From high-tech spaces with 3D print and virtual reality to spaces for collaboration and forming ideation, these spaces are here to support student innovation and to help you realize your vision.
Explore multiple state-of-the-art facilities to support student innovation
Advanced Visualization Lab
With knowledgeable staff to support your needs, the UITS Advanced Visualization Lab promotes and supports your innovative application of visual technologies.
Computer Graphics Technology Innovation Lab (coming soon)
Soon, you will be able to take advantage of the Computer Graphics Technology Innovation Lab. Check back later for more information.
Idea Garden
The Idea Garden is a thinker space—a place for you to be creative, explore, and collaborate. Fully equipped to provide an organic experience with emerging technologies, the Idea Garden allows you to connect with the community, learn from local tech leaders, and gain exposure to innovative ideas. It provides fertile ground to cultivate thought, enhance vision, and produce entrepreneurial thinkers.
Media Arts and Science Research and Learning Arcade (MARLA)
Located on the fourth floor of the Informatics and Communications Technology Complex, MARLA is a creative learning community that gives birth to imaginary creatures, medical simulations, games, 3D models and worlds, animation, cutting-edge VR development, and more!
MARLA offers access to industry-standard technology and platforms, including:
- Cintiq creative pen displays
- High-end game engines such as Unreal4 and Unity
- 3D modeling software, including Maya, ZBrush, and UVLayout
Think It Make It Lab
The Think It Make It Lab promotes the creative use of new technologies in a collaborative environment for research, experimentation, and innovation. It provides unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary investigations, not only between Herron’s programs but also with other IU Indianapolis schools and departments, such as engineering and technology, interior design, informatics, motorsports, and medicine.
Video Editing Lab (VELA)
Make the leap from concept to completed project and seize the opportunity to see how far you can go with the right postproduction technology. Providing 4K UHD support, VELA provides media arts and science students with the tools to create professional-quality projects using industry-standard video editing software and equipment.