Course assignments like the Digital Memoir and Small Group Genre Presentation may require a digital and/or multimedia component. As a member of the UofL community, you have access to several resources, including software, tutorials, rental equipment, and more, to assist your project development.
Resources for Images
Interested in adding visuals to your multi-modal projects? Be sure to check out these resources.
- JSTOR
Full-text journal articles relating to African-American studies, anthropology, Asian studies, botany, ecology, economics, education, finance, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, political science, sociology and statistics. Provides access to millions of high-quality images of artistic works, cultural objects, and the built environment previously available on Artstor Digital Library. 1600s - present.
- Creative CommonsCreative Commons licenses provide simple, standardized alternatives to the “all rights reserved” paradigm of traditional copyright.
- Flickr Commonsthe Flickr Commons is a unique collection of historical photography from over 100 cultural institutions from all around the world, all with no known copyright restrictions.
- Google Art ProjectThe Google Art Project includes more than 30,000 high-resolution images with more being added from museums around the world.
- Kentucky Online Arts ResourceKOAR is a free image database devoted to documenting the state's decorative arts, fine arts, folk arts, and design.
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs"The Prints and Photographs Online Catalog contains catalog records and digital images representing a rich cross-section of still pictures held by the Prints & Photographs Division and...other units of the Library of Congress."
A more comprehensive listing of image resources and databases may be found on this Image Resources guide.:
Digital Media Suite
As part of the Ekstrom Library Learning Commons, the Digital Media Suite (DMS) is a unit of the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning offering students, faculty, and staff access to equipment and support for the creation and editing of images, sound, and video. Discover the possibilities by visiting the Audio or Video Studio to capture your vision, bring your ideas to life on the specialized computer editing stations, borrow high-quality recording equipment for on-the-go creation, or receive guidance from knowledgeable staff to bring your media projects to fruition. Whether you prefer independent work or collaborative projects, the Digital Media Suite offers a vibrant environment for learning and experimentation.
What does the DMS have for you?
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Tutors to assist with any academic digital project
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5 iMac computers
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11 Windows computers
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Adobe Creative Cloud Suite software
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Microsoft Office software
The Suite also offers a fully equipped audio/video recording studio.
To learn more and/or schedule an appointment, visit the Digital Media Suite's website.
Free Adobe Creative Cloud
As a member of the UofL community, you have free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, giving you access to apps like Audition, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more.
LinkedIn Learning
Brush up on your multi-modal skills with free LinkedIn Learning courses, available free to the UofL community. To learn more and to access over 16,000 courses, visit the LinkedIn Learning page.