Technology/Facilities

The Bachelor of Experiential Design program is supported by our friendly and knowledgeable MacTechs: 

Mark Galaszkiewicz – mark.galaszkiewicz@sheridancollege.ca
Chris Bonthron – chris.bonthron@sheridancollege.ca

General XD Support email: xd-support@sheridancollege.ca

Recommended computer requirements
Refer to this document for Mac and Windows recommended requirements. You can contact the MacTechs if you have questions.

General MacTech info/resources: 
http://mactech.sheridanc.on.ca/

General Sheridan IT info
The Sheridan Information Technology & Communications (IT) department provides general support in addition to the program-specific support from our MacTechs. 
https://www.sheridancollege.ca/student-life/campus-services/information-technology

Sheridan IT service requests
https://sheridancollege.service-now.com/sp

Software
While you are actively enrolled in the program, you are entitled to free licensing of a number of software products, including the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite and Microsoft Office 365 (including Microsoft OneDrive). For more information and to access available software, visit AppsAnywhere, Sheridan’s Software Distribution Portal

For Mac users, the Sheridan MacTechs offer instructions for download and installation of Adobe CC apps. On the right side of the MacTechs @ Sheridan page, you will find a list of additional software installation guides available to Mac users.

The MacTechs @ Sheridan Adobe CC Download and Installation Guide (for Mac users)
http://mactech.sheridanc.on.ca/software/adobe

Facilities
Access to labs/class rooms is available with your OneCard. Please have it with you at all times while on campus.

The podium computer can be streamed to all the desktops in the AA1A, J208, J216, J220, and J319 labs. Select the Sheridan Podium Viewer icon in the dock while the professor is presenting.

We have Apple TVs in most classrooms. To connect, select the Apple TV (not always listed as such so you might have to do some trial and error with the HDMI inputs) on the list at the podium. Choose the classroom number from the airplay menu on your computer. Enter the connection code that appears on the projected image of the Apple TV menu.

Sheridan Online Print Centre
Online services are available for colour, black/white, and large format printing:
https://www.sheridancollege.ca/student-life/campus-services/sheridan-print-centre

Experiential Design printing
We have large format colour and black/white printing available in the program for academic work only. Black/white laser printers are available in the labs and there are Sheridan colour printers on campus that can be used with your Onecard.

J208A Production Space
There is a small student production space located in J208A with a 12 x 18 in. ink jet printer and Cricut Maker 3.

Please ask your professor or contact the MacTechs at xd-support@sheridancollege.ca if you want to use the large format colour printers or for access to J208A.

FabLab
Laser cutting and engraving as well as 3D printing services are available through the Trafalgar campus FabLab, located in the AA Wing.

More information, including file templates and set up instructions, can be found here:
http://mactech.sheridanc.on.ca/fabrication/fab-lab-3d-printing-policy/

Central Equipment Room (CER)
The CER is located in S109 on the lower level of the SCAET building. You can borrow specific equipment designated for the Experiential Design program using your Onecard.
https://equipmentroom.sheridanc.on.ca/

Contact Professor James March at james.march@sheridancollege.ca to request use of the iPad Pros and/or VR equipment.

SenseLab
The SenseLab is a multisensory research and learning environment where experiential design meets human science. We study perception across smell, sound, touch, atmosphere, and emotion, treating lived experience as a valid form of knowledge alongside traditional measurement. The lab is available to all Experiential Design students and faculty.
http://senselab.design.sheridanc.on.ca/

Information about Fall 2026 access will be posted in September.