A medical college service for computer-generated graphics with DIY aspects.

This paper describes the setting-up and management of a computer graphics service, mainly for producing 2 x 2 inch projection slides, by a department of medical illustration within a medical school. The service has been arranged to provide a limited facility for composing original illustrations by computer and to encourage medical and scientific staff to compose their own illustrations. These are recorded on magnetic disc for review and possible adjustment by medical illustrators. Images are then output as slides or paper prints by the medical illustration department. The range of equipment and apparatus used is described and evaluated briefly. Also described are the effects of the introduction of a computer-generated graphics service on the general work of non-patient slide production in the department.