Creative Labs & Production
Facilities
Students in the Graphic & Web Design program work in multiple lab and studio environments designed to support design, digital production, and hands-on fabrication.
The program operates across two primary buildings on campus — McLain Hall and the Industrial Arts Building — each providing specialized spaces for different aspects of the design process. Students use these spaces throughout the program as they develop portfolio projects alongside their cohort.
Design & Digital Media Labs
McLain Hall
McLain Hall houses core computer labs and media production spaces used by students throughout the Graphic & Web Design program.
Mac Design Labs
Two full computer classrooms equipped with Apple workstations and professional creative software used for:
- Graphic design
- Web design and development
- Digital media production
- UX/UI design
- Portfolio development
McLain Hall
Video Production & Green Screen Studio
A dedicated space for video production and digital media projects where students can produce video content, motion graphics, media presentations, and visual storytelling projects.
The green screen studio allows students to experiment with compositing, background replacement, and creative video production techniques.
Fabrication & Creative Production
Industrial Arts Building
The Industrial Arts Building provides a collaborative lab environment focused on fabrication, prototyping, and presentation production.
This space allows students to move beyond digital work and explore the physical side of design including signage, branding materials, and product prototypes.
Interactive Collaboration Lab
A large collaborative workspace featuring a 14-foot T1V interactive touch display surrounded by Mac workstations. This environment supports group critique sessions, presentations, and collaborative design work.
Digital Fabrication
Students have access to a large CNC laser cutter and a small precision laser cutter for prototyping, building presentation materials, packaging, and branding prototypes.
Large Format Printing
A Roland large-format printer allows students to produce posters, signage, exhibition graphics, and portfolio materials — frequently used for the annual Portfolio Show.
3D Printing
A multi-color large-scale 3D printer allows students to create prototypes and explore product and dimensional design concepts.
From Concept to Production
One of the strengths of the program's facilities is the ability to move through the full design process in one environment. This workflow mirrors real creative studios where design moves from concept to production.
- 1Develop ideas and digital designs in the computer labs
- 2Collaborate and present work using interactive displays
- 3Produce prototypes using fabrication tools
- 4Print exhibition materials and branding assets
- 5Present final work during the annual Portfolio Show
Creative Labs & Production Facilities
Mac design labs
T1V interactive display
Laser cutter
Large format printing
3D printer
Students working on projects
Fabrication area
Portfolio Show materials
See the Facilities in Person
The best way to experience the creative labs and production spaces is to visit the campus. Tour the Mac labs, fabrication area, and collaborative workspaces where students create their work.