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3D Workshop Prototyping facilities

Our 3D workshops let you explore a range of materials using modern and traditional techniques. From developing your project from concept to a finished product, you’ll have the opportunity to use a variety of materials ranging from wood and metal substrates to 3D PLA, ABS plastic, filaments including resin and silicone for casting. Our workshops will provide you with: 

• A spray finish paint room.
• A dedicated 3D printer and 3D modelling room. 
• Industry standard scanning Facilities.
• A wood workshop with industrial machinery. 
• A metal workshop for welding, cutting, grinding and folding using industrial equipment.

Printmaking facilities

Our printmaking facilities feature a diverse range of both modern digital and traditional printing equipment, including screen printing, letterpress, etching, and relief printing. Students are introduced to each of these techniques and are encouraged to experiment freely, blending digital and analogue processes to push the boundaries of their ideas and fully explore their creative potential.

Discover: 

• Large screen-printing area, for both paper and fabric
• Letterpress facilities for both traditional type and photopolymer plates
• Dedicated acid etch room
• A range of print presses for both relief and etch processes
• Dedicated dye-lab for mixing your own fabric dyes
• Large format dye sublimation printer
• Risograph
• Heat presses

Photography facilities

At BNU we have an extremely wide range of photographic equipment and facilities. You will have access to two photographic studios, complete with professional level flash and LED lighting. Our film photography facilities include a full wet darkroom and scanning suite, here you will have the ability to work from small to large format and with alternative photographic processes. We have a digital print lab with Giclee printers enabling you to print onto a wide range of finishes and archival papers. As well as this you will benefit from Mac suites, with industry standard imaging software. 

You’ll also have access to a range of cameras and equipment (analogue and digital) available to loan for free.

This includes:

• State of the art medium format, mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
• Professional DSLR kits with a full range of lenses from semi-fisheye to extreme telephoto.
• A wide range of 35mm (SLR and rangefinder), 120 (SLR and rangefinder) and 5x4 (field and monorail) analogue film cameras.
• Professional level on-camera and portable flash (battery and mains). Plus, lighting stands and lighting modifier kits.