Digital Signage
If you are considering a digital sign for your building or office, reach out to Student Affairs IT and Communications & Marketing BEFORE making a decision. We can help you determine the best sign placement for maximum return, purchase compatible equipment, and create a realistic content management plan.
If you already have a sign in your area or are interested in sharing content with Student Affairs, please use the resources on this page.
- For Content Creators
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How to create content slides
All content must be created/sized at 16:9 ratio for optimum display.
16″ x 9″ (1920 pixels x 1080 pixels @ 72 dpi)
Best Practices
Use large, easily readable fonts
- Stay away from scripts or fancy fonts
- Body text should be about 30 point or above (depends on the font)
- Headline text should be about 80 point or above (depends on the font)
- Use basic colors for body text (black/dark blue)
Limit text
- Keep your text to about 20-30 words
- Try to read it OUT LOUD. If you can't read it in 10 seconds, it's too much text
Ensure the background is not distracting
- Choose solid colors for the background when possible
- If using a photo, fade the photo or put a block of solid color behind the text
- Ensure high contrast between the background and text colors (try changing the document to grayscale to test the contrast)
- For Digital Screen Managers
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How to access the system
Student Affairs uses the FourWinds Interactive signage system. The signs are managed via the Content Manager Desktop, which is software installed on the user’s computer.
- To request installation of the Content Manager Desktop
- If you need a new digital sign installed or need a new sign configured on an existing screen
- To troubleshoot an existing screen
How to set up your digital screen
Within the Content Manager Desktop, use the following template for all Student Affairs digital signage (horizontal):
Templates / SA Standard 16:9
- Includes a single 16:9 content source region
- Includes an optional text scroll/feed source region at the bottom – Recommend only for signs that are used in a waiting area
Recommended news feed (for use only in waiting areas)
Content / Feeds / University Park NewswireRecommended weather media:
Content / Feeds / CampusWeatherServiceDopplarRadar
note: weather media is sized 16:9 for placement in main content source regionStep-by-step instructions for updating your signage to the new SA Standard 16:9 template (PDF)
- Sharing Content
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If you have content you would like placed on a screen in one of our Student Affairs Buildings, please contact the screen manager directly.
Student Affairs Buildings with screens and screen managers
Bank of America Career Services Building
Jenna Kyger-Lewis, jdk5105@psu.edBoucke Building (222 Suite)
Ken Gore, kjg11@psu.eduHUB-Robeson Center
Susan Lechtanski, sal142@psu.eduIM Building
Jen Lee, jal21@psu.eduIM Building (Health Promotion & Wellness Office)
Camille Selden, cns107@psu.eduPasquerilla Spiritual Center
Rachel Galloway, rwm18@psu.eduStudent Health Center (CAPS)
Kate Staley, kxr119@psu.eduStudent Health Center (UHS)