Welcome to the Media & Instructional Resources Portal

Our mission is to provide for and respond to SAIC's needs for Media & Instructional Resources, serving SAIC's mission to provide excellence in the delivery of a global education in visual, design, media and related arts.

This portal provides guides, policies, and resources for the departments that support media production, equipment access, and material supply. Use these modules to access training materials, operational guides, and quick links for each service area. We also encourage faculty to attach the modules to your Canvas courses.

Media Centers

The Media Centers support creative media production across SAIC by providing access to equipment, facilities, training, and technical support. Students and faculty can borrow specialized resources, receive guidance, and learn to use a wide range of media technologies.

Resources in this section include:

Equipment & facility guides
Certification & training resources
Detailed information on circulating resources
Policies and circulation procedures

Open Media Center Module

Material Source

Material Source provides access to a wide range of art supplies and materials used in coursework and independent studio practice. The storefronts support students and faculty by offering curated materials, convenient purchasing options, and guidance on sourcing specialized supplies.

Resources in this section include:

Material availability & Firesale
Purchasing & store policies
Location hours & pricing information
Department procedures & guides

Open Material Source Module