Students enrolled in communication production subjects gain exclusive access to advanced facilities tailored to support a wide range of creative projects. With PIN access to Building 3, you can explore and develop skills in video techniques, editing, animation, sound composition and more.
Unlock creative potential across media disciplines
Our facilities are equipped with the latest technology to enhance your creative practice. Access tools and equipment for:
- video techniques and editing
- compositing and animation
- emergent media authoring
- website production
- desktop publishing
- online research
- sound composition, recording and mixing
- multi-platform practice
Communication computer laboratories
High-tech labs for specialised work
Digital video editing lab (CB03.1.27)
- Workstations with Final Cut Pro, Premiere, CRT monitoring, and Avid editing software.
- 1GB Ethernet network connected to EditShare storage and archival server.
Digital media production lab (CB03.3.36)
- 25 MacPro workstations with the latest Apple and Adobe software.
- Includes HDV Blu-ray burner decks and EditShare networked server.
Mezzanine lab (CB03.2M.001)
- 24 iMacs for video and sound work, with additional space for laptops and meetings.
- Multifunction printer/scanner/photocopier available.
Digital media and sound production lab (CB03.03.337)
- 32 iMacs with Midi Controllers for sound production, digital media, and online research.
- Software includes Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, and Ableton Live.
Journalism lab (CB010.05.340)
- iMacs for desktop publishing, word processing, and online research.
- Charged printing, photocopying facilities, and a video booth available.
Specialised suites
Precision tools for professional-level work
Final Cut Pro HD edit suite
Three HD edit suites with broadcast-standard HDTV and 4K monitors, high-end Apple Macintosh computers, and a full set of image manipulation tools.
Colour correction suite
MacPro with Apple LED monitoring, full HD projection, and software like Da Vinci and Apple Colour.
Voice over booths
Five booths with Audacity audio recording software, studio-grade microphones, stands and lighting.
Digital stop motion animation suites
Dedicated drawing studio and four image capturing suites with Canon 5D DSLR cameras, professional lighting, and Dragonframe stop motion software.
Sound facilities
Deliver high quality audio projects in our high-performance studios
Control rooms
Three rooms with the latest Pro Tools and Logic Pro software.
Digital audio workstations
Six Pro Tools workstations in separate suites.
Recording spaces
Studio floor and vocal booth for Foley/ADR, voice, and acoustic instrument recording.
Lecture theatre
Equipped with Pro Tools and Logic Pro for teaching and demonstrations.
Radio studio
Soundcraft Series 10s Radio Production Console with a broadcast link to 2SER-FM.
Telephone recording booths
Two booths with broadcast-standard telephone hybrids.
Studio microphones & outboard gear
Brands include
AKG, Neumann, Sennheiser, and Shure.
Software tools
Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Avid ProTools, and more.
Portable equipment store
Professional-grade production equipment
For broadcast-quality projects, borrow from our portable equipment store, featuring:
- HD digital video cameras
- Professional lighting systems
- Digital sound recording equipment
- 16mm cameras