Studios, Stages & Spaces

Work with physical film in a specialized facility to learn traditional editing and finishing techniques while gaining a deeper appreciation for the craft and history of cinematic storytelling.

Record, edit, mix, and master sound for film, television, podcasts, music, and immersive media using professional software and industry-standard equipment.

Present performances, screenings, lectures, and campus events in a flexible venue designed to bring audiences together and showcase student work.

Explore makeup artistry, character transformation, and production technologies for theater, film, and live performance through hands-on creative practice.

Compete, train, and connect in Emerson’s home court for varsity athletics, recreation, and intramural sports.

Watch films and presentations in a 170-seat screening room equipped with professional 16mm film and digital projection technology.

Design, build, alter, and fit costumes in a professional workspace equipped for every stage of the costume production process, from concept to performance.

Perform, produce, and experience live events in Emerson’s historic flagship theater, which seats nearly 1,200 and hosts both student productions and professional performances.

Develop, film, and create photographic prints by hand while learning traditional analog photography techniques in one of the few educational darkrooms of its kind.

Design sets, lighting, and production elements using drafting, rendering, CAD, and lighting labs built for creative experimentation and technical learning.

Edit, color grade, create visual effects, and finish projects using professional post-production software and hardware.

Take projects from rough cut to final delivery in dedicated editing suites designed for advanced film post-production.

Create video, animation, motion graphics, visual effects, and multimedia projects using high-performance computers and professional creative software.

Experiment with emerging technologies including game design, virtual and augmented reality, 3D animation, photogrammetry, LiDAR scanning, and immersive storytelling.

The Equipment Distribution Center gives you access to the professional production equipment, expert support, and resources you need to turn great ideas into finished work.

Develop new work, rehearse performances, and present productions in an intimate theater designed for collaboration and creative exploration.

Create, exhibit, and engage with experimental art through student exhibitions, thesis shows, and interdisciplinary creative projects.

Research, collaborate, and discover new ideas with expert support, specialized collections, and flexible study spaces designed for academic success.

Stage experimental productions in a flexible performance space with configurable seating, lighting, and staging designed for creative exploration.

Report, produce, edit, and publish stories in a collaborative newsroom modeled after today’s top multimedia news organizations.

An exhibition venue dedicated to visual, digital, and multimedia artwork that engages with contemporary artists and creative ideas.

Produce films, television, and multimedia projects on a professional sound stage equipped with industry-standard lighting, production equipment, and studio technology.

Rehearse, practice, and prepare for performances in dedicated studios and practice rooms designed for theater, dance, and musical collaboration.

Perform and produce theater in a professional venue that combines the historic character of the Paramount Center with modern production capabilities.

Build scenery, props, and technical elements while developing fabrication skills and collaborating on live productions.

Perform and experiment with creative staging in a thrust-stage theater designed for immersive productions and close audience engagement.

Rehearse, perform, and showcase creative work in a flexible venue that supports productions, showcases, and innovative performances.

Produce live and recorded television using professional cameras, lighting, audio systems, and broadcast control rooms that mirror the modern television industry.

Host presentations, panels, conferences, and guest speakers in a professional event space designed for academic programming and industry engagement.

Screen films, present creative work, and engage in critiques, guest talks, and special events in a professional screening environment.

Learn beyond LA through technology that supports remote instruction, virtual collaboration, and global engagement for both students and faculty.

Rehearse, perform, and collaborate in flexible studios designed for theater, dance, movement, voice, and creative exploration.