Digital Facilities

— Fostering creative innovation through integrated technology in the arts —

This website is for current students and faculty in the College of the Arts. Prospective students can learn more at pdx.edu/the-arts.

Our Mission

We provide access to leading edge, innovative technologies for students and faculty in the College of the Arts.

In today's world, synergy between the arts and emergent technology is critical to empowering our students to become the visionary leaders of tomorrow. COTA Digital Facilities offers a variety of tools and technology and operates labs for research, fabrication, composition and creative problem-solving across disciplines. Our facilities are dedicated to meeting the nuanced needs of each program within the college.

Contact Us

Director of Digital Facilities: Scott Nieradka nieradka@pdx.edu

COTA Workshops Manager: Emma Duehr eduehr@pdx.edu

COTA Digital Lab Technician: Tom Yang tyang@pdx.edu

OIT (Office of Information Technology) Help Desk: 503-725-HELP(4357)


College of the Arts Office of the Dean: 503-725-3105

Architecture: 503-725-8405

Art+Design: 503-725-3515

Film: 503-725-4612

Music+Theater: 503-725-3011