ARUCAD’s workshops, laboratories and studios are equipped with projection and sound systems, as well as camera systems that enable online classes. This technological infrastructure supports the sharing of course content, practical work and student project presentations, while also enabling remote participation in classes when required.
Studios
The ARUCAD Film and TV Studio is a multi-purpose production space designed for film, video and television productions. The studio is equipped with three Blackmagic 6K cameras, a green screen area, video and audio mixing consoles, 4K monitors and a professional lighting system. The University’s YouTube programme, Meanwhile at ARUCAD, is recorded in this studio.
Equipped with professional lighting sets and backdrop systems, the Photography Studio is a compact shooting space designed primarily for product and portrait photography. Students learn the finer points of studio lighting hands-on here, and can realise personal artistic productions as well as course projects.
The largest shooting space on campus, the Photography and Video Studio is equipped with backdrop systems; large-scale photo and video productions — fashion shoots above all — mainly take place here. The studio is designed not only to help students go beyond the basic use of the technical possibilities of photography and video, but also to grasp their quality as artistic tools and to show how these tools can be employed as a language of art. Students become acquainted with different tendencies that may interest them, engage with them, and thus position themselves in terms of innovative approaches.
At the GreenBox Studio, located within the Film Studio, students can experience every stage of production both behind and in front of the camera while developing projects that support their course content. Through the chroma keying technique, the green background is removed from the image, allowing different visual content and digital environments to be added to the video. The professional GreenBox setup enables students to combine technical production skills with their creative ideas.
The Digital Printing unit supports students in producing large-format prints and high-quality prints on photographic paper. Requests for three-dimensional printing and other specialised production services are assessed according to the technical suitability of the submitted file and the working schedule of the unit.
Located on the Main Campus, the two-room Sound and Radio Studio is used for voice-over work, multi-track recording, music production, radio and podcast production, and sound design for film and media projects. Students gain hands-on experience in recording, editing, mixing and production processes.
The Design Studios consist of different themes, workshops and units where students and group managers can incorporate different perspectives of creativity into design-oriented experimentation and research practice. The interaction of students at different levels in groups on various themes is important.
Students can choose their own projects, topics, research and design methods and link their design-oriented research with other disciplines such as film, animation, photography, creative writing, digital and analog engineering.
It is a practical lesson and rehearsal area covered with a floor suitable for movement, with various heights and accessories suitable for all kinds of physical, sonic and expressive studies required by acting and theatre education. Additionally It includes a sound and projection system. In this area, acting education courses, workshops, play rehearsals, as well as theoretical lectures and video film screenings can be held.
In the Textile Design Studios, students bring their designs to life on fabric using sewing machines, pattern tables and textile production equipment. Experiencing processes such as pattern making, sewing and surface design hands-on, students can develop their collections and projects from initial idea to finished product.
The Performance Studio has a raised wooden floor suitable for dance and other forms of physical work and designed to support movements involving jumps and falls. One wall is fitted with mirrors, and the studio has its own changing room and restroom. It is also equipped with a projection system.
The space can be used for practical classes, workshops and rehearsals in dance and acting, as well as theory-based classes and film screenings. Subject to programme availability, the Performance Studio may also be used for Pilates exercises and other indoor movement activities.