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A student lines up their materials for laser cutting in the digital studio
One of the laser cutters at Norwich University of the Arts cuts the small intricate shapes of wooden window shutters out of a piece of yellow card
Image of Norwich University of the Arts student leaning under the hood of a laser cutting machine

Laser Cutting

The Cutting Room (GU106) has two large-bed laser cutters — for card, board, and acrylic materials — with associated digital design hardware and software. The machines are controlled by Ethos software that uses files from Adobe Illustrator.

Laser Cutter

At first, the Design Studio team will operate the laser cutter and guide you through all stages of the process. It’s important to discuss your project plan with Design Studio Team, so they can help and advise you, to make everything go as smoothly as possible.

Once you have completed the Laser Cutter Induction and feel confident using the machine, you can book it as a self-sufficient student and work without a Technician present.

The laser cutters must be booked in advance. They are available Monday to Friday from 09.30 to 16.00. (There is no booking fee.)

The VLE page has more information about booking and using the laser cutters.

  • One of the laser cutters at Norwich University of the Arts cuts the small intricate shapes of wooden window shutters out of a piece of yellow card
  • A student lines up their materials for laser cutting in the digital studio
  • Image of Norwich University of the Arts student leaning under the hood of a laser cutting machine
  • Image of laser cut paper samples hanging on a wall

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