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Equipment Cage
The Equipment Cage, room E204, located near the FV Office contains all the portable production equipment available in the School of Film/Video. It is run by the Equipment Cage Supervisor, Equipment Assistant and student assistants. Equipment is available for student use during the academic year, including winter and spring breaks.
Reservations
All equipment requests are made online through WebCheckout (WCO). Students are responsible for completing all required training prior to accessing WCO. You will also need to read and sign the Cage’s Agreement Form.
Certain equipment requires training, certification, or faculty approval before it can be reserved. An FV Project Form for planning each production and/or assignment is required for all projects.
Hours
Monday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:45pm
Tuesday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:45pm
Wednesday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:45pm
Thursday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:45pm
Friday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:45pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Contact Information
Email: fvcage@calarts.edu
Phone number: 661-222-2706