Programs for Teens Helps to Jumpstart a Career in Digital Media

The “Tomorrow’s Master of Digital Media” program offers students from grade 9 to 12 the opportunity to collaboratively create a playable digital media product within 3 weeks! Students will learn different software programs required to create digital art, code apps, and make iterate designs.

Program Highlights

• Project-based learning, develop project management skills
• Team-based collaboration
• Field trips to digital media companies in Vancouver
• Learn about education and career opportunities in the thriving digital media industry
• Tuition includes lunches
• Taught by current faculty and grads in the Master of Digital Media program

Details:

Date:  August 8 to 26, Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm

Location:  Centre for Digital Media (685 Great Northern Way)

Register:  click here to register on-line

Investment:  $1,600

 

 

 

 

 

Animation Summer Intensives at Vanarts

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts is offering their annual one-week, full-time summer intensive programs to give students a fun and engaging intro into the careers that they train for in their one-year professional diploma programs.  Students who continue on to full-time studies may have these courses credited.

Open to Students ages 16 and up.  Students enrolling in 2 or more programs are eligible for a tuition discount.

Summer Intensives

2D Character Animation	Jul 4, 2016
3D Character Animation	Jul 11, 2016
Acting for Film & Television	Jul 11, 2016
Broadcasting for Web, Radio & TV	Jul 25, 2016
Digital Photography	Jul 18, 2016
Game Art & Design	Jul 18, 2016
Visual Effects	Jul 25, 2016
Web Development & Interactive Design	Jul 4, 2016

For more information and to register, please visit the website.

Best Schools in Vancouver to Study Animation, Video Games & Visual Effects

Since Vancouver is leading North America in available animation industry jobs and every major world player in this industry has an office or studio in the city, it’s no surprise that 5 Vancouver schools made it on the list of the Top 100 Schools in the world in Animation, Gaming and Design published by Animation Career Review.

These are:

• VanArts – ranked at number 11
• Capilano University – ranked at number 13
• Vancouver Film School – ranked at number 17
• Art Institute – ranked at number 41
• Emily Carr University – ranked at number 90

To view the complete list and to learn more about careers in Animation and employment trends, please visit the Animation Career Review website.

 

Explore a Career as an Electrician — Open House for Women — May 28, 2016

Looking for a bright future?

A career as an Electrician might be right for you.  Be part of an educated profession with a career that will give you personal satisfaction, lifelong advancement opportunities and a great salary and benefit package.

The Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) is hosting an Open House for Women at their training facility in Port Coquitlam on:

Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 10am to 2pm.

Pre-registration required; please call 604.571.6540

Held at 1405 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam.

 

9 High Paying Jobs for Career Changers

Check out this Workopolis article by Elizabeth Bromstein with interesting suggestions for mid-career changers looking for a new career direction that pays.

 

Interested in a Creative Career?

The Vancouver Film School is offering two, day-long workshops for high school students interested in learning about BC’s booming creative economy and career options in animation, film, TV, sound, interactive and game design.

Participate in hands-on, professional workshop sessions.  Modules will include 3D Animation, Concept Art, Classical Animation; Acting; Digital Design; Film Production; Computer Science – Game Design & Programming; Sound Design; and, Writing.

There’s something for every student!

DATES + DETAILS:

(Choose one session)

Session 1:   April 28 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Session 2:  April 29 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VFS Animation Campus, 151 W. Cordova, Vancouver, B.C.

(Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.)

If you are interested in participating in one of these sessions, please contact Patrizia, Career Information Assistant at ppaoluzzi@vsb.bc.ca.

 

Vancouver Career Fair for VFX, Animation and Video Games is Back….

This year, the Vancouver Economic Commission is taking the annual Vancouver Career Fair for VFX, animation, and video games to the next level.

May 14, 2016 at the Vancouver Convention Centre

Over 1,500 of Vancouver’s best and brightest animators, designers, developers, and digital artists will descend on the Vancouver Convention Centre eager to meet the cutting-edge companies and world-class educators that can transform their careers.

30+ companies will be in attendance as well as educators promoting the programs and training to get you started in a digital career.

Admission is free.  Click here to reserve your ticket.

 

Free Wellness Camp for Young Women

Every August, the Looking Glass Summer Camp offers young women, between the ages of 14 and 23, experiencing disordered eating an 8-day camp focusing on wellness, supportive nutrition, fun, and friendship – all in the spectacular setting of Loon Lake Forestry Camp in British Columbia.

Looking Glass partners with outdoor adventure specialists, Pinnacle Pursuits, to create a camp filled with adventure, fun, and many memorable experiences. Together, they offer a rich program of activities designed to inspire, educate, and transform – all while having fun and enjoying the company of new friends.

The Looking Glass Summer Camp is geared to young women between the ages of 14 and 23 who are experiencing disordered eating, but are medically and psychiatrically stable.

Registration for Summer Camp is now open! Click here for more information about registration. Out-of-province Canadians are welcome to apply, but acceptance depends on space.

Looking Glass Scholarships

Each year, the Looking Glass scholarship program awards young people who are committed to pushing forward in their recovery from an eating disorder and who are ready to begin or continue on with their academic pursuits.

This year, the following six scholarships are available to eligible applicants:

• Rise Above – Clayton Family Scholarship (Two): $2,500 each
• Pursue Your Passion Scholarship (Three): $2,500 each
• Persevere Scholarship: $2,500 (The winner of this scholarship will also receive the Elise Skoglund Bursary of $1,000)

Eligibility criteria:

• Preparing to enter or returning to a Canadian university or college program, in full time studies (3+ courses).
• Enrolling in a program starting between September 2016 – January 2017.
• Are currently receiving or have received treatment by a clinician for an eating disorder.
• Applicants can range from high school graduates starting a diploma/degree, to those pursuing graduate/doctorate studies.

Deadline to apply is July 4th, 2016. To learn more about our Scholarship program, click here.