As part of the Digital Scholarship Centre at York University Libraries, the Making & Media Creation Labs provide equitable access to space, equipment and resources for students and faculty who are creating multimedia, textile, fabrication, and electronic projects as part of learning, research, or teaching.
Media Creation Resources
Equipment Loans
We have video and audio recording equipment available for loan, as well as virtual reality gear!
Studios, Editing Suites, Gaming, Data Visualization, and VR Spaces
Record podcasts, experience or create VR work, and more – all in spaces located inside Scott Library
Software & Tools
Recommended software for media creation, with a focus on free and open source tools that are easy to learn and use.
Critical Making Resources
Equipment Booking
Use one of our 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC mill and more to bring digital concepts into the real world.
Prototyping Kits & 3D Scanners
We have prototyping kits and handheld 3D scanners available for loan.
Soldering & Tools
Need a place to work on your project? A spot to work on your electronics or soldering?
Content Management Support
Sharing Your Work
Methods and platforms for putting your media online.
Accessibility
Guidelines for making your media universally accessible.
Rights & Ethics
Critical information on copyright, consent, and digital citizenship.
Preservation
Track your media files and ensure they are preserved for future use.
Teaching & Learning Supports for Instructors
Podcasting
Audio media created as part of an ongoing series of episodes, or as a single presentation.
Video Projects
Coming soon!
Inform, educate, persuade, and entertain with audio-visual content.
Virtual Reality
Engaging, immersive, and interactive experiences to spark imagination, reflection, and creativity.
Digital Storytelling
Combine the art of storytelling with a mix of digital media including text, images, audio, and video
Journaling
A record of student thoughts and reflections that may be shared openly or created just for an instructor.
Digital Portfolios
Track the development and improvement of learning over time with a portfolio of work.