Access to facilities, technology and equipment is an important part of the learning experience at the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ). Please choose the group below that best describes you to learn more about access to MDJ facilities and technology in Franklin Hall, as well as equipment rental options through MDJ’s Student Resource Lab (SRL).
Select classrooms in Franklin Hall are available for MDJ students to reserve for the purposes of filming and other class-related use. All room reservations require seven (7) days’ notice for completion. Reservations with less than seven (7) days’ notice may not be approved. Students interested in reserving a room can request an available space through .
Select classrooms are available in Franklin Hall for 5XÉçÇø student organizations to use for meetings and student events. All room reservations require a minimum of two (2) weeks before the program date to be reviewed. Interested student organizations must complete the University Events and Conference Services – Event Registration Form found at the link below:
Please contact University Events and Conference Services at uecs@kent.edu for information about reserving rooms for student organizations.
To reserve an editing suite or photo studio for class assignments, log into with your FlashLine info to start the reservation process. Editing suite and photo studio reservations require one (1) business day notice to reserve.
To reserve the TV studio for class assignments, and the SRL manager will advise you once the reservation has been approved. TV studio reservations require two (2) business days’ notice for reservations.
Students enrolled in specific MDJ classes will have Student Resource Lab (SRL) borrowing privileges connected to work assigned for those classes. Students will learn about SRL access from their instructors. For more information about borrowing equipment from the SRL, please contact the SRL at 330-672-2468 during office hours, or email studentresourcelab@kent.edu.
Franklin Hall is open during Fall 2024:
All other hours access key required.
SRL hours:
See the MDJ student FAQ below for more information.
Select classrooms are available in Franklin Hall for 5XÉçÇø student organizations to use for meetings and student events. All room reservations require a minimum of two (2) weekdays before the program date to be reviewed. Students and student organizations interested in reserving rooms in Franklin Hall must complete the University Events and Conference Services – Event Registration Form found at the link below:
Please contact University Events and Conference Services at uecs@kent.edu for information about reserving rooms in Franklin Hall.
The Student Resource Lab (SRL) is supported by MDJ student fees. Access to the SRL is limited to current MDJ students only.
The DI Hub and maintain some production equipment that may be available for checkout. Please check with those offices for more information.
Student organizations seeking access to production equipment should contact Ben Davis, Director of Kent State's Center for Student Involvement at bdavi128@kent.edu.
Please contact University Events and Conference Services at uecs@kent.edu for information on reserving rooms in Franklin Hall.
Please contact Student Resource Lab (SRL) manager Christine Zuercher at czuerche@kent.edu for information on reserving the TV studio, photo studio, or audio suites.
The equipment held in the SRL is not available to non-MDJ faculty and staff.
Selected classrooms in Franklin Hall are available for MDJ students to reserve during Fall/Spring semester. Log into to start the reservation process. Room reservations require seven (7) days’ notice for completion. Reservations with less than seven days’ notice may not be approved.
To reserve an editing suite or photo studio, with your FlashLine info to start the reservation process. Audio suite and photo studio reservations require one (1) business day notice to reserve.
To reserve the TV studio, complete and the SRL manager will advise you once the reservation has been approved. TV studio reservations require two (2) business days’ notice for reservations.
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Room reservations require seven (7) days’ notice. Reservations requested with less than seven days’ notice may not be approved.
Editing suites and the photo studio require one (1) business day notice to reserve.
The TV studio requires two (2) business days to reserve.
There are a variety of rooms available for reservation in Franklin Hall. You may select between conference style rooms (116 & 119) or open studio spaces (125 & 331).
The TV studio, photo studio, and editing suites are available for classroom assignment use only.
The auditorium is not available for individual student use.
The editing suites are open Monday through Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The photo studio is open Monday through Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The TV studio is open Monday through Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact JoAnn Larsen (jlarsen2@kent.edu) for more info.
Student members of official Kent State Student Media partners can check out equipment through the SRL under the auspices of their specific organization. Students should check with their media partner’s leadership for further guidance on parameters for access. Student members of the Flash Film Commission (FFC) require written approval from the FFC president to check out equipment.
Non-Student Media organizations do not have access to the SRL.
The Student Resource Lab (SRL) is supported by MDJ student fees. Access to the SRL is limited to current MDJ students only.