Christmas comes early! University of Nicosia Announces- Best practices Winners – Mediazone!

Mediazone has recently earned the recognition, winners for “Best Practices” from the entire pool of Administrative staff – throughout the University Of Nicosia.  Mediazone’s growing reputation for being resourceful, progressive, innovative, and totally focused on the needs of you – the student is what has led to this award. The new student website was the initiative that started the ball rolling. We recognized that we had strong infrastructure, in the way of facilities & equipment, offering an array of modern up to date equipment technology for students taking practical courses in the Communications Department. So how could we maximize these benefits to the students?  How could we make Mediazone a “one stop shop” for students taking practical courses? The key was the website and all of its components. If you have any suggestions on how to improve – please use the contact us section of the website & give us your feedback!
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December 16, 2011 /  

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!

Photo: Nickolas Muray (American 1892-1965) Title: AMERICAN CYANAMID Date: 1945

We are once again standing at the edge of another year – peering down or away – depending on our curiosity, our accomplishments or our disappointments. The difficulties we may encounter, in our school life, or social life is always about us. Once a year we can take pause and think about those around us – and reflect…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU! (Good luck with exams!)

From one of my personal all time favourite films…

Photo: MCCALL HOMEMAKING COVER, XMAS TREE: By George Eastman House

John Ioannou

December 14, 2011 /  

TEDx NICOSIA LIVE TO TAPE PRODUCTION CREW – A BIG THANK-YOU!

Tedx – Worldwide leader in inspirational talks with a wide array of subjects shoots live to tape for the first time in Cyprus. The venue was our very own University of Nicosia Cinestudio, and the video production courtesy of Mediazone. The crew was comprised of some freelancers but the Lab Assistants were a crucial element in both pre production & production. Once again the value of team work and real down to earth professionalism  were the cornerstones of the terrific outcome! Industry professionals leading students into a workplace environment in the area of video production was another way that Mediazone adds to the learning value of the University. The student Lab Assistants benefited from a hands on learning experience that went beyond technical aspects, and touched on work ethic and exceptional attitude & behaviour. Tedx & Mediazone. Life lessons. Continue reading →

December 1, 2011 /  

Soapbox Success!!

The week of November 21st – 25th in Cinestudio highlighted another year of successful Soapbox. The one week of media culture & exploration into the vivid, the fascinating, and sometimes the horrifying windows of our need to create and communicate.

All of our evenings were well attended by University of Nicosia students & staff as well as the general public. We laughed and cried and ultimately had a glimpse into our own thoughts, anxieties, hopes and fears. The Mediazone team made all of this possible. The key word here is team!

Stay tuned for the Soapbox post event video!

John Ioannou (Senior Mediazone Officer)

November 28, 2011 /  

Mediazone & Soapbox – Once a year experience!

One week of media culture packaged in an interesting & informative way – with key guest speakers, and discussions. A stimulating mix of profiled topics that engage and provoke.  Some topics are offered in Greek language & others in English. UNIC Cinestudio all week long.  Don’t miss this year! Continue reading →

November 16, 2011 /  

Open & Free Wifi In Mediazone Is Here!

Mediazone now has 2 WiFi hotspots which are open and free to all. There is no longer a need to insert any proxy settings. Just allow your device to search and find the signal. They are housed in the Tv production area & in the Digital lab area.

Surfs up!!

November 15, 2011 /  

Mediazone technical expertise shines!

On October 20th, 21st & 22nd Mediazone participated in the Communications Conference, Art and Social Justice: The Media Connection; having been responsible for the direct live online streaming and direct recording for the duration of the entire event and the video taping of some of the key speakers & events throughout the conference.

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November 8, 2011 /  

Mediazone Website with new online reservation features & much more!

Mediazone has started the new Fall Semester 2011-2012 with you the student in mind. We want to welcome you to the new semester and to Mediazone. Your experience is important to us and so is your input. If you have website links, other blogs, articles that might be interesting please send them via the contact us section.

Have a great semester – from the whole team here at Mediazone.

Mediazone goes online – with Audio / Radio reservations and an array of support features for students taking practical courses in the Communications department. This new and exciting site offers a one stop shop mentality for students that seek support for the various technical components found in Mediazone. They can search, read and interact with specially designed equipment handbooks, watch tutorials, view informative links, read about the available equipment, check facility schedules and much much more. Feel free to explore!

October 26, 2011 /  

Wireless Acess Points at Mediazone

We have installed 2 wireless access points in Mediazone. One for the Tv/Audio/Radio Facilities and one in AVID Digital Lab. The wireless access points are behind the University Proxy for the moment. This means that you have to change your proxy settings to be able to connect.

Open Internet Explorer -> Go to Tools -> Find Internet Tools -> Connectios Tab -> LAN Settings -> Check the box “Use a proxy server for your LAN…”

Insert these details:

Address: www-proxy.intercol.edu

Port: 8080

This setting will apply to all browsers.

October 24, 2011 /