The Otis Photography Lab represents and supports over 150 years of the photographic medium. Students will find a wide range of materials and equipment, with a helpful staff able to assist with technical know how. Ranging from traditional black and white darkroom printing to the latest digital cameras, the photo lab provides a well rounded and progressive immersion in the study of photography.
Hours for degree students: Monday 8:00am - 10:00pm Closed all Major Holidays |
Hours for Continuing Education students: Monday 5:00pm - 10:00pm |
To see a calendar of all available open lab times, please click HERE
Technical support services is a service for the students:
TSS oversees the operation and maintenance of the Model Shop, Technology Output Center, Wood Shop, Metal Shop, Photography Lab, Lighting Studio, Printmaking Lab, Laboratory Press, Ceramic Studio. TSS has a complete supply of tools and equipment that currently enrolled students may check out. TSS is continually working on improvements to the facilities to provide students with a safe, constructive, and creative working environment. An Otis technician is always available during the operational hours of each respective facility. Otis technicians are happy to provide assistance with safety issues, proper use and set-up of tools and equipment, as well as specific demonstrational questions and problems should be directed towards a technician.
Please note: Failure to follow any of the above stated TSS policies may result in access restrictions and/or dismissal from the facilities...This will be strictly enforced.
Student Checkout Policy
The Photo Lab manages the lending of equipment to students using the WebCheckout system. All students are automatically assigned an account in the system when they register each semester. Currently enrolled students, with a valid Otis ID, and a completed Checkout Agreement Form may borrow equipment from any of the designated WebCheckout Centers during open hours. The Checkout Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the transaction as well as the students’ responsibility while using the equipment. Students are responsible for all fees, repairs, and/or replacement costs assessed on equipment borrowed under their WebCheckout account (see Equipment, below).
Continuing Education, Pre-college & Summer Of Art Student Access
The Photo Lab manages the lending of equipment to Continuing Education (CE), Pre-College, and Summer of Art students using the WebCheckout system. Currently enrolled CE, Pre-College, and Summer of Art students, with a valid Otis ID, and a completed Checkout Agreement Form may reserve and checkout equipment following the procedures outlined in the preceding student policy. The “Checkout Agreement” outlines the terms and conditions of the transaction as well as the borrower’s responsibility while using the equipment. The borrower is accountable for all costs attributed to the repair or replacement of equipment used under their WebCheckout account.
Faculty And Staff Checkout Policy
The Photo Lab manages the lending of equipment to faculty and staff (borrowers) using the WebCheckout system. Currently employed faculty and staff with a valid Otis ID and a completed Checkout Agreement Form may reserve and checkout equipment following the procedures outlined in the preceding student policy. The “Checkout Agreement” outlines the terms and conditions of the transaction as well as the borrower’s responsibility while using the equipment. The borrower is responsible for all costs attributed to the repair or replacement of equipment used under their WebCheckout account.
Enrolled students working on class assignments have priority for use of equipment/facilities over faculty and staff working on personal projects. Faculty and staff found to have checked out equipment or reserved facilities for another person in order to offer access to a person not authorized by TSS will have their access revoked. TSS reserves the right to deny access of the facilities and/or equipment to any person who fails to abide by the above rules or whose actions compromise the safety of others or disrupts the communal use of the facilities or equipment.