Facilities

Live Oak Hall building

Live Oak Hall

Live Oak Hall, a new addition to Texas State University, is a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the College of Fine Arts and Communication's capabilities. This $10 million, 10,291-square-foot building houses a film sound stage, TV studio, recording mix classroom, editing lab, and Foley room for sound effects.

Live Oak is home to the "Bobcat Update" newscast, with green screen technology, surround sound capabilities, and a live broadcast streaming setup.

Students podcasting in the Creator Studio

Creator Studio

The Creator Studio is a professional, shared production space designed to support students and faculty working across digital media, journalism, and mass communication. Equipped for high-quality audio, video, and photography production, the studio supports podcast recording, interview-style video, headshots, green screen content, and collaborative multimedia projects.

Designed to mirror real-world production environments, the Creator Studio provides hands-on learning opportunities that help users develop technical skills, storytelling practices, and professional workflows. Access to the studio is available by reservation.

a professor helps a student

C3 Center

The Center for Communication, Collaboration & Creativity (C3) within the College of Fine Arts and Communication, supports faculty in obtaining grants and advancing interdisciplinary projects. 

C3 unites faculty and student scholars and artists in dynamic teams to tackle contemporary communication challenges and nurture artistic expression. With a focus on research creativity, innovation, and community engagement, C3 transcends academic boundaries to cultivate a culture of externally funded scholarship and creative activity. 

Emphasizing cooperative endeavors, the Center enhances the university's research profile and contributes significantly to the academic and cultural landscape, aligning with Texas State's strategic goals of educational excellence and community development.