authorized permission. Appropriate declarations must be used if a submission contains Creative Commons material.
ITS reserves the right to disqualify any submission that violates the College’s Code of Conduct. Click here for the official Leopard Shorts announcement.