Center for Media & Design

CMD Student Showcase

This year’s show—LUX 2026—celebrates student work at the CMD campus.

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Showcase Date and Time

Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5 to 9 p.m.
CMD Campus, 1660 Stewart St., Santa Monica, CA 90404

Industry professionals and alumni — reserve your spot for the Industry Reception and sign up as a volunteer for Coffee Chats with students.

RSVP for the Industry Reception

Schedule

4:30 p.m.: Check-in for Industry guests participating in Coffee Chats
5 to 6 p.m.: Coffee Chat with Industry Representatives (Courtyard)
6 to 7 p.m.: Industry Reception (Faculty Lounge)
7 to 9 p.m.: Showcase continues, with food available in the courtyard

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We are striving for a Zero Waste event, please bring reusable containers if you have them. Thank you!

Welcome Family, Friends, and Industry Partners

to the annual media and design events showcasing diverse student work and an opportunity for industry networking and career exploration.   

Join us to see an impressive array of student projects including film, animations, graphics, video games, architecture and interior designs, journalism articles, and media broadcasts. 

Discover CMD and see what our talented students do.

Are you an Industry Professional or Alum?

RSVP Here

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Participating Programs

Animation

Architecture

Digital Media Post-Production

Esports

Film

Graphic Design

Interior Architectural Design

Interaction Design

Journalism

Media Broadcasting

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