TCNJ News
For Immediate Release
September 29, 2010
Art & Interactive Multimedia Building Grand Opening, October 1
EWING, NJ … The grand opening for the College's newest academic building, the Art and Interactive Multimedia Building, is this Friday, October 1 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. The event will be a dedication ceremony and a celebration of the new facility on campus.
In January 2010, the Art and Interactive Multimedia Building was completed, providing a 70,000 square foot facility that houses studios, classrooms, computer labs, offices, and display space. The art history, digital arts, fine arts, graphic design, interactive multimedia (IMM), and photography departments all moved into the new building.
“The new building provides an opportunity for us to bring computer technology, sound technology, digital design, animation, and video together in one place,” said John Laughton, dean of the School of the Arts and Communication.
One of the exciting features of the building is the Ubiquitous Computing Lab, modeled after similar facilities at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University, which is a free space that allows students and faculty to experiment with the newest technology.
Another highlight is the building’s recording studio, where students can learn audio recording and production. Also, computer games designed by IMM students incorporate music, and the studio will help this process.
TCNJ's Art Gallery has also moved into a large exhibition space on the first floor of the building. Information on upcoming exhibitions can be viewed at tcnj.edu/~tcag. An alumni art exhibition is currently running through October 13, featuring 35 artists.
The new building was designed and built to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver-level specifications. LEED is a building rating system based on environmental standards, and although the College will not seek official LEED certification, the new building boasts a number of green features. These include an environmentally-friendly storm water management system and room occupancy sensors that reduce energy usage and electricity costs. Recycled materials were also used during construction.
