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Audio Production Resources

We have a sound booth in the Instructional Media Studio that can support up to 4 microphones, and is ideal for recording high-quality audio.

One of the best things about audio production is the widespread accessibility of it. We can provide guidance about how to improve your audio recording quality at home - whether it’s determining which external mic might be best for you, or how to set up a voice recording on your iPhone or Android. 

We can also provide limited support for recording and editing through - a free, open-source software that can be used on both PC and Mac computers. Recording done in the Instructional Media Studio’s sound booth is done with Audacity, and basic editing consultations or video walkthroughs may be available.

• Recording Videos
• Sharing Videos
  • Kaltura
  • YouTube
• Producing a Podcast
  • Using Audacity
  • Additional Resources
• Creating Accessible Media

Media Support in Blackboard

Using video and audio media in your Blackboard courses is a great way to connect with students and engage them in the content. UAA has access to tools like Kaltura and VoiceThread that can do that in unique, interactive ways. There are also integrations for YouTube and Zoom that make sharing media in your class easy and efficient. If you want to know more about incorporating media into your Blackboard course, we are here to support you.

If you have Blackboard support needs unrelated to media, contact uaa_design@alaska.edu to connect with one of the Instructional Designers.

Location

The Instructional Media Studio is located at the UAA/APU Consortium Library - follow the signs for "Media Design Studio" or "ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ Collection" to get to the right area of the library. The studio is in LIB 210, next to the ARLIS atrium and the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ Collection's glass newspapers. Appointments can be in-person or virtual and are generally available during normal business hours. Walk-ins are welcome!

Copyright Information & Resources

As an educator, you enjoy some privileges when sharing copyrighted materials with your students.

It is the responsibility of individual faculty members making requests for services to secure any and all permission, consent, licensing and necessary clearance regarding recording, copying, altering and/or publishing audio and video recordings.

The best policy is always to secure permission or licensing for use. Your department or the library may already have done so. Also, there may be online or broadcast viewing alternatives.  

It is the policy of the University of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ to abide by federal copyright law and refrain from using copy-protected materials unless prior permission or licensing has been obtained or unless use is deemed permissible under the exemptions outlined in the fair use provisions of the Copyright Act or the TEACH Act. Provisions of the TEACH Act provide limited educational use of copyright protected material. To learn more about the TEACH Act visit the .

Decision Making Rubrics

It is highly recommended that your thought process, intent, use, and permission-seeking be documented. Below are a few decision-making rubrics that may be helpful in organizing this process:

For additional information with UA-wide copyright policy or intellectual property and licensing policy, please contact the Director of Intellectual Property and Licensing for the University of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ, P.O. Box 757560, Fairbanks, AK 99775 or phone 907-474-7765.