I teach Exhibition Design in the Graduate Program at New York University,
and I use projections from my lap top for virtually every class.  Not
only can I outline subject matter through Power Point, I am able to show
shots of exhibitions from all over the country; images generously
provided by my colleagues in NAME. The University provides the projector
to which I connect my computer, and the images are clear, and can be
scrolled through with ease.  As for double images for comparison, it is a
relatively straightforward matter to juxtapose photos using the program
in preparation for the class.

If you are computer-literate (I use a PC and Microsoft software), this is
a relatively straightforward program to learn, and should not require a
workshop.  If the school does not have a projector for computer generated
images, it will cost the institution at least a couple of thousand
dollars to purchase one, based on my  investigation.  At least $150 to
rent in New York, so best to check with your school's audio/visual
people.

Hope this helps.  Feel free to contact me on- or off-line.

Oliver Hirsch

On Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:22:41 -0600 Lara Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> Hi, everyone!  I am teaching an art history class at a local college,
> and I
> am using the old system of two slide projectors and slides.  The
> slides are
> old and icky, and I would like to start using CD-ROM images in the
> class.
> Has anyone used CD-ROMs with images to teach classes or do
> presentations?
> Do you like it/hate it?  Can you still do image comparisons?
>
> Also, I am in the Chicago area.  If anyone knows of any workshops or
> intro.
> classes on how to use CD-ROMs of images in the classroom, I would
> love to
> hear about them,
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>
> Lara
>
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