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Shops & Studios

Animation: Junior Lab

Animation Junior Lab
Main Building — Rm. 122
Campus

FALL 2025 ACCESS:
Animation Senior & Junior Students during Main Building hours

Animation: Senior Lab

Animation Senior Lab
Main Building — Rm. 101
Campus

FALL 2025 ACCESS:
Animation Senior Students during Main Building hours

Animation: Soundbooth

Animation Soundbooth
Main Building — Rm. 127
Campus

Fall 2025 ACCESS:
via Reservation ONLY - Contact animationreservations@cca.edu

Animation: Stop Motion Suites

Multipurpose Suite
Main Building - 1111 8th Street — Rm. 115, 121, 123, 125
Campus

Fall 2025 ACCESS:
via Reservation ONLY - Contact animationreservations@cca.edu

Animation Studios

First Floor
Main Building - 1111 8th Street
Campus

Office hours
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Studio Manager Hours
Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM

Ceramics Studios

Ceramics Bench Room
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D144
Campus

7 am - 12 midnight

Digital Craft Lab

Digital Craft Lab
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D119
Campus

Accessible to students registered in DCL classes from 7 am to midnight daily.

Digital Fabrication: Laser Cutter

Digital Fabrication Studio
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D114B
Campus

FALL 2025 ACCESS HOURS:

Monday - Thursday: 8 am -6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 12 pm - 8 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

*During the last 30 minutes of shop hours, only clean up is permitted.

Fabrication: Chemical Casting Room

Chemical Mold Making
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D127
Campus

Current Students, Faculty, and Staff, with a personal respirator, may access the Chemical Casting Room 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when the building is open. Please refer to the academic calendar for any building closures due to holidays or events.

Fabrication: Metal Shop

Metal Shop
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D133
Campus

Fall 2025 Access Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-10pm
Fridays: 8a-7p
Saturdays: CLOSED
Sundays: 12pm-8pm

*Last call for cuts is 30 minutes prior to closing; cleanup starts 15 minutes prior to closing.

Fabrication: Model Shop

Model Shop
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D113
Campus

Fall 2025 Access Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-10pm
Fridays: 8a-7p
Saturdays: 12pm-8pm
Sundays: 12pm-8pm
*A valid orientation and an access card is required to work in the shops, even with hand tools*
*Last call for cuts is 30 minutes prior to closing; cleanup starts 15 minutes prior to closing.

Fabrication: Omni Shop

Omni Shop
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D115
Campus

Fall 2025 Access Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-10pm
Fridays: 8a-7pm
Saturdays: 12pm-8pm
Sundays: 12pm-8pm
*A valid orientation and an access card is required to work in the shops, even with hand tools*
*Last call for cuts is 30 minutes prior to closing; cleanup starts 15 minutes prior to closing.

Fashion Studios

80 Carolina — Rm. 100
Campus

Access is restricted to Fashion majors and Faculty only. An in-class orientation required to use any equipment in the studio.

*To make a shop use appointment, please email the appropriate studio manager(s).

Fashion Majors and Student Access:
24-hours a day, 7 days a week

Studio Manager Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Lunch Break 12:30- 1:30 PM daily

Film: Audio Suite

Audio Suite
Main Building
Campus

By Reservation Only. Orientation required.

Reservations can be for a maximum of 4 hours.

Please contact the Studio Manager directly at lwagoner@cca.edu, or visit the Film Cage for reservations.

Film: Christensen Production Stage

1st Floor
Main Building
Campus

By Reservation Only. Reservations available to current film students and faculty only.

See Calendar below to find open times. No reservations will be made in between classes during the week.

All reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance with project proposal (listing all crew/cast, short description of project, and time you are requesting) emailed to lwagoner@cca.edu.

Film: Post-Production Edit Suites

Post-Production Suite A
Main Building
Campus

By Reservation Only. Orientation required.

Reservations can be for a maximum of 4 hours.

Please contact the Studio Manager directly at lwagoner@cca.edu with any questions.

Film: Studio 131

Studio 131
Main Building
Campus

By Reservation Only during non-class times.

Please contact the Studio Manager directly at lwagoner@cca.edu with any questions.

First Year Core Studio Wood Shop

Hooper II
Graduate Building
Campus

The First Year Wood Shop is only open to currently enrolled CCA First Year students. An in-class orientation is required for access.

Beginning September 21st:
**Shop Access Hours**:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 7:30pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12 pm - 8 pm

* Please see the Calendar or the Shops Bulletin Board for adjustments and classroom reservations.

First Year Studios

Hooper II
Graduate Building
Campus

The First Year Studios are only open to currently enrolled CCA First Year students.

Student Access to Building and Classroom Spaces:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am -12 am; Saturday and Sunday: 8 am -12 am

Studio Manager Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 am - 8 pm
Friday: 8 am- 4 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11 am - 7pm

GC Studios Black Cabinet Tools Access:
Monday-Thursday: 8 am - 7:30pm
Friday: 8 am- 4 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11am - 6:30pm

Flat Lab

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

FLAT LAB WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 23rd DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Please check back for updates

Fall 25 Schedule :

Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Monday: 10am - 10pm
Tuesday: 10am - 10pm
Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm

Furniture Studio: Bench Room

Furniture Bench
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D116
Campus

Bench Room is accessible seven days per week, 24 hours per day. Please note limited access during classes, please note the class schedule below.

Furniture Studio: Machine Room

Furniture Machine Shop
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D118
Campus

Interim Fall Hours, effective 9/2/2025:
Monday - Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday - 8am-7pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Please note that hours will be expanded after the new digital Fabrication Studio Manager is onboarded.

* Not available for general use when classes are in session. Please note scheduled class times on the calendar below.

Game Arts 251

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

Studio hours coincide with main building hours. While class sessions are going on only students in those courses may be permitted to use the space unless allowed by the instructor currently teaching.

Non-Game Arts students can only use the studio as a guest of a Game Arts student or during open studio events which will occur periodically during the semester.

Game Arts Studios

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

The Game Arts Studio is open to all current Game Arts students and Majors for Fall 2025. Studio hours coincide with main building hours. While class sessions are going on only students in those courses may be permitted to use the space unless allowed by the instructor currently teaching.

Hybrid Lab

Hybrid Lab
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D104
Campus

CLOSED SEPTEMBER 2nd!!!

FALL HOURS starting 10/3:
Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm (CLOSED Thursday 5-6pm)
Friday - 10am - 6pm
Saturday - 10am - 6pm
Sunday - 12pm - 6pm

Maker Yard 1

Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. Maker Yard 1
Campus

24/7 as long as campus is open.

Maker Yard 2

Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. Maker Yard 2
Campus

24/7 as long as campus is open.

Printmedia: Print Studio D-148

Printmedia Lithography/Etching Studio
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D148
Campus

FALL 2025

All Printmedia Classrooms are closed from 12am (Midnight) until 7am.

*Check Calendar below.
No access during in-session classes.

For studio access before a Noon class, you must be finished by 11:30am.

Printmedia: Screenprinting & Papermaking D-164

Printmedia Screenprint Studio
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D164
Campus

FALL 2025

All Printmedia Classrooms are closed from 12am (Midnight) until 7am.

*Check Calendar below.
No access during in-session classes.

For studio access before a Noon class, you must be finished by 11:30am.

Soft Lab

80 Carolina — Rm. 100
Campus

Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
(Contact studio manager for access. Either by email or visit the office in Room 125)
Thursday - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday - 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday - Closed

Textiles: Dye Lab

Dye Lab - Textiles Studio
Main Building — Rm. N0
Campus

Textiles Majors and Enrolled Student Access:
Monday - Sunday 7:00 am - 12:00 am

Textiles: Print Studio

Textiles Classroom
Main Building — Rm. N0
Campus

Fall 2025 Textiles Majors and Enrolled Student Access:
24-hour Access

Textiles Studios

Textiles Print Room
Main Building — Rm. A1
Campus

Fall 2025 Textiles Majors and Enrolled Student Access:
24-hour Access

Textiles: Weaving Studio

Textiles Weaving Room
Main Building — Rm. A3
Campus

Fall 2025 Textiles Majors and Enrolled Student Access:
24-hour Access

Computer Labs

Animation: Intro Lab 110

Intro Animation Lab
Main Building — Rm. 110
Campus

FALL 2025 ACCESS:
Animation Students during Main Building hours

Animation: Intro Lab 120

Intro Animation Lab
Main Building — Rm. 120
Campus

FALL 2025 ACCESS:
Animation Students during Main Building hours

Computer Lab 240

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

Lab 240 is typically open 24 hours 7 days a week to current students and faculty.

Computer Lab A

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

Lab A is typically open 24 hours 7 days a week to current students and faculty.

Computer Lab B

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

Lab B is typically open 24 hours 7 days a week to current students and faculty.

Computer Lab C

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

Lab C is typically open 24 hours 7 days a week to current students and faculty.

Computer Labs

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

Most labs are open 24 hours!

Campus labs are closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving Break, reopening Saturday.
Campus labs are closed during the Winter Break.

Film: Studio 131

Studio 131
Main Building
Campus

By Reservation Only during non-class times.

Please contact the Studio Manager directly at lwagoner@cca.edu with any questions.

Game Arts Homework Lab 250

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

The Game Arts 250 lab will coincide with main campus open hours. As long as campus is open and you have been granted summer Access you will be able to enter the studio as long as the campus is open.

While summer class sessions are going on only students in those courses may be permitted to use the space unless allowed by the instructor currently teaching.

Non-Game Arts students can only use the studio as a guest of a Game Arts student or during open studio events which will occur periodically during the semester.

Game Arts Lab 252

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

The Game Arts 250 lab will coincide with main campus open hours. As long as campus is open and you have been granted summer Access you will be able to enter the studio as long as the campus is open.

While summer class sessions are going on only students in those courses may be permitted to use the space unless allowed by the instructor currently teaching.

Non-Game Arts students can only use the studio as a guest of a Game Arts student or during open studio events which will occur periodically during the semester.

Image Lab: Photo & Film

Second Floor
Main Building - 1111 8th Street
Campus

Open 24/7 during non-class times.

Please contact the Studio Managers directly with any questions:

Film: Lydia Wagoner lwagoner@cca.edu
Photo: Race Dillon dillonr@cca.edu

Photography: Digital Darkroom

Second Floor
Main Building - 1111 8th Street
Campus

*Please see main Photography Studio page for hours.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Photo Studio Manager Race Dillon dillonr@cca.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

West 4 AR/VR Lab

1st Floor
Main Building
Campus

Anyone who has been approved to access West 4 for the current class term can use the space between 7am and Midnight, Monday through Sunday. The Lab does adhere to building hours so if the campus is closed or closes before Midnight you will not be able to access the Lab during those times.

Check-out Services

Film Cage

1st Floor
Main Building
Campus

**Fall 2025 Hours:**
Monday: 8am-6pm
Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm
Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-4pm

Hybrid Lab

Hybrid Lab
Double Ground (145 Hooper St) — Rm. D104
Campus

CLOSED SEPTEMBER 2nd!!!

FALL HOURS starting 10/3:
Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm (CLOSED Thursday 5-6pm)
Friday - 10am - 6pm
Saturday - 10am - 6pm
Sunday - 12pm - 6pm

Locker Checkout

Main Building — Rm. Contact Shop Manager
Campus

Lockers are accessible during all building general hours.

Resource Hub hours can be found here:
https://portal.cca.edu/learning/shops/san-francisco-tool-center/

Media Center

Main Building — Rm. First Floor Near Timken Lecture Hall
Campus

Media Center operating hours:

Fall 2025 Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm

Please email mediaservices@cca.edu for inquiries outside of operating hours.

Photography Studio

Second Floor
Main Building - 1111 8th Street
Campus

Monday: 9am - 10pm
Tuesday: 9am - 10pm
Wednesday: 9am - 10pm
Thursday: 9am - 10pm
Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11am - 7pm

Printing Resources

Digital Fine Arts Studio (DFAS)

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

Fall 25 Schedule :

Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Monday: 10 - 10pm
Tuesday: 10 - 10pm
Wednesday: 10 - 10pm
Thursday: 10 - 6pm
Friday: 10 - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm

Flat Lab

2nd Floor
Main Building
Campus

FLAT LAB WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 23rd DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Please check back for updates

Fall 25 Schedule :

Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Monday: 10am - 10pm
Tuesday: 10am - 10pm
Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm