Art + Design students have at their disposal the most advanced
equipment and technologies in their industries. Hands-on learning is at the core of your Northeastern degree.
403 and 405 Ryder
The Art Studios for 2D Fundamentals, 3D Fundamentals, and drawing courses that students take as a prerequisite for their majors have glass windows on two sides for natural lighting, high ceilings, and good sightlines for basic panting and figure drawing classes. Professional easels, tables, stools, and sinks are available for student use.
Our computers are upgraded and augmented to match changes in curriculum, technology, and software. All computer labs provide access to Adobe Creative Suite, and advanced animation software such as Maya and Mudbox, Google Sketchup Pro, Microsoft Office, and other application packages.
- Hours are posted outside each lab.
- Report technical problems to the Technical Director.
301 Ryder
Windows workstations.
303 Ryder
Mac workstations and 23/24″ displays.
324 Ryder
Windows workstations.
Printing
Cost-effective printing on black-and-white and color laser printers (up to tabloid size) is available. Student-accessible printing is also available in the Snell Library’s Digital Media Commons and around campus.
Northeastern’s Digital Media Common serves the community by providing crucial workspaces, technology, research and technology assistance. Located on the 2nd floor of Snell Library, the DMC is open 24/7 to serve Northeastern community members across campus.
The lab encompasses high-end technology that fosters an environment of development and learning, drives independent and collaborative projects pursued by faculty and students, and supports experiential course work. Current work in the lab includes: biometrics-driven research with eye-tracking glasses, Shimmer and iMotion software; design research and digital storytelling with tools such as 360 VR cameras, Magic Leap, Hololens and Occulus Go; user testing with a one-way mirror environment, camera setups and high end computing. We strive to remove road blocks in the creation process, utilizing digital tools and new media to make emerging technology projects come to life.
The Makerspace and suite of studios contains state of the art equipment including 3D printers, CNC and laser cutters, vacuum-forming gear, and of course, many environmental safety controls. Developed for creative collaboration among arts-related disciplines, this shared space is also an incubator for cross-pollination with science, technology, business, and a host of other fields.
225 Shillman
The Media Studios serve as hands-on video and audio training facilities for all CAMD students. The studios were recently upgraded. The space and equipment are utilized to create live television programming and to edit a wide variety of video projects.
Along with 2 TV studios and control room, the facilities comprises of 27 cutting-edge workstations supporting Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro, as well as an in-house Avid server.
Field equipment such as HD camcorders, DSLR video/still cameras, microphones, tripods, LED light kits, video monitors, and audio recorders are available to students.
The studios also house a professional music and audio recording facility. A cutting-edge Motion Capture system that utilizes 18 cameras to detect and encode objects and motion without traditional body sensors is available to students.
For more information, contact Ron Starr, Media Studios Manager at 225 Shillman.
240 Shillman Green-Screen Room
Special effects work requires a facility for removing or keying out the background behind the actors. The green-screen room allows students to capture live action footage using high definition digital cameras.
Digital Facilities and Equipment
- Apple 21″ & 27″ computers
- Epson 3200 scanners
- Epson 7500 Pro scanners
- Epson 4880 17″ wide format printer
- Epson 7880 24″ wide format printer
- Epson P6000 24” wide format printer
- Epson 9900 44″ wide format printer
- Nikon DSLR cameras
- Canon Full Frame cameras
- Canon Lenses
- Nikon Full Frame cameras
- Nikon Lenses
- GoPro Cameras
- LensBaby lenses
- Nikon and Canon Speedlites
- Profoto, Calumet and Genesis portable strobes
- Profoto studio strobe kits
- LED lighting Kits
- Assorted Backgrounds and Grip equipment
- Shotgun Mics
- Audio Recorders
Analog Facilities and Equipment
- Black-and-white film processing darkroom with 6×7 and 4×5 enlargers
- UV exposure units
- Drymount press
- Drying racks
- Film drying closet
- Light tables
- Nikon 35mm Film cameras
- Holga 120mm film cameras
- Hasselblad 500CM and ELM film cameras with lenses
- 4×5 cameras with lenses, light meter, film holders, and tripod
- 8×10 camera with lenses, light meter, film holders, and tripod
Equipment Signout
Students enrolled in photo classes are able to borrow or return equipment from the Photo Lab Cage during its hours of operation. (Usually 9 to 5, Monday through Friday; please check schedule for exact hours.) Equipment sign outs are for 24 hours during the week, or over the weekend. It is the student’s responsibility to return all equipment when it is due. If you will be late returning equipment, call the Co-op, and a $10 per item/per day late fee will accrue. An ID card will be required in exchange for equipment rental. You are responsible for any loss or damage to borrowed equipment. Failure to comply with these rules may result in loss of the privilege to borrow equipment, or to use the photo lab facilities. Learn more about the Equipment Signout Permission.
Epson Printing Guidelines
The Photo Lab can print images on its Epson printers based on printing protocols. Printing services are dependent on the availability of the staff and the printer status. Please allow 24 to 72 hours for your prints to be available. Learn more about the lab’s printing service in the Epson Printing Guidelines.
Darkroom Procedures
Darkrooms are only available by special appointment.
Contact Us
Students can contact the Photography Lab by visiting 240 Ryder Hall or calling 617.373.8697.