Facilities edit
Media Production Center edit
The Media Production Center is a fully functional digital HD production facility. The facility contains thirteen digital video editing suites, three digital radio production suites, two multi-format AV-enabled classrooms, a computer based newsroom featuring Associated Press' ENPS, a 40'x40' three-camera television studio and a fully provisioned media production equipment checkout room.[1]
Ed Bliss Broadcast Newsroom edit
The Ed Bliss Broadcast Newsroom is configured with the Electronic News Production Service, a newswire application, and 19 networked Windows computers.
Digital Video Editing Suites edit
The Mac based Digital Video Editing Suites are equipped with Final Cut Pro Studio, Avid Media Composer, Sony HDV VTR and a variety of digital media production applications.
Radio Editing Suites edit
The Radio Editing Suites are equipped with a Mac based audit workstation running Adobe Audition, professional quality microphones, digital and analog playback machines and a professional radio mixing board.
Media Production Equipment Checkout Room edit
The Equipment Checkout Room offers a variety of professional level film and video, sound and lighting equipment packages.
Photography Lab edit
The Photography Lab gives students access to a variety of cameras, from 35mm SLR film to large format cameras. The photography facilities also include a darkroom with 15 enlargers to produce film based prints as well as a Mac based digital advanced imaging lab.[2]
McKinley Hall Renovation edit
McKinley is slated to become the new home of the American University School of Communication when restoration is completed. Groundbreaking for restoration and construction is scheduled to take place in 2012. The renovated McKinley Building will contain 55,000 square feet of dedicated School of Communication space featuring an 150 seat theater, a Media Innovations Lab/Converged Newsroom, 6 Digital Imaging Labs and a rooftop terrace.[3]