General
You’ll have access to the Animation Studio if you are currently enrolled in ANIM courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Studio Orientation is required prior to working in the studio. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained in most equipment and software in the studio prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your studio work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in ANIM courses, and would like access to the Animation Studio, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through ANIM, 2DAN, and 3DAN courses:

• Studio Introduction
• Renderfarm
• Camera Room
• Edit Suites
• PCoIP
• Traditional Paper Animation
• Codecs + Exporting Videos
• Motion Control Setup

Animation Studio (A3030)

• PC workstations 
• Cintiq workstations 
• Intuos Pro drawing tablets 
• Network render farm 
• Sound effects library 
• Classical animation tools 
• Crafting and lighting assembly tools 

Camera Puppet Room (A3060/A3061)

• DSLR cameras 
• DragonFrame 
• Classical 2D animation copy stands (digital/16mm) 
• Ditogear motion controls 
• LED and tungsten lighting kits (standard accessories) 
• 3D set building kits 

Editing Suites (A3051-A3055)

• Audio editing software and hardware 
• Colour grading software and hardware

Computer Lab (A3080)

• PC workstations*
• Intuos Pro drawing tablets

*PC workstations are equipped with: ergonomic set-ups, industry-standard software and specialized displays (dual monitors, 4K)

General
You’ll have access to the Ceramics Studio if you are currently enrolled in CRAM courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Studio Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the studio. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the studio prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your studio work sessions online.

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in CRAM courses, and would like access to the Ceramics Studio, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through CRAM courses:

• Studio Safety Orientation
• Kiln Orientation
• Making Casting Slip
• Extruder + Slab Roller
• Glazing + Spray Booth

• Gas kilns (front loading car: 60 cubic feet x1, 30 cubic feet x2)
• Electric kilns (digital control, top loading: various sizes max. 18 cubic feet)
• Shimpo pottery wheels
• Spray booth
• Glaze lab
• Extruders
• Blunger
• Plaster making equipment
• Lathe
• Jolly jigger
• Cottle boards
• Brick and tile saw

General
You’ll have access to the Communication Design Studio if you are currently enrolled in COMD courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Studio Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the studio. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the studio prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your Risograph work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in COMD courses, and would like access to the Communication Design Studio, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

• Risograph Workshop

• Risograph printers*
• Button making machine (1.25″)
• Mac studio computers
• Tabloid size scanners
• Paper trimmers
• Electric stack cutter
• Long-reach and booklet staplers
• Corner cutting machines (round or 45° angle)
• Paper drill
• Various paper punches, including 1/8″, 1/4″, half-moon, and slot
• Manual creasing machine
• Manual perforating machine
• Plastic comb binding machine
• Metal wire coil binding machine (3:1 and 2:1 sizes)
• Presses for glue binding by hand (double-fan press and padding press)
• Rulers, T-squares, and measuring tools
• Knives
• Folding tools (choice of natural bone, plastic, or wood)
• Bookbinding awls
• Variety of other small handheld tools and supplies

*Participation in Risograph Workshop required before use

General
You’ll have access to the Design Wood Shop if you are currently enrolled in design courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Shop Tour and Essential Skills modules on Moodle is required prior to working in the shop. Essential Skills must be completed each semester.  

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the shop prior to use. The completion of an online video module, online test and in-person practical test with a technician is required.  

Booking
Book your shop work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in design courses, and would like access to the Design Wood Shop, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Orientation + Basic Access Workshops (Required) 

Complete the video module and pass the online test (Moodle), then book an in-person practical with a technician to safely access the shop. Online and practical tests can be taken as many times as required. 

• Shop Tour 
• Essential Skills 
  A three-part series that includes online video modules for the bandsaw, drill press and sanders. 

Equipment + Process Workshops 

Complete the video module and pass the online test (Moodle), then book an in-person practical with a technician to work with the following equipment or processes. Online and practical tests can be taken as many times as required. 

• Router Table 
• Table Saw 
• Solid Wood Breakout 
• Chop Saw 
• Band Saw (Big) 
• Jointer / Planer 
• Glue-Ups 
• Mill Machine 
• Sliding Table Saw 
• Pin Router 
• Bent Wood Lamination 

Large Power Tools 

• Band saws
• Table saws
• Sliding panel saw
• Jointers
• Planers
• Chop saw
• Drill presses
• Router tables
• Lathes
• Milling machines
• Spindle sander
• Disc sanders
• Vertical belt sanders
• Edge sander
• Surface sander
• Wide belt thickness sander
• Pin router
• Scroll saw
• Vacuum bag
• Downdraft sanding tables
• Cork grinder
• Vacuum former

Hand Tools 

• Routers
• Jig saw
• Sanders
• Hand drills
• Domino
• Biscuit jointer
• Staplers
• Brad nailers
• Glue guns
• Heat guns
• Die grinders
• Grinders
• Hot wire cutters
• Chisels

General
You’ll have access to the Digital Fabrication Lab if you are currently enrolled at ECU. 

Orientation
Completion of the Lab Introduction is required prior to working in the lab.  

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the lab prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your lab work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you are engaged in an advanced student project or interdisciplinary work, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Delivered through courses, or to individuals on request:

• Lab Introduction
• Laser Cutting
• FDM 3D Printing
• Water Jet
• SLA 3D Printing
• CNC
• 3D Scanning

General
You’ll have access to FMSA facilities if you are currently enrolled in FMSA or NMSA courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Studio Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the studio. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the studio prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your studio work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in FMSA or NMSA courses, and would like access to FMSA facilities, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through FMSA courses:

• Studio Safety Orientation
• Recording Studio + Control Room Orientation
• Lighting
• Audio
• Analog Film
• Digital Cameras

Production Studio (D1387)

• Lighting grid (17 ft.)
• Scaffold (25 ft.)
• Kino Flo IMB-45X-120 lights (x2)
• ETC ColorSource 20 DMX lighting controller
• Ovation F-415FC RGB LED lights (x4) 
• Dracast DRPL-FL-3000B bi-colour LED lights (x8) 
• Black curtains 
• Set construction flats (8ft x 4ft: 10 full, 6 half, 4 window, 2 doors)
• Tables and chairs 
• Production equipment (c-stands, flags, scrims, apple boxes, etc.) 
• Fresnel floor lights (2000w x1, 1000w x5)

Recording Studio: Control Room (D1320)

• 5.1 Surround Sound mix room 
• Allen & Heath QU-16 digital mixing board 
• Avid Omni Pro Tools Audio Interface 
• Pro Tools HD (Ultimate) 
• Logic X
• Ableton Live 
• Isotope RX Post Production Noise Reduction Suite 3 
• Reaper
• Midi keyboard (88 note) 

Recording Studio: Live Room (D1322)

• 16 in 8 out digital interface 
• Audio-Technica 2020 condenser microphone 
• Foley pit (gravel, concrete, metal surfaces) 

Project Room (D1390)

• Lighting grid (15ft) 
• Chauvet Stage Designer 50 DMX controller 
• Ovation F-415FC RGB LED lights (x4)
• Epson LCS H735A projector 
• Speakers (mounted on North wall) 

Green Room (D1383)

• Private bathroom
• Wall-sized mirror
• Sink
• Clothing racks (x2) 

Multi-Purpose Theatre (D1375)

• 40 seats 
• 7.1 Surround Sound audio playback 
• Denon DN-500BD Blu-ray Player

Edit Rooms (D1321-D1337)

• See description here

General
You’ll have access to the Flexible Materials Lab if you are currently enrolled in SCLP courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Lab Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the lab. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the lab prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your lab work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in SCLP courses, and would like access to the Flexible Materials Lab, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through SCLP courses:

• Safety Orientation
• Introduction to Mold Making + Casting
• Armature Construction
• Direct Application
• Life Casting
• Foam Carving
• Clay Modelling
• Wax Processing
• Vacuum Formed Molds
• Plastic Fabrication + Joining

• Wax pots
• Modelling tools (clay, wax, plaster) 
• Foam carving tools
• Pressure casting chamber
• Vacuum de-gasser
• Induction hot plate
• Blender
• Crock pot
• Hair dryer, heat gun
• Vibration table
• Band saw
• Analog and digital scales
• Mixing containers
• Mixing tools
• Silicone and resin pigments
• Mould releases
• Cottle boards and clamps

General
You’ll have access to the Interaction Design Lab if you are currently enrolled in INTD courses. 

Orientation
Completion of Welcome to the Lab is required prior to working in the lab. Orientation is offered in 200-level INTD courses.  

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the lab prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Lab work sessions are first-come, first-served, drop-in.

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in INTD courses, and would like access to the IXD Lab, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through INTD courses:

• Welcome to the Lab
• Introduction to Screen Prototyping
• Getting Started With Creative Code
• Introduction to Arduino
• Video Prototyping with Adobe Premiere
• Prototyping with Electronics
• Optimizing Media
• Introduction to Raspberry Pi
• Web Page Fundamentals 1
• Web Page Fundamentals 2
• Photogammetry Basics
• Data Visualization
• Introduction to Spark AR
• Soldering 101

• Computer workstations
• Electronics workstations
• Soldering equipment

General
You’ll have access to the Metal Shop if you are currently enrolled in SCLP or INDD courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Health and Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the shop. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the shop prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time.  

Booking
Book your shop work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in SCLP or INDD courses, and would like access to the Metal Shop, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through SCLP and INDD courses:

• Health and Safety Orientation
• Basic Fabrication
• Hot Forming
• Cold Forming
• Plasma Cutting
• Welding
• Foundry
• Grinding + Finishing
• Other Fabrication Equipment

Metal Shop (C1282) 

• Metal turning lathe 
• Semi-automatic band saw 
• Band saw 
• Drill presses 
• Slip rolls 
• Shear 
• Power roller 
• Spot welder 
• Brake 
• Rotex punch 
• Hand tools 

Welding Bay (C1285)

• MIG and TIG welders 
• Oxy-acetylene gas welders 
• Plasma cutter 

Grinding Room (C1286)

• Sand blaster 
• Sanding machine 
• Grinders 
• Hand grinders 
• Cold cut saw 
• Buffer 

Foundry (B1191)

• Slot forge 
• De-wax kiln 
• Induction furnace 
• Sand casting royer 
• Sand casting molds 
• English wheel 

General
You’ll have access to New Media + Sound Art facilities if you are currently enrolled in NMSA, FMSA, SOUN or MDIA courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Lab Orientation is required prior to working in the lab. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the lab prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your lab work sessions online.

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in any of the above courses, and would like access to NMSA facilities, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through NMSA courses:

• Lab Orientation
• Adobe Audition
• Microphones
• Sound Recorder
• Instruments
• Synthesizers
• Drum Machine
• Guitar Amplifier
• Sound + Editing Software
• Surround Sound

• iMac Pro 
• Multichannel mixing board
• Digital and analogue synthesizers 
• Sampler
• Quadraphonic speaker setup 

General
You’ll have access to Photography facilities if you are currently enrolled in PHOT courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Health and Safety Orientation is required prior to working in Photography facilities. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the studio prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your lab and studio work sessions online.

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in PHOT courses, and would like access to Photography facilities, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through PHOT courses:

• Health and Safety Orientation
• Film Processing + Darkrooms
• Digital Scanning + Printing
• Photography Studio
• 35mm + Medium Format Cameras
• Large Format Cameras

Film Lab (B4135) 

• Black and white processor (RC paper) 
• Tray process equipment (fibre paper) 
• Dark Room (18 enlargers) 
• Chemistry (black and white film processing) 
• UV exposure unit (alternate processes) 

Digital Lab (B4120)

• Workstations equipped with Photoshop, Lightroom 
• Epson professional scanners (x6) 
• Canon 24” wide inkjet photo printer (x3) 
• Worktable finishing area 

Scanning Lab (B4121)

• Hasselblad professional scanners (x3) 
• Nikon scanner (x1) 
• Photo documenting station with (x2) LED lights 

Photo Studio (D1385)

• Strobe lights 
• Hot lights 
• Lighting modifiers 
• Studio stands/booms 
• Seemless backdrops 
• Shoot-through table 

Camera Gear

• Fuji GFX medium format camera 
• 8 x 10 cameras 
• 4 x 5 cameras 
• Media Resources equipment

General
You’ll have access to the Print Media Studio if you are currently enrolled in PRNT courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Studio Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the studio. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the studio prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your studio work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in PRNT courses, and would like access to the Print Media Studio, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

• Studio Safety Orientation

• French Tool etching press: 48” x 24” 
• Takach etching press (electric): 75” x 39” 
• Takach etching presses: 48” x 24” (2) 
• Takach litho press (electric): 56.5″ x 34″ 
• Takach litho press: 56.5” x 34” 
• Takach litho presses: 69” x 39” (2) 
• Glen Alps etching press: 72″ x 34″ 
• Charles Brand etching press: 40″ x 20″ 
• Charles Brand etching press: 48” x 26” 
• Nolan proofing press: 42″ x 25.5″ 
• Sign press: 28.5″ x 21.5″ 
• Vandercook presses (4) 
• Ferric chloride tank 
• Hot plate 
• Spray booth 
• Stone graining sink 
• Screen printing tables 
• Screen drying racks 
• Seri-Glide 4464 vacuum screen printing table 
• Power washing booths 
• Emulsion stripper dip tank 
• Plate processing sink 
• Photopolymer plate maker 
• Emulsion scoop coating station 
• Ranar XPO 4048 screen exposure unit 
• NuArc flip-top platemaker: 42″ x 33″ 
• OLITE screen exposure unit: 72” x 64” 
• Nipping presses 
• Hot foil stamper 
• Work tables with cutting surfaces 

General
You’ll have access to the Sculpture Wood Shop if you are currently enrolled in SCLP courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the shop Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the shop. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the shop prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your shop work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in SCLP courses, and would like access to the Sculpture Wood Shop, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Delivered through SCLP courses:

• Safety Orientation
• Wood Level 1

• Band saws 
• Scroll saws 
• Chop saw 
• Table saw 
• Planer 
• Joiner 
• Drill presses 
• Sanders 
• Router table 
• Laminate trimmers 
• Lathes 
• Power tools 
• Pneumatic tools 

General
You’ll have access to the Soft Shop if you are currently enrolled at ECU. 

Orientation
Completion of the Soft Shop Orientation on Moodle (including quiz) is required prior to working in the shop. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the shop prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your shop work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you are engaged in an advanced student project or interdisciplinary work, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through a variety of courses:

• Soft Shop Orientation
• Soft Shop Intro
• Janome Domestic Sewing Machines
• Industrial Sewing Machines (Heavyweight + Lightweight)
• Other Equipment
• Weaving + Knitting
• Digital Embroidery

• Sewing machines (industrial, leather, domestic)
• Specialty sewing machine feet
• Sergers and coverstitch machine (industrial, domestic)
• Digital embroidery machine
• Knitting machines
• Hand tools
• Work tables
• Irons/ironing boards
• Heat press
• Snap and grommet setter
• Looms (floor, table, tapestry frame)
• Dress forms
• Garment racks

General
You’ll have access to the Stretchers + Surfaces Wood Shop if you are currently enrolled in DRWG, ILUS or PNTG courses. 

Orientation
Completion of the Shop Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the shop.

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the shop prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time. 

Booking
Book your shop work sessions online. 

Request Access + Support
If you aren’t currently enrolled in the above courses and would like access to the Stretchers + Surfaces Wood Shop, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Delivered through PNTG, DRWG and ILUS courses:

• Shop Safety Orientation
• Stretcher Demo
• Panel Demo
• Studio Orientation

• Table saw 
• Miter saw 
• Panel saw 
• Handheld power tools 
• Router table 
• Drill press 
• Combination disc belt sander 
• Assembly tables 
• Downdraft table 
• Clamps 
• Pneumatic tools 

General
You’ll have access to the WIP Lab if you are currently enrolled at ECU. 

Orientation
Completion of the Lab Safety Orientation is required prior to working in the lab. 

Equipment Training
You’ll need to be trained on most equipment in the lab prior to use. Faculty or technicians will deliver equipment and process demonstrations during course time.  

Booking
Lab access is drop-in during building hours. 

Request Access + Support
If you are engaged in an advanced student project or interdisciplinary work, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Delivered through a variety of courses:

• Lab Introduction + Soldering Safety Demo
• Basic Electronics
• Simple Circuits
• DIP Chip Circuits
• Audio Circuits
• Motors + Motor Control
• Finalizing + Soldering Circuit Boards
• Basic Arduino Programs
• Arduino Flow Charts + Diagrams
• Combining Arduino Programs + Creating Your Own
• Advanced Arduino

• Electronics workstations 
• LEDs
• Bread boards
• Circuit boards
• Motos (DC, servo, stepper)
• Sensors (analogue, resistance, digital, data) 
• Microprocessors