Produce professional content in Alabama's first-ever 4K Virtual Teaching Studio. Master cutting-edge 4K video and digital audio production while creating live news broadcasts, dynamic entertainment, and compelling commercials. This state-of-the-art studio mirrors today's integrated communication practices, ensuring your skills meet industry standards and preparing you for a versatile media career.
Access our expanded inventory of professional equipment:
You’ll use this industry-standard equipment to complete assigned projects, and to tell whatever stories inspire your creativity as you build your skills.
Step into our new Apple Lab (Self 184) and embrace high-performance media production. With 25 powerful Apple workstations, each featuring a stunning 32” 4K monitor and the full Adobe Creative Suite, you’ll expertly edit video and audio, design impactful layouts, and refine photos. Collaborative critique spaces enhance your learning, ensuring your productions are polished for professional presentation.
Our new Podcasting and Audio Recording Studio empowers students to produce professional media. This state-of-the-art facility features a soundproof recording room and top-tier audio and video equipment. Whether creating documentaries, interviewing or captivating short-form content, you’ll develop essential skills in audio production and digital storytelling, giving you a competitive edge in today’s media landscape.
Our updated Audio Production Lab and Advanced Audio Production Lab provide modern spaces for recording and producing audio projects. The main lab, adjacent to the WLJS 91.9 FM broadcast studio, is perfect for recording interviews and individual audio projects while the Advanced Audio Lab supports full production classes. Here, you’ll build essential audio production skills and gain comprehensive experience for a variety of diverse media careers.
Our new Strategic Communication Lab & Research Hub hosts courses including the capstone for Public Relations and Advertising. Collaborate on real-world projects, bringing your laptops and field kits to life. The adjoining Research Hub supports strategic communication research, helping you master the campaign process—from insight to execution—and prepare for leadership roles in the industry.
