Helfaer Theatre

Work with Cutting-Edge Technology

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Thanks to a $28 million gift from late alumnus Bill Diederich and his wife, Mary, the Diederich College of Communication puts all the advantages of the digital age right at your fingertips. Starting freshman year, you work with the latest in communications technology. Small class sizes ensure you get personal guidance to make the most of the following technology resources. 
 


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Newly Updated Computer labs

  • Advanced digital laboratory
  • Graphics laboratories
  • Reporting laboratories
  • Broadcast news laboratory

     
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HIGH-DEFINITION Broadcast facilities

  • Two digital color television studios
  • Nine Avid Xpress Pro non-linear editing stations
  • Many audio and graphic production/post-production stations
  • Digital gear, plasma display monitors, video graphics and animation platforms
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Wakerly Technology Training Center

  • Training workshops in use of communication technology
  • Videos and handouts on using the latest hardware and software
  • Computers and software to work on class multimedia projects


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Helfaer Theatre Lighting TECHNOLOGY

  • Electronic Theatre Controls Source 4 stage lighting
  • Ocean Optics Seachangers lighting
  • Robe Colorspot intelligent equipment