Instructional Media Lab Facilities

The Media Lab includes individual carrels for video, audio, and interactive video, as well as eight group rooms.

Individual Carrels

There are over 40 carrels available to clients for viewing media. The carrels are connected to VCRs, laser disc players, and NTSC 3/4" U-matic players. Two persons viewing the same title may also share a carrel by borrowing a headphone splitter from the front desk.

There are also indivdual carrels dedicated to audio instruction. These 10 carrels are equipped with play/record tape decks that also have a "skip back" function to allow repetition of key words or phrases for listening practice or transcription. This quipment is generally used for foreign languages, communication studies, sociology, and linguistic courses.

Rooms

There are eight viewing rooms (capacities ranging from 3 to 34 persons) in the Media Lab that are available for media use. The rooms accommodate classes and enable large numbers of people to use high-demand media. The two largest rooms are equipped with dry-erase boards and screens for video or overhead projectors. Instructors can contact Audio/Visual Services if other equipment is needed.

At least two persons are required for room assignment, when available.

Department administrators, professors, and TAs may make room reservations by calling or visiting the Media Lab or by filling out and submitting the Media Lab Reservation Request.

Videoconferencing & Distance Learning

Two-way videoconferencing for administrative and academic applications is available to the campus community. Collaborations can be shared between other UC campuses and sites worldwide.

Distance Learning Services provides assistance with developing courses, scheduling facilities and services, and training faculty and students to use supporting technologies.

Please contact UCLA Videoconference and Distance Learning Services for more info.