Located on the seventh floor of the Ahmanson building, the Model Shop is devoted to many advanced technologies involved in model making and fabrication processes. Equipment includes a variety of 3d printers and materials, laser cutters, cnc machines, ceramic decal printers, woodworking equipment, and machinist tools. The shop is completely outfitted for milling, shaping, joining and finishing of hardwoods, fiberboard, plywood, plastics, foam and bent laminations. Plastic vacuum-forming equipment and small-scale model making equipment for plastics and wood are available, as well as a large selection of hand and power tools. The friendly and knowledgeable staff members are always available and ready for any creative fabrication challenge or question.
To Contact Lab
phone: (310) 846-2642
email: modelshop@otis.edu
To Contact Lab Manager
Aida Klein
phone: (310) 665-6973
email: aklein@otis.edu
Closed all Major Holidays
- Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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.