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Contact the Design Technology Department
Contact Administrative Assistant Edna Flores
(Preferred Contact Method)
- Email: designtech@smc.edu
- Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Response Time: 48 hours
Department Chair Sheila Cordova
- Email: cordova_sheila@smc.edu
Design Technology
Center for Media and Design
All Design Technology classes are taught at our new beautiful campus.
Interaction Design Bachelor's Degree
Build the skills to lauch yourself into a career you love (without breaking the bank).
Interior Architectural Design
Check out our award-winning interior architectural design program.
Welcome to the Design Technology Department
At Santa Monica College, our students are the change agents who will bring the next wave of design technology to fruition. Courses across entertainment technology, interaction design, architecture, graphic design and interior architectural design draw insight from experienced faculty including industry professionals, who use current technology to solve real world problems.
Located in the heart of Silicon Beach, the new Center for Media & Design unites all SMC programs focused on preparing students for careers in the rapidly evolving media, design, and technology fields.
Instructors focus on job-specific skills that employers value including:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Fluency in industry software and technology applications
We offer a range of education options including Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs across many concentrations.
Degrees and Certificates
Architecture
Explore architecture through cultural, environmental, and social relevance while understanding and addressing critical issues facing the built environment today.
Entertainment Technology
Engage in rigorous training across courses in 2D and 3D animation, audio and video post-production, and game design.
Graphic Design
Build a dynamic portfolio of graphic design work including logotypes, websites, advertising, packaging and motion graphics.
Interaction Design Bachelor's Degree
Learn in-demand skills through hands-on education and training in Interaction (IxD) and User Experience (UX) Design.
Interior Architectural Design
Apply artistic and functional design principles as well as knowledge of relevant building codes to residential and commercial design projects.