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School of the Arts, English and Media

Technical Services

The Technical Services team consists of permanent and casual staff with technical expertise across a range of areas. The key functions of the team include:

  • supporting teaching and learning.
  • maintaining equipment.
  • maintaining and developing specialist facilities including visual arts studios, theatres, recording and broadcast studios.
  • training students in the safe and effective use of technical resources and facilities.
  • providing an equipment loans service for students.

The team aims to equip students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to realise their ideas and fulfil their creative potential, enabling them to become successful graduates of the School of the Arts, English and Media (TAEM).

Equipment loans and studio bookings

Equipment loans and room/studio bookings are managed via the loans counter. Students enrolled in TAEM subjects can borrow a range of equipment including (but not limited to):

  • DSLR and analogue film cameras.
  • audio recorders and microphones.
  • video cameras and field kits.
  • Wacom graphic design tablets.

For more information about booking a room or loaning equipment, please refer to the FAQs below.

Contact us

Email: taem-techsupport@uow.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4221 5599
Location: Building 29, level 2, room 203

Opening Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Communications and Media

Technical Coordinator

Matthew Crawford - matthew_crawford@uow.edu.au

Technical Officers

Glenn Alexander - glenn_alexander@uow.edu.au
Riley Jones - riley_jones@uow.edu.au

Music, Theatre and Performance

Technical Coordinator

Aaron Hull - aaron_hull@uow.edu.au

Technical Officers

Matthew Steffen - matthew_steffen@uow.edu.au
Jarrod Riesinger - jarrod_riesinger@uow.edu.au

Visual Arts

Technical Coordinator

Stacie Sims - stacie_sims@uow.edu.au

Technical Officers

Tom Williams – tom_williams@uow.edu.au 
Nikki Easterbrook - nikki_easterbrook@uow.edu.au
Courtney Coller - courtney_coller@uow.edu.au
Deniz Balabay - deniz_balabay@uow.edu.au

For equipment loans and space bookings

Phone: 02 4221 5599
Email: taem-techsupport@uow.edu.au

FAQs

Who can loan equipment?

Only students enrolled in TAEM subjects can borrow equipment from the loans counter. 

When is the loans counter open and where is it located? 

The loans counter is open from 8.30am – 4:30pm during Spring and Autumn session teaching weeks. Opening hours may vary outside these weeks, eg. during recess weeks, study weeks, exams, and summer session.  The digital signage next to the loans counter will advise current opening times.

The counter is located in Building 29, Level 2, room 203.

How do I make a booking?

Bookings can only be made in person or by emailing TAEM Technical Support. Bookings cannot be made over the phone.

What do I need to bring to loan equipment?

You will need to present your student card to loan equipment. First time borrowers will also be required to sign a Loans Agreement Form or via QR code at the loans counter.

Please note: Photography loans are not operated from building 29.

The loans counter for photography is located in Building 25, level 1, room 164

This counter is open between 10.00am – 10.45am and 3.00pm – 3.45pm.

If you wish to make a booking outside of these times, please email Tom Williams or TAEM Technical Support to arrange an alternative time.

Can I use the music recording studios, music editing suites and rehearsal rooms?

The music recording studios, music editing suites and rehearsal rooms are specialised spaces. Only students who are undertaking specific music subjects and have undergone an induction can use these spaces.

Are there any rehearsal spaces I can use if I'm not enrolled in music?

No, unfortunately there are no rehearsal spaces available to students not enrolled in music.

When can I use these spaces and for how long?

Students enrolled in a subject that utilises the music recording studios are assigned a weekly two (2) hour slot during class times between 8.30am and 4.30pm. Times outside these hours may be available in consultation with Technical Staff.

The music recording studios, editing suites and rehearsal rooms can be booked for a maximum of two (2) hours per booking.

How do I book these spaces?

Visit the loans counter during opening hours or email TAEM Technical Support

Can I use the video edit suites and radio studio?

Only students studying a Communication and Media (BCM) or Journalism subject can use these spaces.

When can I use these spaces and for how long?

Students can use the radio studio and video edit suites on Monday - Friday, between 8:30am to 4:30pm. Times outside these hours may be available in consultation with Technical Staff.

Radio studio and video edit suites can be booked for a maximum of three (3) hours per booking.

How do I book these spaces?

Visit the loans counter during opening hours or email TAEM Technical Support.