Lab Facilities
The Agricultural Communications and Journalism program is home to a variety of state-of-the-art media production labs that faculty, staff and students can use to create print, visual and digital communication artifacts.
Available Facilities
Curl Media Lab
Agriculture & Life Sciences Building (AGLS), Room 130
The Curl Media Lab is designed for collaboration, training, meetings, interviews, and large media production projects. The flexible workspace allows users to bring personal computers while utilizing professional presentation and editing technology.
Features:
- Conference-style layout
- Large computer-controlled presentation screen
- Video conferencing capabilities
- Adobe Creative Cloud editing bays
- Three-monitor editing stations
- Whiteboard space
- Ethernet connectivity
- Charging stations
- Lounge area
Pricing:
- $35/hour
- $260/8-hour daily
Video Studio
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecological Sciences Building (WFES), Room 111
The Video Studio is a fully equipped production space designed for photography, video recording, livestreaming, interviews, and presentations. The studio accommodates up to 24 participants and includes professional lighting and recording capabilities.
Features:
- Three-camera recording system
- Professional lighting
- Audio board
- Livestreaming functionality
- OBS recording software
- Infinity photo wall
- Presentation monitor
- Flexible furniture arrangements
Pricing:
- Space Only: $40/hour, $320/8-hour daily
- Studio+Video: $75/hour, $725/8-hour daily
- Studio+Photo: $75/hour, $725/8-hour daily
- Crew Member: $35/hour, $280/8-hour daily
Fusion Recording Studio
Agriculture & Life Sciences Building (AGLS), Room 131
Originally an FM radio production studio, the Fusion Recording Studio now supports podcast production, interviews, audio recording, and multimedia communication projects within a sound-controlled environment.
Features:
- Podcast recording
- Interview recording
- Sound-treated environment
- XLR microphone setup
- Audio mixing board
- Editing workstation
- Video recording capabilities
- Two desktop computers
Pricing:
- $40/hour
- $215/8-hour daily
Recording Booth
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecological Sciences Building (WFES), Room 111
The Recording Booth is a self-service soundproof space intended for voiceovers, narration recording, podcast production, and script reading. Users may record directly through the workstation or connect their own devices.
Features:
- Soundproof environment
- XLR microphone
- Channel mixer
- Dual-monitor workstation
- Voiceover recording
- Narration recording
- Podcast production support
Pricing:
- $35/hour
- $200/8-hour daily
Editing & Design Bay
Agriculture & Life Sciences Building (AGLS), Room 131
The Editing & Design Bay is a professional multimedia workstation designed for content creation, graphic design, audio production, and digital media editing. Equipped with industry-standard software and specialized creative tools, the space supports projects requiring detailed visual, audio, and design work.
Features:
- Three-monitor PC workstation
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Wacom drawing tablet
- Professional audio output system
- Optimized workspace
Pricing:
- $40/hour
- $215/8-hr daily
