Facilities

Students in Design and Computation Arts have access to a variety of top-notch facilities. These specialized resource spaces allow students to experiment with innovative hardware devices, programming and basic electronics, build 3D prototypes in a variety of materials, as well as develop professional-standard print and interactive projects. Labs, studios, and editing suites are available to all certified students enrolled in Design or Computation Arts.

All facilities are supervised by trained technicians to acquaint students with various tools and materials in the workshops. Practical demonstrations and familiarization sessions are organized throughout the academic year, informing students about safety precautions and providing them with manuals. Students pay a material-purchasing plan for use of materials in the workshops and labs, but must supply their own personal materials for studio courses.

Available resources

• Core Technical Centres (CTC): metal shop, wood shop, maquette and rapid prototyping labs
• Centre for Digital Arts (CDA): computing labs, editing suites, equipment loans, and workshops
• Computation Lab (C-Lab): technical assistance with programming, scripting, and computing
• Sensor Lab (S-Lab): electronics, microcontroller programming, and simple textile construction
• Visual Communications Lab (VC-Lab): bookbinding, print media support, and specialty 2D finishing