Emerging Media Lab

The Emerging Media Lab at the University of Miami is designed to immerse students with the latest digital technologies and rapid prototyping equipment. The lab is part of UM’s Interactive Media department. The goal of the classroom is to promote making throughout the ideation, prototyping and development phase. The maker classroom aims to creates an inviting environment that inspires students to create rapid prototypes of games, AR, VR, and interactive installations.

Features

  • Physical Computing Parts Cabinet
  • Board Game and Video Game/Console Library
  • Digital Fabrication Area:
    • 3D Printing – Ultimaker 3
    • CNC Machine – Nomad 883 Pro
    • Vinyl Cutter – Cricut Maker
  • Building Workbench
  • Large Projection Area

Spring 2024 Schedule

This lab is available to all CIM students or students taking CIM-Interactive Media courses. The lab is open unless a class is being held. A schedule is available below:

Monday
CIM 383/683 – Physical Computing
12:20 PM – 1:35 PM
 
CIM 433/633 – Augmented Reality
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
 
CIM 203 – Intro to Creative Coding
5:05 PM – 6:20 PM
 
Tuesday
CIM 393/693 – Wearable Technologies
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
CIM 413/613 – Mobile Application Development
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
 
CIM 203 – Intro to Creative Coding
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
 
CIM 423/623 – Building Virtual Worlds
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
CIM 203 – Intro to Creative Coding
5:05 PM – 7:50 PM
 
Wednesday
CIM 383/683 – Physical Computing
12:20 PM – 1:35 PM
 
CIM 433/633 – Augmented Reality
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
 
CIM 203 – Intro to Creative Coding
5:05 PM – 6:20 PM
 
Thursday
CIM 393/693 – Wearable Technologies
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
CIM 413/613 – Mobile Application Development
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
 
CIM 203 – Intro to Creative Coding
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Friday
No class reserved.

For Lab Policies, Procedures, and Equipment Visit: http://uminterative.github.io/eml/