Welcome to Groundworks! Discover a vibrant space designed to ignite creativity and innovation in media production. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the U-M community with the tools and expertise to bring their media projects to life.
Hours:
Groundworks is open 24/7
Consultants are available during staffed hours only.
Staffed Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 pm
NOTE: We will have limited staffing during Spring Break
Location: 1315 Duderstadt Center
Contact: (734) 647-5739
groundworks@umich.edu
Our resources include:
- High-quality video and audio equipment
- Editing suites with professional software
- Soundproof recording booth
- Personal Studio with teleprompter, green screen, and pre-set lighting
- Animation station, copy stand, light tables for photography and more
Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, podcaster, animator, or digital artist, our knowledgeable staff is here to support and guide you through every step of your creative journey. Join us and transform your media ideas into captivating realities!
Orientations
Intended for new users who wish to learn about Groundworks resources and gain access to the Multimedia Workrooms or the Recording Booth. The 30 minute online orientation covers the basic set up of hardware and software in the lab, equipment within the Multimedia Workrooms and the Recording booth, and policies regarding lab use and reservable spaces. The online orientation will prepare users to start working on their projects within a few hours of their orientation.
The Personal Studio Orientation is a requisite introduction to the software and equipment provided in the DMC’S popular video production room. Learn more about the Personal Studio Orientation.
In person orientations begin in Groundworks and are led by Ground Connections student consultants. Large groups, including classes and student organizations, can schedule in person orientations by emailing DC-scheduling@umich.edu. In person orientations are currently on hold.
Learning & Teaching
We offer in-person and virtual workshops, as well as special resources for remote and hybrid learning and teaching. A variety of tutorials and guides are also available on our Knowledge Base.
For information on how to get started producing 3D visual content, go directly to our featured presentation “360 Visualization Support at the Duderstadt Center”
NCTC Checkout
The DMC has expanded it’s equipment checkout system, now the North Campus Technology Checkout (NCTC), where faculty and students can checkout video and audio equipment to support teaching and learning projects.
Equipment including Sony a7C mirrorless cameras with wireless lavalier microphones, smartphone production kits, an LED light kit, tripods and illustration tablets can be found at the consultant desk located within Groundworks.