Production Facilities & Technology
The 5th floor of the MPA building houses SMPA’s Production facilities. This includes a distribution center where students can check out equipment for their projects, a fully equipped TV studio, a podcast studio, computer editing labs, and classrooms where all production courses are held.
Students enrolled in specific SMPA production classes have access to professional-level equipment to complete their multimedia assignments.
Broadcast Studio and 5th Floor MPA
The studio and control room are used for collaborative learning, which includes academic studio production courses, student organizations like GWTV, media training and live events.
Equipment Check-Out
Production equipment is only for students enrolled in SMPA production courses who book through WebCheckout for use on class projects. SMPA students in eligible courses can reserve and check out equipment at the MPA building fifth-floor front desk during normal business hours. The use of equipment for personal or paid projects is not permitted.
Fall 2026 Distribution Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Hours may be temporarily subject to change and if so are physically posted on the lobby doors to the 5th floor and outside of the distribution desk.
The distribution center is closed during all holidays and breaks and other university closings. You can sign up for alerts or check the GW campus status in the case of inclement weather or other issues.
SMPA Podcast Studio
The SMPA Podcast Studio is available for podcasting, voiceover work, or a space to film. All SMPA students and faculty are welcome to use the podcast studio for a maximum time of 3 hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. To reserve the podcast studio, you must request a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. The studio is located in the Media and Public Affairs Building in room 524.
Key features of the studio include:
- Podcast equipment
- Space to do voiceover work and film
- 4 person capability with the ability to connect your phone via bluetooth and host remote guests over Zoom
