IAIA Student Bell Edmo (Pyramid Lake Paiute, Shoshone Bannock, and Blackfeet) in the Digital Dome

The Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) Digital Dome is a unique space to learn new applications for creative expression, scientific and technical exploration, and the merging of art and technology. It’s also unique in the world as the only articulating dome that can be positioned in multiple locations for different viewing experiences.

IAIA has joined the Fulldome Database, an international full-dome consortium, to share our programming and knowledge with others across the country and the world experimenting in this immersive environment.

Additionally, IAIA offers classes in Spherical Filmmaking, which are open to all students as an elective.

Digital Dome Specifications

• Black Box: 41′ x 41′ W x 31′ H
• Digital Dome: 24′ W x 12′ H
• 4K digital projection system using five projectors
• VIOSO projection software for video playback and live projection running on two high-end PCs and one Mac Studio using software like Unity, Resolume, TouchDesigner, and OpenSpace
• Ability to work directly on the dome screen when using software like Autodesk Maya and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Two multichannel surround sound systems including Ambisonic 360-degree sound
• 22 moveable gaming chairs and 10 standard chairs for a total seating capacity of 32 in the dome, plus optional bean bags for reclined viewing
• Power regulated by Eaton Powerware 9155 UPS

In addition to serving IAIA students, faculty, and staff, the Digital Dome is available for artists, researchers, and teams of art technology collaborators. IAIA, through its Digital Dome and other facilities, offers a host of resources to accommodate projects or events.

For more information, contact the Digital Dome manager.

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