Visit CMD

Welcome to the Center for Media and Design! 

We are glad that you are here.  We want your CMD Visit to be an engaging and welcoming one, and as such, we are providing some important information to assist you.

The Center for Media and Design Campus is divided in two separate wings - Building C & Building D with a hallway on the second floor by the Computer Lab CMD 217 joining the two.  There is also a separate building on CMD Campus, KCRW Media Center, that is home to the KCRW radio station.

Hours & Location

CMD Campus Hours (General Front Office Hours)

CMD Campus Map

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CMD Campus Tours

We are excited to introduce our new SMC Center for Media and Design Audio Tour Playlist Series.  This remarkable 25 Audio/Video Tour Series, viewable on our new CMD YouTube Channel, (link below) was created by our amazing SMC/CMD IxD student, Romell McKenzie, for an IxD class project (Professor Luke Johnson) involving creating better user experiences at the CMD.  He put in a lot of time, energy, and creativity into his project, and has graciously given SMC/CMD permission to use these videos with your user experience in mind! 

Be sure to take adavantage of these amazing videos that showcase CMD spaces, classes and what you can look forward to at the CMD by clicking on the link below. 

Audio Tour Guide | Center for Media and Design (opens in new window)

 

For those who would like to visit CMD in person or plan a CMD Campus Tour, please review the information below:

Individuals or small family groups are welcome to do a walkthrough of the CMD campus during normal hours of operation when the campus is open without booking a tour or CMD Personnel Guide.  You will find QR Codes posted throughout the campus linking to the audio tours referenced above.  Please be mindful and respectful of classes that are in session as you do a self-guided tour.  For larger groups please fill out the "Request a Tour" information below.

For Individuals, small groups or large groups who would like to book an in person tour guided by CMD Personnel, please follow the directions below by completing the "Request a Tour" information.  We are looking forward to meeting you and want to make your experience a pleasant, memorable and informative one.  Please be sure to contact us with enough advance notice to provide you with the personnel needed to facilitate a great CMD Campus Tour experience.

Parking

SMC has reinstated the Parking Pass Fee as of Fall 2024 for Parking at ALL SMC Parking Areas.  This includes the CMD Parking Structure!  Please note: NO HOLIDAY parking will be allowed. 

If you have any questions, are a scheduled guest, or planning a one-day visit, please contact us at 310-434-3700 or email cmdcampus@smc.edu for details.

Parking at CMD: There is a CMD parking structure available for SMC personnel, students and guests for an online fee at the CMD Campus .  Please purchase your parking pass prior to utilizing the CMD Parking Structure.  Metered street parking is also available. 

Location: The CMD Parking Structure is located next to the CMD Campus (which faces Stewart Street) on Pennsylvania Avenue. 

Be Mindful: When Parking at the CMD Parking Structure, please follow directions and signage for Staff and Student Parking. 

Get Your Parking Permit: You will need to register your vehicle prior to parking at the CMD Structure. For specific questions or to register your vehicle to park on campus, please go to Campus Parking

Transportation & Safety

Transportation and safe, reliable options for our students is very important to everyone at SMC. There are many transportation options at SMC with student safety in mind including bus, train, carpool, commuting between campuses, biking and a safety escort service to name a few.  Please visit the following link to explore your options and see hours of operation for specific services: Transportation

Corsair Alert App

Corsair Alert is a personal safety mobile app that Santa Monica College is providing to all students, faculty, and staff to download for free. The app provides a quick, convenient, and discreet way to communicate directly with Santa Monica College safety officials, enhancing your overall safety and allowing Santa Monica College Police to better protect you. Please visit Corsair Alert App to find out more.

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CMD Building C - Media Wing

The 30,000-square-foot CMD Building C (Media Wing) houses a post-production classroom, a student radio station and production suite, multiple editing bays, a television and film production studio with control rooms, an art studio, café, and an auditorium.

Level 1

Production Studio

1. Used primarily for film production and broadcasting classes and for student projects, the suite includes large audio and video control booths. The studio is also used for post-production and green-screen special effects.

2. Auditorium
   This 180-seat auditorium is used for large classes, screenings, and special events, as well as for final mixing of student-produced films. When not in use for SMC or KCRW events, the facility provides a much-needed large meeting space on the Westside and can be rented out for community events, increasing visibility for the naming donor and SMC.

3. Auditorium/Production Suite Lobby
   This inviting, two-story space is a gathering place for audiences attending events, as well as students working in the production studio.

4. Courtyard Entrance Lobby
   The Entrance Lobby from the courtyard is a grand space and prime gathering spot for students and faculty from throughout the campus.

5. Café
   The new café provides students, faculty, and staff with a convenient dining and informal meeting space in the center of the site.

Level 2

1. Radio Broadcast Suite
   This full suite features four voice booths, three production booths, two radio control rooms, and a radio interview area. The suite also provides a backup radio broadcast facility for KCRW.

2. Interaction Design Classroom
   This classroom is dedicated to the Interaction Design Bachelor’s Degree program, building student proficiency at the intersection of the fields of design, user experience, and technology.

3. Media Wing Alcove
   Upstairs in the renovated Media Wing, an open lounge and workspace area provides another major student gathering area.

4. Art Studio/Classroom
   This studio accommodating traditional artistic media also features equipment for shooting animation cells derived from drawing classes.

5. Computer Classroom
   Seven computer-equipped classrooms, including one dedicated to post production, serves students in a variety of programs.

6. Interior Architectural Design Suite
   This specialized classroom, with a connected materials room, supports all Interior Architectural Design courses.

CMD Building D - Design Wing

Level 1

1. Computer Classrooms
   Seven computer-equipped classrooms, including one dedicated to post production, serves students in a variety of programs.

2. Journalism Production Suite
   Two connecting rooms with computers serves as production layout areas or meeting spaces for the Corsair student newspaper.
   

3. Table Classrooms
   Equipped with modular tables for flexible configurations, these classrooms support a number of drafting and sketching courses.

4. Student Services
   The Student Services offices and lobby is a frequently visited destination, with entrance-area seating and data ports to provide study space and a venue for informal meetings.

5. Stewart Street Entrance Lobby
   The Entrance Lobby at the front of the building, off of Stewart Street, provides a highly visible space for all who come to the instructional facility and features comfortable seating and data ports, encouraging students, faculty, and staff to gather informally.

Level 2

1. Computer Lab
   The large, open, glasswalled lab is equipped with high-end workstations for students to work on digital projects outside of the classroom.

2. General Education Classrooms
   These traditional lecture classrooms serves students across all disciplines.

3. Design Wing Student Alcove
   On the second floor of the Design Wing, this area includes an open lounge and workspace area that is an important student gathering area in the new facility.