Experimental Digital Arts

Introduction

Established in 1999, the EDA (Experimental Digital Arts) is a space to encourage discourse and collaboration between disciplines and new experimental technologies. Space is designed for multimedia lecture presentations, performances, and exhibitions. The EDA is located in room 1250 adjacent to the main entrance of the Broad Arts Center at UCLA. For a schedule of all upcoming events, please visit the DMA website.

Land Acknowledgement

The University of California, Los Angeles occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Tongva and Chumash peoples. Read more about what land you’re occupying.

Accessibility Statement

Everyone is welcome at the EDA. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment to all by making our events as accessible as possible. All galleries and facilities within the EDA are wheelchair-accessible. Please email questions or specific needs to:
Gareth Walsh  EDA Supervisor
gwalsh@arts.ucla.edu

Diversity Statement

The EDA is committed to expanding and sustaining the diversity of our students, staff, faculty and visitors to promote an environment of equality, inclusion and diversity. All people, of all colors, orientations and beliefs are welcome. We prioritize inclusion as an ongoing collaborative process of growth that we continually address, both within the EDA and in the field of Design Media Arts.

Events

The EDA hosts a wide variety of public events organized by the Department of Design Media Arts. Highlights include the DMA Lecture Series, MFA Solo Shows, Undergraduate Senior Exhibitions and many other exhibitions, performances and lectures.

Pit

The PIT features a lectern with a wired mic and HDMI laptop integration into the house projection and sound system. There are a variety of wireless handheld and lapel mics also available. The EDA has a maximum capacity of 180 people. Read more

The Pit is located on the lower level and is the largest space in the EDA measuring 42ft x 42ft with 15ft ceilings. The Pit is accessed via steps at the front and rear of the space. There is a wheelchair accessibility stairlift at the front of the EDA with a 495lb load capacity. All gallery walls in the pit are reinforced with plywood. A ceiling mounted uni-strut grid runs throughout the space and can be used for hanging objects and equipment. The PIT has a pre-set lighting system for lectures, stage performances, screenings, and receptions. There is also a customizable lighting option used for exhibitions. Numerous 20 AMP electrical circuits and 10 gigabit ethernet sockets are available on the walls, floor, and ceiling; along with secure wifi networks (UCLA login is required) and open UCLA wifi networks throughout the space.

Specs

PIT Dimensions: 42ftx42ft
PIT Height: 15ft
1 1/4 inch uni-strut
150 Spot lights
150 Flood lights
Projector: Canon REALiS WUX7000Z with RS-SL01ST Lens
Projection Size Minimum: 15ft x 8ft (Approx)
Projection Size Maximum: 22ft x 14ft (Approx)
Projection Display System: 3-Chip 0.71" LCoS
Projection Brightness: 7000 Lumens
Projection contrast ratio: 4000:1

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Graduate Gallery

The Graduate Gallery is located on the upper level adjacent to the main entrance/reception area. The space is 45ft long by 18ft wide with 10ft 9 inch ceilings. The gallery can be accessed through the main EDA entrance and through the large glass sliding doors. The sliding doors can be opened the entire width of the gallery allowing easy access from the courtyard. There are also full length blackout blinds that can be used for light sensitive exhibitions.
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At the opposite end of the gallery is a balcony overlooking the PIT area which is ideal for viewing and documenting events in the lower level. There are two large movable gallery walls that can be used to partition the space which allows for various exhibition layouts. There is ceiling mounted uni-strut throughout the space which are used for hanging objects and equipment. The gallery has three rows of track lighting which is fully customizable with spot and flood lighting fixtures. There are 20AMP electrical circuits and 10 gigabit ethernet sockets on the walls and ceiling; along with secure wifi networks (UCLA login is required) and open UCLA wifi networks throughout the space.
Specs

PIT Dimensions: 42ftx42ft
PIT Height: 15ft
1 1/4 inch uni-strut
150 Spot lights
150 Flood lights
Projector: Canon REALiS WUX7000Z with RS-SL01ST Lens
Projection Size Minimum: 15ft x 8ft (Approx)
Projection Size Maximum: 22ft x 14ft (Approx)
Projection Display System: 3-Chip 0.71" LCoS
Projection Brightness: 7000 Lumens
Projection contrast ratio: 4000:1

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DMA Checkout

The DMA checkout is located adjacent to the EDA in Room 1250G of the Broad Arts Center at UCLA. The checkout houses a wide variety of audio, visual, computer, and presentation technologies for students, staff, and faculty in the Department of Design Media Arts. The equipment is used for class and research purposes and is reserved in advance via an online booking system. You must physically visit the checkout to activate your account.

The DMA checkout is only available to students who are currently enrolled in a DMA classes.

DMA Checkout
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Team

Gareth Walsh

EDA Supervisor

Gareth Walsh is a media artist focusing on site-specific interventions and digital-sculpture. His work manipulates space-time properties of virtual and physical entities to create ruptures in the way we interpret objects and environment.

Henrik Soederstroem

ALUMNI - Graduate Student assistant

Henrik Soederstroem is Swedish-born artist currently pursuing a MFA in Media Arts at UCLA. His interests include sound, language, systems, immersion, virtuality, simulation, computer graphics, the supernatural

Michael Seh

Alumni - Undergraduate Student Assistant

Michael Seh is a Los Angeles based artist. He likes nature and studies Design Media Arts at UCLA.

Dong Hye Kim

Alumni - Undergraduate Student Assistant

Dong Hye Kim is an industrial designer whose work is driven by human-centric design. His work draws inspiration from nature and technological advancements; he endeavors to expand subtleties into the field of commercial and industrial design.

Tristan Espinoza

Alumni - Graduate Student Assistant

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Parking is available in Lot 3, across the street from the Broad Art Center. Visistors may use the “Pay by Plate” option in Lot 3 to purchase short-term daily parking permits. For more parking information please call: 310-825-9007.

The Broad Arts Center is easily reachable by several Los Angeles County public bus lines, including the Metro Rapid, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, and the Culver City Bus. For a list of specific transit providers and routes, please visit the Public Transit at UCLA.

Broad Art Center
240 Charles E. Young Dr. N
Los Angeles, CA 90024

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