Studio 101: Things to keep in mind while working in the DS9
The DS9 Studio has a lot to offer, and you should take advantage of it! But this list is more focused on what you should bring with you to make the most of your time in the studio.
TLDR; Keep an overnight bag, shower in Kennedy, take the shuttle home when it gets late, stock up on supplies, and get bonus perks by becoming a studio monitor.
1. Keep a hygiene bag at your studio for freshening up.
Things to have:
- Hygenic Stuff: Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, studio clothes/shoes, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products.
- Emergency Stuff: Emergency money, Ibuprofen, first aid kit, phone charger.
- Miscellaneous Stuff: Snacks to take on breaks outside the DS9 (along with getting fresh air!).
Basically, you’re going to have your space in the studio for the whole semester, so make it yours! Comfort is key.
2. Freshen up in the Kennedy showers
Fun fact: the Kennedy building has showers! (Note to self: Figure out which floor). After a long day or night in the DS9, these are a great place to freshen up and clean off the studio grime.
3. Become a studio monitor
Consider becoming a studio monitor! It’s a great way to get to know the studio more and your fellow peers, also Luanne (she’s a great person to know). Not only do you get access to certain studio equipment, you get first pick of desks. Talk to Luanne to learn more.
4. Stock up your toolbox
- Rubber cement eraser (the only thing on this Earth that will remove rubber cement and other gunk)
- T-Square (for those perfect 90° angles, mmm!)
- Straight edge ruler (save your phlanges from laceration)
- X-Acto knives and extra blades (for the many physical projects you will be doing)
- Rulers of different sizes (because not every project calls for a 3 foot measuring stick)
- Cutting mat (so you can slice shit up to your heart’s content without ruining tables)
- Masking tape (good for assembling mockups, marking sizes on your cutting mat, etc. your imagination is your limit.)
- Glue sticks (cheap fix, maybe don’t use on a final project)
- Spray adhesive (don’t tell the professors)
- Rubber cement (BE CAREFUL THIS IS TOXIC AF. If you start hallucinating or vomiting, or have a pre-existing latex allergy, you might also be allergic)
- Silicone pottery tool (to apply rubber cement quickly and evenly)
- Bone folder (made of ~real bone~ to get those toight creases)
- Push pins (you’ll need these to hang up work for critiques)
- Binder clips (too many uses to list here)