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 our annual Media & Design Showcase—a celebration of creative achievement, innovation, and collaboration. Experience the diversity of student talent and connect with our vibrant community in an inspiring environment designed for networking and career exploration.

Explore an impressive array of student projects—from films and animations to graphic design, video games, architecture, interior design, journalism, and media broadcasts.

Discover what makes CMD exceptional and see firsthand the creativity and innovation our talented students bring to life.

Are you an industry professional or alumni ready to reconnect and inspire?

RSVP Here

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Participating Programs

Animation

Architecture

Digital Media Post-Production

Esports

Film

Game Design

Graphic Design

Interior Architectural Design

Interaction Design

Journalism

Media Broadcasting

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