Facilities at BC Binning Studios include a photo studio with lighting systems, two black and white darkrooms, a black and white film processing area, a digital production room, a digital lab, and a print lab.
Students use the facilities for work sessions and critiques during class time, as well. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to use the facilities during monitored periods or by reservation on evenings and weekends for individual and group projects.
With access to darkrooms, studios, digital facilities, film and digital cameras, students have the opportunity to work in analogue and digital technologies. They are encouraged to combine both in their image production. In addition, students have the space to discover and experiment with the medium’s many possibilities, combining theoretical and historical perspectives to their practice.
Access
Facilities and hours of operation apply only during fall and winter terms (September to April). The facilities are closed or not generally available after the course terms end or during the summer. Photo equipment is available only for students currently enrolled in AHVA courses and who have received training at the appropriate course level.
Photo Studio (BCB 104)
Regular hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Extended hours:
- Until 8:00 pm weekdays
- Card access for the building is required and you will need to sign out a studio key from the AV Cage (BCB 106) to enter the studio after 6pm
Who is eligible:
- Who is eligible | Students registered in photo courses and approved to use the equipment
A/V Cage (BCB 106)
Regular hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Friday: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Who is eligible:
- Students registered in VISA courses with appropriate training on the equipment required
Darkroom Facilities (BCB 107 & 109)
Regular hours:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Who is eligible:
- Students registered in a darkroom course and approved to use the darkroom/film processing facilities
Photo Printing & Scanning Lab (BCB 208)
Regular hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Printing:
- Lab assistants print photos from 2pm to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (times may be adjusted as schedule permits)
Who is eligible:
- Students registered in VISA courses
Flextight (Film) Scanning Lab (BCB 212)
Regular hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Who is eligible:
- Students registered in VISA courses
Equipment and Tools
This is a general list of all the equipment available for sign-out at the A/V Cage (BCB 106).
Audio
- Variety of microphones and recording equipment
- Audio mixing equipment
- Various midi controllers and equipment
Media
- Media players
- Assorted monitors and projectors
Video
- Assorted camcorders, webcams
- Tripods
Photography
- Various film and digital SLR cameras
- Lenses and kits of assorted sizes
- Assorted lights and meters
Note: film equipment is not available for sign-out but only available for use in the photo processing facilities. Additionally, specific equipment such as lighting and camera gear is only available to students after completing a certain course and training level.
Please read the policy, which outlines equipment access procedures and clarifies how the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory supports research and instructional activities.
Printing at the Binning Lab
Our printing services are only available to visual art students enrolled in photo/digital courses and other users within AHVA; to provide a cost-effective means for our students to print their assignments. Our print lab is located in room 208 of the BC Binning building.
Lab hours
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm