Rupp Project
The Rupp Project is a 20,000 square-foot studio, production center and learning/research laboratory near Rupp Arena in the Central Bank Center in the heart of Lexington. A partnership between the UK College of Communication and Information, UK Athletics and JMI Sports, the state-of-the-art facility and high-tech collaborative space will provide students opportunities to work side-by-side with professionals producing broadcast news, sports programming and promotions, and other digital content for distribution.
The Cornerstone
The Cornerstone is a laboratory for students with coursework in video game design and development, and other related programs. This state-of-the-art facility provides opportunities for students to explore design, development and game play in the rapidly growing professions of eSports and virtual gaming.
Drone Flight Lab
A major component of the JOU 377 Drone Journalism class is the Flight Lab. It is during this time that students take the controls of a drone and learn how to fly it in a safe manner and use it for photography and video recording purposes. The flight lab is held on a sports practice field adjacent to the UK Softball Complex along Alumni Drive.