Interactive Media Lab
Opening in Spring 2025
Imagine animating in an extended reality (XR) studio or testing your video game concept in an in-house arcade. Now envision creating product prototypes using augmented reality (AR) or customizing vehicle designs in a virtual reality (VR) environment.
These opportunities—and many others, including yours—will come to life in our Interactive Media Lab (IML).
You’ll use leading-edge technology. You’ll learn from industry leaders and collaborate with community professionals. Most importantly, you’ll achieve your artistic or entrepreneurial vision in the IML.
This is what the future of art and design looks like. It’s your future. Welcome to CIA.
The Interactive Media Lab is for All
Clevelanders of all ages will learn, create and play in the IML. They’ll use many of the same cutting-edge XR, AR and VR technologies as CIA students. They’ll also engage in innovative programs and participate in free community events. CIA embraces its role as a community partner.
The IML is also a hub for industry professionals. Catalytic partnerships fostered in the IML will create jobs and raise Cleveland’s profile as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. The IML will be open to industry partners for space rentals, equipment rentals, training, guided experiences and consulting—and most importantly, it will be open to new ideas and new ways of doing business.
Contact
For inquires about the IML:
Matthew McKenna
mkmckenna@cia.edu
To support the IML:
Malou Monago
mlmonago@cia.edu