Equipment & Software Overview

At Southern University's Digital Media Arts program, we provide access to cutting-edge equipment and industry-standard software, ensuring that students gain real-world skills in state-of-the-art facilities. Below is a snapshot of the tools you'll use across our five concentrations:

SOFTWARE SUITES

Gain hands-on experience with professional-grade creative tools:

Core Applications (Cross-Concentration)

Avid Pro Tools – Audio recording, mixing, post-production
Avid Sibelius – Music notation and scoring
Avid Media Composer – Non-linear film and video editing
DaVinci Resolve – Video editing, color grading, VFX, and audio post
Adobe Creative Cloud:

Photoshop – Image editing
Premiere Pro – Video production
After Effects – Motion graphics and VFX
Illustrator – Vector illustration
Audition – Audio editing
Animate – 2D animation
InDesign – Layout and publishing

GENERAL HARDWARE

Powerful technology to support any creative challenge:

Apple Mac Studio M2 Ultra (32GB, 1TB)
LG 35" 4K Ultra-Wide Monitors
Lenovo ThinkVision P25i Monitors
Apple Studio Display (Tilt-Adjustable)
HUION Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K Pen Display
DaVinci Resolve Panels & Keyboards (Mini Panel, Editor Keyboard)
ASTRA 2 Logickeyboards for Adobe Premiere and Avid Media Composer
OWC USB-C Extension Cables
DisplayPort, HDMI, XLR, TRS, and SDI cables/adapters

POWER & MOBILITY

MultiCart Expandable Decks
Austere 8-Outlet Surge Protectors
Kanto Adjustable Rolling TV Carts
Sony Bravia XR OLED 77” Display

RECORDING ARTS

For music production, audio engineering, and sound design:

Dolby Atmos Studio w/ SSL Duality Console
Music Tech Lab with PreSonus Systems
PreSonus Audio Interfaces, Control Surfaces, Digital Mixers
Manley, Neumann, Sony, and Dynamic Vocal Microphones
PreSonus & Sony Professional Headphones
IK Multimedia MIDI Keyboards, PreSonus ATOM Pads
Nord Stage Pianos & Pedals
AVB Networking (Switches, Dante Bridge, Stageboxes)
PreSonus Loudspeakers, Audio Snakes, and Cables

DIGITAL SCREEN ARTS PRODUCTION

Professional video production and film equipment:

Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Kits
Rode, Sennheiser & Sony Shotgun Mics
DJI Ronin-SC Gimbal + DJI Mini 4 Drones
PROAIM Swift Dolly System with 12' Track
Proaim 10’ Jib + Tripod Kits
Prompter People Teleprompters
Production Slates & Calibration Cards
Elvid Color Clapper Slates
Genaray LED Lighting Kits
Impact C-Stands, Sandbags & Westcott Scrim Kits
Magnus VT-4000 Tripods

VISUAL ARTS & MOTION GRAPHICS

Built for animation, design, and 3D art:

Dedicated High-End PC Workstations
HUION Drawing Tablets & Pen Displays
Color-Accurate Displays
Corel Painter, Clip Studio Paint (in addition to Adobe)
Asset Libraries: Stock Images, 3D Models, Sound FX
DaVinci Resolve Studio Panels for Motion Graphics Workflows

DIGITAL PERFORMANCE FUSION

Fusing technology with live art and stagecraft:

Projection and LED Wall Integration (via Multimedia Studio)

DIGITAL SPORTS PRODUCTION

Master broadcast and live sports content:

Multimedia Studio with LED Wall
Replay Systems & Xpresion Graphics for Broadcast
Live Production Switchers & Intercoms
Canon XA60, Sony & Sports-Optimized Rigs
Blackmagic Video Encoders/Decoders
Portable Broadcast Kits
Audio Mixers, Distribution Gear, and Large Display Monitors

Additional Support Tools

Camera Bags, Rain Covers
Dolly Tracks, Tripods, Rigs, and Accessories
Calibration Charts, White Balance Tools