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

Fall 2023 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 603 – Creative Code
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
 
CIM 563/663 – Design with AI
3:35 PM – 4:50 PM
 
CIM 474 – 2D Character Design
5:05 PM – 7:50 PM
 
Tuesday
CIM 504/604 – Designing Playful Experiences
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
CIM 383/683 – Physical Computing
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
 
CIM 383/683 – Physical Computing
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
 
CIM 458/658 – 360 Immersive Filmmaking & Storytelling
5:05 PM – 7:50 PM
Wednesday
CCA 458/658 – Documentary Production
10:10 AM – 12:55 PM
 
CIM 603 – Creative Code
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
 
CIM 563/663 – Design with AI
3:35 PM – 4:50 PM
 
Thursday
CIM 504/604 – Designing Playful Experiences
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
CIM 383/683 – Physical Computing
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
 
CIM 383/683 – Physical Computing
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
 
CIM 453/653 – Dynamic Data
5:05 PM – 7:50 PM
Friday
CIM 631 – Colab
10:10 AM – 12:55 PM

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