The Resource Centre manages a wide array of visual, audio and new technologies that are available to all students and staff from the School of Art & Design. Whilst supporting courses, The Resource Centre is also committed to providing support to students and staff in their activities within their study, research and extracurricular projects.
In conjunction with A&D’s IT-Multimedia & Immersive Technology Team the Resource Centre contributes to the complex interdisciplinary network of technologies and practices.
To see the full list of equipment and make equipment bookings click here
To book spaces click here
If you are stuck, come in and chat to The Resource Centre staff or email us and we can direct you on how to get started with your project.
Come have a chat at the Resource Centre loans desk to discuss upskilling opportunities; to loan AV equipment; or, simply to have someone brainstorm your project idea with you. The resource centre staff are always happy to help.
In the meantime, complete the online quiz for the Resource Centre Badge. It is the first badge that you must complete before being granted access to borrow equipment and keys for spaces from the resource centre.
The Image Capture Labs are Art & Design’s core facilities for photography, as well as certain videography applications. Key features are Cyclorama, Infinity Table, Wall Mounted backdrops (white, black, chroma key green, grey), and a range of lighting (flash, tungsten & halogen, LED). Whilst some hardware requires proficiency acquired in specific courses, all students and staff can use the labs with equipment sourced from the Resource Centre.
Located in F203 & F204, to gain access and / or proficiency the Resource centre staff in D107.
The Darkroom is set up for B&W printing. The enlargers are capable of taking both 35mm and 6x7 (medium format). There is a single 5x4 (large format) enlarger available for advanced users (Photo 3, Honours & HDR’s with appropriate experience and proficiencies). Whilst the lab is set up for the use of resin-coated paper, the Resource Centre staff can assist in setting up for the use of fibre-based papers.
Located in DB03, to gain access and / or proficiency the Resource centre staff in D107.
The Film Processing lab is set up for processing B&W film (negative). Users can develop in all analogue formats: 35mm, 6x7 (medium format), 5x4 (large format). With loading booths, chemistry, sinks, film dryers and light boxes in one space, users can start with undeveloped film and end up viewing their negatives in one continuous process.
Located in DB02, to gain access and / or proficiency the Resource centre staff in D107.
The Digital Darkroom enables users to digitise images and negatives, as well as undertake numerous digital imaging process. The space has workstations with virtual drum-scanners, flatbed scanners, graphic tablets & a copy stand capable of handling material sizes up to A1. Advice and technical assistance is provided by team members of the Resource Centre, as well as the IT – Multi Media & Immersive Technologies team.
Located in DB01a, to gain access and / or proficiency the Resource centre staff or the IT – Multi Media & Immersive Technologies team D107.
The Black Box at Art & Design is a multi-use production and presentation studio space, used for teaching, assessment, video or audio capture, motion capture, exhibition, and performance. It is supported by the UNSW IT Multimedia and Immersive Technology team Paddington.
The Black Box is equipped with:
For any further information, or to book the Black Box, please email itservicecentre@unsw.edu.au
The Art & Design Sound Studio area has of a range of audio recording and production spaces enabling students of all levels to produce professional grade sound for music and multimedia artwork.
The Sound Studio spaces consist of:
The studios are supported by the UNSW IT Multimedia and Immersive Technology team Paddington. They can be booked online at https://my.artdesign.unsw.edu.au/bookings/
For any further information or to request induction, please email your enquiry to itservicecentre@unsw.edu.au
The Video Edit suites at UNSW Art & Design are supported by the UNSW IT Multimedia and Immersive Technology team Paddington.
The Video Edit suites are equipped with:
The Video Edit suites can be booked online at https://my.artdesign.unsw.edu.au/bookings/
For any further information relating to the Video Edit Suites, please email your enquiry to itservicecentre@unsw.edu.au
The Resource Centre staff are avalible to meet with you to discuss your next project.
These consultations are avalible to all students including postgrad and HDR as well as staff and researchers.
Please drop in to The Resource Centre or email us to book a time to meet with us.
If you have feedback about the space fill out the survey linked below
