The Studios for Integrated Media (SIM)
The SIM is available to Faculty of Fine Arts faculty, staff, and all students currently enrolled in at least one course or program in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Sign out digital still and video cameras, lighting and grip gear, audio recording equipment and much more.
Sim Lab & COVID-19
- The Sim labs are closed.
- We will still be accept equipment returns after this date.
- For more information please visit UVic’s COVID-19 site for details about the university’s response.
About
The SIM offers multiple digital facilities for Faculty of Fine Arts students & faculty, including two computer labs, music studios, and dedicated studios for writing, visual arts & theatre students.
We also offer an equipment room for cameras, lighting & grip gear, audio recording equipment & much more. Details can be found on our Equipment page.
Computer Lab Hours
The SIM lab is Open for the term.
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Important Dates
The Studios for Integrated Media (SIM) is closed Saturday’s and statutory holidays.
September 4 — Open for First Term
October 13-14 — Closed for Thanksgiving
November 10-11 — Closed for Remembrance Day
December 14 — Closed until spring semester
January 6 — Open for Second Term
Feb 17, Closed for Family Day
April 10-13, Closed for Easter
April 24 — Closed for the Summer Session
Equipment Room Hours
The equipment room is open for the term
Return time
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Equipment is accepted for return. Gear may be signed out during this period, but availability is not guaranteed.
Equipment pickup
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Equipment may be signed out during this period.
The equipment room is closed on Wednesdays, weekends and statutory holidays.
Late fees will apply to gear returned late. Borrowing privileges will be suspended until fees are paid.
eMail: fineartsequip@uvic.ca or call: 250-721-7310.
Location
Where are we located?
Our primary SIM Labs are located in the Fine Arts Building, which is located across the Ring Road from the MacLaurin Building, right next to Finnerty Gardens. Accessed from parking lot 6 or 10 on the west side of the UVic Campus.