Castle 1 University Of Otago

On this page you will find information about the ITS managed pool rooms that you can book in the Castle Lecture Theatre Complex including the room capacity, equipment available, seating layout and a photograph of the room.



Location

The Castle Theatre Complex is located in the central region of the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus, between the Arts Building and the Information Services Building. The Castle Lecture Theatre Complex accommodates six pool teaching spaces: two lecture theatres and four seminar rooms.

Map of University of Otago pool lecture theatres and seminar rooms

Castle 1 Lecture Theatre

Located on the ground floor of the Castle Lecture Theatre Complex.

Room code: CAST1
Capacity: 324
Area: 383 sq m

Room features
Theatre controlsFully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by the lectern touch panel
Recording facilitiesOtago Capture Lecture Recording 
Audio Out on lectern with volume control
InterlinkingAvailable
Laptop connections1 either XGA or HDMI, plus 3.5mm audio jack and 2 x active network cables
Stage areaThe lectern may be removed on request (ONLY BY A TECHNICIAN) to enable the use of the stage area
Powered stage curtains are fitted
Dropbox folder nameMac: cast1-mac
PC: cast1-pc
Equipment availableQuantityDetails
Screen111.6m x 5.0m motorised
Whiteboard12.4m x 1.2m mobile
Computer2Mac Minis running Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1280 x 720 (720p widescreen)
Data projector3XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern, one central projection
Visual presenter1A4 sized – displayed via data projector
Blu-Ray player1Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port)
Radio microphone41 lapel style, 1 headset and 2 handheld
H-ITT student response system1Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’

Layout of Castle 1 lecture theatre: a standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing tablets.

Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)

Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)

For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.

If you would like more information about the Castle 1 lecture theatre, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:

  • Tel 64 3 479 5768
  • Area Hotline 7999

Castle 2 Lecture Theatre

Located on the ground floor of the Castle Lecture Theatre Complex.

Room code: CAST2
Capacity: 415
Area: 325 sq m

Room features
Theatre controlsFully integrated audiovisual and lighting controls operated by the lectern touch panel
Recording facilitiesOtago Capture Lecture Recording 
Audio Out on lectern with volume control
InterlinkingAvailable
Laptop connections1 either XGA or HDMI, plus 3.5mm audio jack and 2 x active network cables
Dropbox folder nameMac: cast2-mac
PC: cast2-pc
Equipment availableQuantityDetails
Screen1Painted wall
Whiteboard110m x 1.2m
Computer2Mac Minis running Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1280 x 720 (720p widescreen)
Data projector2XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern
Visual presenter1A4 sized – displayed via data projector
Blu-Ray player1Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port)
Radio microphone31 lapel style, 1 headset and 1 handheld
H-ITT student response system1Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’

Layout of Castle 2 lecture theatre: A standard tiered arrangement of fixed seats with writing tablets.

Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)

Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)

For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.

If you would like more information about the Castle 2 lecture theatre, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:

  • Tel 64 3 479 5768
  • Area Hotline 7999

Castle A Seminar Room

Castle A is located on the lower ground floor on the northern side of the Castle Theatre Complex.

Room code: CASTA
Capacity: 32
Area: 48 sq m

Room features
Theatre controlsFully integrated audio visual and lighting control via 20 button Crestron panel control on fixed lectern
Recording facilitiesAudio recording via Classroom Capture (PC only)
InterlinkingNo
InputsNo
Laptop connectionsXGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables
Dropbox folder nameMac: casta-mac
PC: casta-pc
Equipment availableQuantityDetails
Screen21.7m x 1.4m manual pull down
Whiteboard13.6m x 1.2m
Computer1dual boot Mac Mini running both Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768
Data projector2XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768)
Visual presenter1A4 sized – displayed via data projector
Blu-Ray player1Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port)
Radio microphone1Lapel microphone
H-ITT student response system1Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’

Layout of Castle A seminar room: A standard classroom style arrangement of movable tables and chairs.



Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)

Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)

For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.

If you would like more information about the Castle A seminar room, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:

  • Tel 64 3 479 5768
  • Area Hotline 7999

Castle B Seminar Room

Castle B is located on the lower ground floor on the southern side of the Castle Theatre Complex.

Room code: CASTB
Capacity: 32
Area: 48 sq m

Room features
Theatre controlsFully integrated audio visual and lighting control via 20 button Crestron panel control on fixed lectern
Recording facilitiesAudio recording via Classroom Capture (PC only)
InterlinkingNo
InputsNo
Laptop connectionsXGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables
Dropbox folder nameMac: castb-mac
PC: castb-pc
Equipment availableQuantityDetails
Screen21.7m x 1.4m manual pull down
Whiteboard13.6m x 1.2m
Computer1dual boot Mac Mini running both Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768
Data projector2XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768)
Visual presenter1A4 sized – displayed via data projector
Blu-Ray player1Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port)
Radio microphone1Lapel microphone
H-ITT student response system1Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’

Layout of Castle B seminar room: A standard classroom style arrangement of movable tables and chairs.

Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)

Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)

For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.

If you would like more information about the Castle B seminar room, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:

  • Tel 64 3 479 5768
  • Area Hotline 7999

Castle C Seminar Room

Castle C is located on the ground floor on the south eastern side of the Castle Theatre Complex, adjacent to the River Leith.

Room code: CASTC
Capacity: 40
Area: 63 sq m

Room features
Theatre controlsFully integrated audio visual and lighting control via 20 button Crestron panel control on fixed lectern
Recording facilitiesOtago Capture Lecture Recording
InterlinkingNo
InputsNo
Laptop connectionsXGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables
Dropbox folder nameMac: castc-mac
PC: castc-pc
Equipment availableQuantityDetails
Screen21.7m x 1.4m manual pull down
Whiteboard13.6m x 1.2m
Computer1dual boot Mac Mini running both Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768
Data projector2XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768)
Visual presenter1A4 sized – displayed via data projector
Overhead projector (OHP)1A4 sized for transparencies
Blu-Ray player1Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port)
Radio microphone1Lapel microphone
H-ITT student response system1Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’

Layout of Castle C seminar room: A standard classroom style arrangement of movable tables and chairs.

Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)

Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)

For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.

If you would like more information about the Castle C seminar room, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:

  • Tel 64 3 479 5768
  • Area Hotline 7999

Castle D Seminar Room

Castle D is located on the ground floor on the eastern side of the Castle Theatre Complex, adjacent to the River Leith.

Room code: CASTD
Capacity: 40
Area: 63 sq m

Room features
Theatre controlsFully integrated audio visual and lighting control via 20 button Crestron panel control on fixed lectern
Recording facilitiesOtago Capture Lecture Recording
InterlinkingNo
InputsNo
Laptop connectionsXGA, 3.5mm audio jacks and active network cables
Dropbox folder nameMac: castd-mac
PC: castd-pc
Equipment availableQuantityDetails
Screen21.7m x 1.4m manual pull down
Whiteboard13.6m x 1.2m
Computer1dual boot Mac Mini running both Windows (PC) and Mac (OS X) locked to 1024 x 768
Data projector2XGA resolution – dual data projection control from lectern (4:3 format, 1024 x 768)
Visual presenter1A4 sized – displayed via data projector
Overhead projector (OHP)1A4 sized for transparencies
Blu-Ray player1Region-free for playing DVDs, Zone B Blu-ray discs and CDs, plus media from flashdrives (USB port)
Radio microphone1Lapel microphone
H-ITT student response system1Receiver available in room – information about booking ‘clickers’

Layout of Castle D seminar room: A standard classroom style arrangement of movable tables and chairs.

Room charges for internal customers (i.e. those charging to a University of Otago account code)

Room charges for external customers (i.e. all other customers)

For emergencies: Technician, after-hours and security phone numbers can be found next to the Emergency Telephone on the teaching wall.



If you would like more information about the Castle D seminar room, please contact the area lecture theatre technician:

  • Tel 64 3 479 5768
  • Area Hotline 7999