==SAM Lab (Student Access Media Lab)==

The SAM Lab at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is a cutting-edge media production facility designed to support student creativity, academic exploration, and collaborative innovation across all disciplines. Whether you're studying arts, sciences, education, business, or humanities, the SAM Lab provides the tools and space to enhance your projects with professional-grade media production.

This lab is not limited to media or communications majors—it is a cross-disciplinary resource that encourages students from all academic backgrounds to integrate digital storytelling, visual communication, and multimedia into their coursework and creative endeavors. From science presentations with dynamic visuals to history documentaries, podcast interviews for sociology, or promotional materials for student-led initiatives, the SAM Lab empowers students to elevate their work through media.

The mission of the Student Access Media (SAM) Lab at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is to foster innovation, creativity, and technical proficiency by providing students from all disciplines with equitable access to cutting-edge media tools and collaborative learning environments.

We aim to support academic success, personal expression, and professional development through hands-on experiences in digital media production, guided by a commitment to inclusivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement.

==What the SAM Lab Offers==

*'''Multimedia Workstations''' with Adobe Creative Cloud, Ableton Live, Audacity, and other professional software.

*'''Film Production Studio''' for group projects and media shoots.

*'''Support Staff''' available to assist with equipment, software, and project planning.

==What you can do in the SAM Lab==

* Video Creation (with Premiere Pro)

* Graphic Design (With Illustrator and Photoshop)

* Photo Editing (with Photoshop)

==Reservation Guidelines - '''COMING SOON'''==

To ensure fair and efficient access to resources, students can reserve SAM Lab spaces through MCLA’s technology services. Policies include:

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To explore the gallery, visit the MCLA Microsoft Stream channel (accessible via your MCLA Office 365 account). Faculty may also curate playlists for class-specific projects or interdisciplinary showcases.

==Equipment==