2025-05-27SCMLAB will be closed for Lab Consolidation

To further improve the utilization of venues, the school is consolidating the computer lab spaces. The initial changes are as follows:

1. Computer Lab 1 (M7058) and Video Editing Lab (M7060) will be shut down and reused for other purposes. Respective teaching courses will move to other computer labs
2. Number of seats in Audio Lab (M6052), Animation Lab 1 (M7024), Animation Lab 2 (M7056) and Visual Effect Lab (M7098) will increase from 34 to 40

The closing periods are as follows,



Venues	Closing Period
Animation Lab 2 (M7056)	3 Jun (Tue) - 15 Jun (Sun)
Visual Effect Lab (M7098)	3 Jun (Tue) - 15 Jun (Sun)
Animation Lab 1 (M7024)	3 Jun (Tue) - 1 Jul (Tue)
Audio Lab 1 (M6052)	13 Jun (Fri) - 1 Jul (Tue)

* All unattended personal items are removed during the above period without prior notice.

We will reopen the labs as soon as the work is completed. We are reviewing the software list in these labs, and we will close the labs again near the end of July to install and upgrade the software.

Thank you very much for your attention and our apologies for the convenience caused.

2025-3-1424-Hour Access to SCM Labs starting 14 March 2025 (Fri)

Please be informed that 24-hour access to the SCM labs will be available starting 14 March 2025 (Fri). No application for staying overnight is required. The following labs will be open for 24 hours:

1. Animation Lab I (M7024)
2. Visual Effects Lab (M7098)

Please note the following rules for using the 24-hour labs:

1. Access is restricted to current SCM students only. No outsiders are allowed.
2. Food and drinks are not permitted in lab areas.
3. Cleanliness and tidiness should be strictly maintained.
4. Do not leave personal belongings in the labs. Any items left after 8:15am will be removed by University staff following standard procedures.
5. To facilitate a clean and organized learning environment, the School will implement the following daily schedule:
   1. 8:15am: All workstations will automatically reboot.
   2. 8:15am - 8:45am: FMO designated staff will clean the labs. Students must leave the labs during this period to facilitate cleaning and preparation for classes.
6. Peer monitoring among students is strongly encouraged to promote a respectful and collaborative atmosphere.

For emergencies, please contact the CityU Security Hotline: 3442-8888. Security guards will check student ID cards during overnight hours. Failure to comply with the above rules may result in being asked to leave the labs, and such incidents will be reported to School management.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a clean, organized, and productive learning environment. We wish you every success in your studies!

2025-1-13Pilot Running Windows 11

Please be informed that the following machines are running Windows 11 for refining its setup which will be deployed when all the PC lab machines are upgraded to this new OS:

• AN27 & AN28 in Animation Lab 1 (M7024)
• ANII27 & ANII28 in Animation Lab 2 (M7056)

2024-12-13SCMLAB will be closed for maintenance in the winter break

Please be informed that the following venues will be closed,



Venues	Closing Period
Video Editing Lab (M7060)	27 - 30 Dec (Fri - Mon)
Animation Lab 2 (M7056)	27 - 31 Dec (Fri - Tue)
Computer Lab 1 (M7058)	30 - 31 Dec (Mon - Tue)
Visual Effect Lab (M7098)	31 Dec (Tue)
Animation Lab 1 (M7024) Audio Lab (M6052)	2 - 3 Jan (Thu - Fri)

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.