Learn 2 Love…Yourself Meet Mayze Nogue, an Audio Engineering & Production alum who’s just dropped a fresh, new album, “Learn 2 Love.” Working under the artist name Freakuency, Mayze is an up-and-coming music artist and audio engineer, w …

What’s In a Name? In the dynamic realm of filmmaking, where creativity meets technical prowess, four ambitious graduates have transcended the conventional career path to forge their own cinematic destiny. Meet the visionary minds behind AV …

Poppy Goes Global In the vibrant realm where creativity converges with technology, remarkable stories of inspiration unfold. Meet Matthew Senn, an exceptional alumni of the 2D Animation & Digital Art program whose imaginative prowess ha …

Harmonizing Dreams: The Journey of an Audio Grad and Her Latest Masterpiece Finding Inspiration Everywhere In the world of music, every note carries a story, and every beat is a chapter waiting to be heard. Today, we’re thrilled to spotligh …

An opportunity to connect with the most influential people in the film industry. Recently, one of our Professional Filmmaking students, Sandy Hoekstra, had the opportunity to attend the Banff World Media Festival, a worldwide film industry …

Close your eyes and think of your favourite animated movie. Maybe you’re old school and it’s Fantasia. Or, maybe you’re more drawn to modern animation, and could watch Minions Rise of Gru on repeat. (We do love those little, yellow trouble- …

Can Less Square Footage Mean More Happiness?  Dreams and aspirations change over time. Perhaps, in your parent’s or grandparent’s generation, bigger meant better. “Keeping up with the Joneses” meant that as your neighbour added on square fe …

What to Look for When Choosing a Great Camera for Photography School There are so many great choices to choose from when purchasing a digital camera for photography school. So many options in fact, that it can be daunting to pick the right …

Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Filmmaking Alumni Ivan Kulas. He filled us in on what he’s been up to since graduation, the best thing he learned during his program, and his future career goals.     Program and grad date …

Film Alumni Finds Career at Local Production Company In case you haven’t heard, the film industry in the Okanagan Valley is booming!  Even though Vancouver may be known as Hollywood North, the Okanagan has secured its spot as a highly desir …

Recently, we connected with Advanced Interior Design & Technology Alumni, Rebecca Bors. She filled us in on what she’s been up to since graduation, the most valuable thing she learned in her program and her top tip for students.   Progr …

We sat down with Alumni, Matthew Senn to discuss his career success. He shared some insights on working through the pandemic and what made the biggest difference for him in his animation career. What was your first job after graduating from …

We sat down with Alumni, Peter Nightingales to discuss his career success. He shared some insights on working through the pandemic and what made the biggest difference for him in his Audio Engineering career. What was your first job after g …

5 Reasons Students From The United States Choose to Study in Canada Centre for Arts and Technology (CAT) is one of Canada’s leading post-secondary education institutions specializing in technical arts diplomas like Animation, Audio Engineer …

Chris ‘Hollywood’ Holmes (CAT’s Audio Engineering & Production Department Head) shares how important it is to get credit for your projects. Decades ago, when you worked on an album or single, your name would appear in the liner notes th …

Interior Design Q6 students applied their (considerable) design skills a little closer to home this term – the CAT reception area, to be specific! When you run a Design School, the least you can hope for is a little free design advice from …

Taking your first steps towards the creative career you want is much easier with some great tips from experts – like CAT’s Marketing Consultant ‘Ninja’ Emily Chow. Emily Chow is a marketing strategist, copy-writing unicorn, and owner of mar …

With film credits on almost all The CW Network’s ‘DC Superhero’ projects, ‘Yellowjackets’ and (most recently) ‘The Peacemaker’, 2013 Professional Filmmaking graduate Jordan Marlin is creating a great career for himself. What was your first …

Krista Gerstmar has had a really interesting journey since graduating from CAT’s Veterinary Hospital Assistant program in 2020. She talks about her work for the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society, and her future plans. “I am from a small f …

Hard work and perseverance are key ingredients behind Animation graduate Katie Klein’s successful career. She talks to Sean Ridgway (Animation Department Head) about her journey. Katie Klein is a 2018 graduate of the 3D Animation program. K …

Filming a commercial for Okanagan Spirits ‘BRBN Whiskey’ proved to be ‘thirsty work’ for CAT’s Professional Filmmaking Q3 students. Professional Filmmaking students have been in high spirits recently – quite literally! As part of their Cine …

For CAT AIDT Instructor Tori Brownrigg, Interior Design plus Wedding Event Planning equals a successful and fulfilling career. CAT: Tell us a bit about your career. Where did you train, how long have you been an interior designer and where …

Our 2D and 3D animation alumni have been doing some great things out in the real world of industry! If you check out the credits on a range of new and popular animated shows over the past year, you would be able to recognise a ton of names …

Animation alumni Jenna Woldenga raises $2.5 million (US!) in two hours for her creative project ‘Fool’s Gold’. Centre for Arts and Technology is no stranger to the talented digital artist and storyteller Jenna Woldenga, who is an alumni of …

Graduate. Check. Get first job. Check. But, for two of CAT’s recent Professional Photography grads, it didn’t necessarily happen in that order! Recent CAT Professional Photography graduates Georgia Field and Elizabeth Corbett have already o …

Discover how RV’s, a roof and awards figure into Jennifer Yeo’s very successful Interior Design career. CAT: Tell us a bit about your career. Where did you train, how long have you been an interior designer and where have you worked? JY: I …

Silence may be golden, but in filmmaking terms it’s also REALLY challenging, as CAT’s Professional Filmmaking students found out. As a part of their ‘Cinematography and Production’ course, Q4 Professional Filmmaking students were tasked wit …

What could be better than finding your dream job before you even graduate? We chatted to three recent 3D Animation students who did just that. The holy grail of any student is to be fully employed after graduation. For this blog post, we ta …

Paul Minor’s band ‘The Carbons’ have been getting lots of publicity about their ‘pop up’ tours, played out of a tour bus called ‘Carol’. Paul is a CAT ‘Audio Engineering and Production’ graduate; we talk to him about the band, the bus and a …

Find out all about our rebrand, website redesign, and the CAT graduates that helped make it happen. If you have been online recently, you may have noticed some changes taking place. CAT has been busy updating its look, and the results are p …

Teigen Gayse graduated from CAT’s Audio Engineering and Production Program in 2014 and has been forging a career in country music ever since. Teigen Gayse’s new single ‘Blame the Wine’ (from her album ‘Teigen Gayse’) is making a great showi …

Congratulations to Ashley Grunow | 2021 Recipient of THE KNOLL MODERN ALWAYS AWARD Centre for Arts and Technology is proud to present THE KNOLL MODERN ALWAYS AWARD to Ashley Grunow, a graduating student of the Advanced Interior Design and T …

Zach Haight   What do Amazon, Jeff Bezos, ‘Lord of the Rings’, rocketships and non-disclosure agreements have in common? The answer is CAT Network Security Specialist graduate, Zach Haight.  CAT: When did you graduate from the Net …

Name: Babita Kanda Age: 21 Date of Birth:  24.02.1999 Program of Study:  Network Security Specialist Graduation: October, 2019 I am privileged by the opportunity to introduce myself to you. My name is Babita Kanda. I am from Punja …

Students from CAT’s Professional Filmmaking program have been busy shooting a video for this Kelowna-based dance initiative. For this week’s blog we speak to Melissa Sorge of The Body Project and Victor Poirier, CAT Digital Filmmaking Depar …

Name and age? Prabjit Khun Khun, 26 Where are you from? I’m Okanagan born and raised! When did you graduate from CAT? I graduated from the Interior Design Diploma course in October, 2014. You were previously a student on CAT’s Interior Desi …

From Alberta to BC Taylor is originally from Edmonton, AB, but moved around from Cold Lake, AB to Ardrossan, AB and to Kelowna, BC where she currently lives. After taking two 18 months of Digital Filmmaking in college (with the other caged …

West Kelowna turned back time to the era of speakeasies and gangsters this term, thanks to a cohort of CAT’s Professional Photography students. PHOTOGRAPHY: Elizabeth Corbett; Deborah Geortzen; Kylie Bikow; and Georgia Field. MODELS: Annika …

Ryan’s Journey to CAT Being interested in filmmaking from a young age, I have always had a desire to learn as much as possible about the filmmaking process. Whether that be from interviews or critiques about various films, the technical asp …

Theresa Collins-Nelson is a Veterinary Health professional who has recently launched her own consultancy focusing on work-place wellness – including effective and healthy communication, mental health ‘First Aid’ and improving workplace cult …

When Jeremy Drainville graduated from the CAT Digital Photography department in 2017, he was already recognised by his instructors as ‘one to watch’. Fast forward to 2019, and he has proven them right. Jeremy is now one of the two resident …

Ciara is a graduate of the Advanced Interior Design Program here at the Centre for Arts and Technology. She’s learned so much during her time at CAT and she shares with us her beliefs about design, pushing boundaries, and the importance of …

Centre for Arts and Technology’s Q3 Graphic and Web Design students are boxing clever with packaging projects for local Okanagan businesses. A box is just a box. Or is it? Especially when the box in question is the receptacle for your caref …

Covid notwithstanding, networking and collaboration is as important as ever to the business of making music. CAT’s Audio Engineering and Production Department Head Chris Holmes gives us the scoop! One of the more positive things that has co …

From Air Rescue to Digital Photography Jacquie Tremblay is a newly enrolled Digital Photography student who spent the first part of her life flying Air Rescue.  “Airplanes are cool!” says Jacquie, by way of explanation for her original …

CAT Animation Program Alumni and Emmy Award Winner Nothing makes us happier at CAT than seeing our former students succeed. At this year’s 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Bardel Studios won ‘Outstanding Animated Program’ for ‘Rick & …

5 years in the Canadian Air Force led her to become a Graphic Designer Doreen Lambert has swapped a Canadian Air Force uniform for a MAC, and has joined the Graphic and Digital Design department. “I originally joined in 1990, about 16 years …

This term CAT’s Professional Photography students got to practice their skills on a beautiful vintage Porsche. CAT’s Professional Photography students practiced their product photography in style this term – shooting a beautiful red vintage …

Interior Design Program Challenge Winner Last term, AIDT student Cassidy Stober was the lucky winner of a design challenge set by Westwood Fine Cabinetry, Kelowna. The challenge? To design a Mid-century Modern-inspired drinks cabinet. The i …

‘Top Ten’ Design Entry by Rebecca Bors for the 2021 FORM Student Innovation Competition CAT Interior Design student Becky Bors makes the Top 10 with her design solution for the 2021 FORM Student Innovation Competition. “I’m pleased to infor …

We are thrilled to announce that CAT Professional Photography student Autumn MacDuff won SILVER in the 2021 Moscow International Foto Awards! Her photograph entitled ‘Phoenix Rising’ was entered into the ‘People/Self-Portrait/Non-Profession …

McKenzie Cooper: CAT Interior Design Program Graduate and MASI Award Winner Tell us a little bit about your time at CAT. “I stumbled upon CAT when searching for Interior Design schools. One thing that led me to CAT and ultimately choosing t …

For this issue of interFACE, Animation Department Head Sean Ridgway had the pleasure to interview Chris Butikofer, a very successful 3D Animation alumni and overall great guy who’s just bought his first condo (wow, time flies). Chris Butiko …

The CAT Learning Lounge on Youtube is a place where people can come and learn all about the various topics taught by Centre for Arts and Technology, whether it be in long-form or in bite-sized form with our Learning Pods and/or Learning Bla …

CAT Chat is the official podcast for Centre for Arts and Technology, the digital art school based out of Kelowna BC Canada. On this episode, host Chris Morris interviews Camille Craig, alumni of the Audio Engineering and Production program. …

Graphic & Web Design is an extremely well-rounded program that prepares you for a number of career paths including Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Production and Interactive Design, Layout Design and more! Our graduates are highly s …

We talk about re-inventing the wheel, but how about redesigning the alphabet? This term, CAT’s Graphic & Web Design students did just that, in their ‘Layout and Design for Print’ class, creating new typographical alphabets out of items …

Centre for Arts and Technology presents CAT Chat hosted by Chris Morris chatting with Professional Filmmaking Alumni Brendon Rodney, who has worked in the Vancouver Film Industry since graduating in 2012. Brendon has worked on many TV and m …

This week’s Learning Blast is Part 1 where we discuss the Psychology of Color as it relates to Interior Design. Can some colors make people uncomfortable? Can some colors make people feel at ease? Find out why by watching the video! And whi …

CAT’s Photography students have been experimenting with various photographic styles from the past, with great results. For their HP 2010 course, students researched movements like surrealism and image makers like David Bailey, Cindy Sherman …

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of the industry concerning all of our programs. In this episode, we have our first returning guest as we agai …

The CAT Learning Lounge is a place where people can come and learn all about the various topics taught by Centre for Arts and Technology, whether it be in long-form or in bite-sized form with our Learning Pods and/or Learning Blasts. Other …

Tyler Gillis, a CAT Audio Engineering and Production alumni, is making a name for himself in audio. In this blog post, he talks to AEP Department Head Chris Holmes about his journey since graduating in 2016. Chris Holmes: Can you please giv …

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of industry concerning all of our programs. With this episode, we do something a little different…we speak …

Centre for Arts and Technology’s Youtube Learning Lounge offers Learning Blasts for all to enjoy! This week’s CAT Learning Blast talks about common mistakes we all make when trying to come up with passwords for our various social media and …

After working around the globe, we are super-happy that instructor Asen Georigiev has found a home in CAT’s Network Security department.   Tell us a bit about your background. I am originally from Bulgaria, I live in Burnaby and I …

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of the industry concerning all of our programs. On this episode, we talk to 3D Animation (formerly known as A …

In our CAT Learning Blast #3, we take you on a tour of the various classrooms where our students study their various programs. We show you the 2D Animation Art Room, the 3D Animation Cintiq Room, Audio Engineering and Production’s Studio A, …

For the past year, Eva Hartmann, Vet Tec and instructor on CAT’s Veterinary Hospital Assistant program, has been busy creating a new wildlife charity for the Okanagan – ‘Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society’. Tell us a little bit about …

Okanagan company ETA Energy Solutions has been working with CAT’s Interior Design department on a design competition on eco-friendly modular housing. Over the last two terms, CAT’s Interior Design students have been working with ETA Energy …

Thanks to instructor Elizabeth Dykosky, CAT students have work on display at a new exhibition at Kelowna’s RCA Gallery.   Thanks to instructor Elizabeth Dykosky, CAT students have work on display at a new exhibition at Kelowna’s RCA Gallery …

Hayley Morin, alumni from CAT’s 2017 Digital Filmmaking program, has hit the big time with ‘ Joe Buffalo’. This documentary on the First Nations’ skateboarder has recently been selected for the prestigious 2021 ‘South by Southwest’ Film Fes …

Hagar Wirba graduated from CAT’s Digital Photography program in December 2020 and already has work exhibited at the Kelowna Art Gallery. You were one of the artists chosen by ARTSCO (Arts Council of the Central Okanagan) as part of their ‘S …

The annual Digital Bootcamp is the highlight of Centre for Arts and Technology’s year!  It represents months of hard work and allows all of us at the school to “show off”, as high school students – and sometimes their family members – come …

2D Alumni Jenna Woldenga talks to Animation Department Head Sean Ridgway about her online success post graduation. Dingo Doodles Electric Bunny Comics Jenna Woldenga is a self-made successful YouTuber. She is a 2015 graduate of CAT’s 2D dip …

Graphic Design graduate Mac Kokoska has gone from the CAT classroom to the Okanagan film set in just 3 short months. You graduated from Graphic and Digital Design this past September and now you are busy working in film here in Kelowna – ho …

  Have you ever thought about becoming an Animator? On Wednesday, March 3rd from 6-7 pm PST,  Animation Department Head Sean Ridgway will host a panel discussion with our special guests about their experiences in the Animation Industry! Spe …

CAT Audio Department Head Chris ‘Hollywood’ Holmes was busy in the studio this term – with Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger. Read about the experience, and what led up to it. “Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity” – Lucius Annae …

Digital Photography students Jessica Daly and Hagar Wirba have been making a name for themselves in high level competitions and projects in the photography community. This week we speak to Hagar Wirba about her recent success. HAGAR WIRBASe …

Digital Photography students Jessica Daly and Hagar Wirba have been making a name for themselves in high level competitions and projects in the photography community. This week we speak to Jessica Daly about her recent success. JESSICA DALY …

Comedian and CAT instructor Velina Taskov along with CAT alumni Brittany Hartfelder (both from the Veterinary Hospital Assistant program) are the comic minds behind a new podcast that irreverently captures the highs and lows of working in a …

Recent CAT Network Administration Specialist alumni Nathan Taylor found employment in his chosen industry; in the middle of a pandemic, before he even left college! When did you graduate from CAT? Nathan Taylor: I graduated late September 2 …

Since graduating two short years ago, CAT 2D Animation and Digital Art alumni Samantha Chalmers has landed the animation ‘dream job’ on hit program ‘Rick and Morty’. Did you always want to be an animator? Or did something specific open up t …

CAT’s Digital Filmmaking students have been busy filming episodes of ‘Two Night Show’, a 30-minute talk show concept they hope to air on local stations. Noah Arnott-Gannon, one of the producers, talks us through the journey. Photograph by V …

This past holiday season CAT’s Interior Design students got busy putting their considerable design skills to good (and charitable) use! Photography by Grant Robinson November 20 was construction day in the production studio, as CAT Interior …

We LOVE it when our alumni find meaningful employment – and when FOUR Veterinary Hospital Assistant graduates all find work at the same place? Well… we think that’s pretty special! Above: Daryl-Lynn Landon (L), Kiara Dubois (R) If you have …

Essentially, photographers are story-tellers, and photo essays aim to tell us stories with pictures instead of words. This post we look at photo essay work from Digital Photography student Hagar WirbaWhat It Means To Be ‘Me’| Hagar Wirba Wh …

Essentially, photographers are story-tellers, and photo essays aim to tell us stories with pictures instead of words. This post we look at photo essay work from Digital Photography student Emily Kearnan. Skin Deep | Emily Kearnan I am worki …

CAT’s Network Administration Specialist program is expanding – all the way to India. Did you know that CAT is partnering up with a company called Wingz to deliver our NAS program in India? The idea is that the students in India can complete …

This term, CAT’s film studio has been filled with the sound of country as the Digital Filmmaking students create a music video for local artist Jeff Piatelli. Digital Filmmaking students in the CAT studio creating music video with local cou …

With LEED Certification already under her belt, Advanced Interior Design Technology’s Ashlee Bardos is already ahead of the game. With sustainability and eco-friendly practices very much top of the building industry’s mind these days, LEED …

Students from CAT’s Graphic Design program are already dipping their toes into the wonderful world of freelancing. “To get real work experience, you need a job, and most jobs will require you to have had either real work experience or a gra …

Essentially, photographers are story-tellers, and photo essays aim to tell us stories with pictures instead of words. This post we look at photo essay work from Digital Photography student Torrance YoungChief CULTURAL CONNECTION | Torrance …

While many of us dealt with the Covid pandemic by hunkering down with snacks and cable, CAT Digital Photography alumni Deval Kirby got busy organising EXPOSURE CARES, a food drive for his community in Nassau. Please tell us a little about t …

CAT students across the animation and filmmaking departments are staying busy with STORYHIVE’s ‘Reel Youth’ short film initiatives. Cheyanna Kidd, CAT animation student, recently made the news this spring when she and her partner Kurtis Pes …

CAT Audio Engineering & Production Alumni Teigan Gayse has been busy recording her first album. CAT’s social media has been abuzz this term with media links relating to CAT alumni Teigen Gayse’s first album. Since graduating in 2014, Te …

2020 Interior Design Program Awards Centre for Arts and Technology is proud to present the following awards to graduating students of the Advanced Interior Design and Technology Program. Victoria Zenon-Weir The Knoll Modern Always Award The …

Meet John Vu – Director of Information Technology for the Open Door Group in Vancouver, as well as lead instructor on CAT’s Network Security programs. How did you get into Network Security? I have always found Information Technology interes …

Emily Cross (nee Ireland), ADID, graduated from CAT’s Interior Design program in 2017 and has been working ever since! Tell us a little bit about your time at CAT. I’ve always enjoyed school, but going to school for something you’re passion …

CAT Digital Photography student Ira Aikman has been busy working with the Okanagan Film Commission as a location scout. Firstly, what was the production/company/etc you were working for, or was it just general work for the OK Film Commissio …

How is it that a musician can cultivate mass amounts of plays on their first release when other musicians struggle for years without getting anywhere? This past month CAT quarter three EMP student Noah Ridgway came out swinging with his fir …

CAT Chat is the official podcast of Centre for Arts and Technology, where host Chris Morris speaks to teachers, alumni and members of industry concerning all of our programs . CAT Chat is the official podcast for Centre for Arts and Technol …

Graphic Designer and CAT instructor Carrie Mayhew talks to interFACE about her new job working with ‘Love It Or List It’s Jillian Harris. What originally attracted you to Graphic Design, and where did you study? Since a young age, Art and c …

Did you know that CAT (with its 2D and 3D animation programs) is now considered one of the Top 10 Animation Schools in Canada? The Animation programs at CAT have finally cracked the top ten! In May, the eighth annual international rankings …

Summer is here. This issue our Veterinary Hospital Assistant professionals share some of their tips and tricks for navigating the summer season with pets. CODEE KOCH | Technician Assistant, Vernon Veterinary Clinic I think heat stroke is a …

CAT’s Digital Filmmaking program is happy to hear that production is reopening in the valley. There has been some good news for the local film industry as The Canada Press and Castanet.net have reported that the film industry is on line to …

Animation alumni Jessica Barker talks us through her powerful illustration inspired by the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. Illustration by Jessica Barker This powerful and timely graphic recently appeared on the social media pages of one of …

The following blog was written by Graphic Design & Web Development student Kim D’Sa who made the journey from Dubai to CAT and details the best parts of Kelowna! Coming to Kelowna. View of Okanagan Lake It is a crazy transition leaving …

Could anything be more fun than promoting a course you love in an exotic location? Animation Department Head Sean Ridgway tells us all about his (pre-Covid!) trip to Central America doing this very thing. Viva La Mexico! In the first week o …

Things get a bit ‘fowled’ up in the studio for Digital Photography. This term, CAT’s Photography Studio played host to some very prestigious fowl. On Jan 29 and 30th, Dudley DeLeenheer, Club President of the Vernon Pigeon and Poultry Club, …

How the Canadian Animation/VFX Industry has thrived despite COVID-19 While dealing with the global COVID-19 Pandemic, a lot of businesses and industries have had to change how they function.  Some businesses have had to temporarily shu …

No push-ups, no obstacle course, just pure awesomeness. Want to find out more about your career in digital arts and entertainment? Our special Summer edition of Bootcamp is a multi-day, jam-packed adventure and is a combination of education …

‘Mixing and Mastering’ with Studio DMI engineer Luca Pretolesi is being offered online to all CAT Audio Engineering students and alumni! That’s right – all CAT audio students and alumni have the (online) opportunity to learn from the best. …

Deciding to study in another country is both a challenging and rewarding experience. This issue CAT Surrey Network Security Specialist graduate Babita Kanda tells us about her experience. Name: Babita Kanda Age: 21 Date of Birth: 24.02.1999 …

Magician and mentalist Ryan Michael popped into CAT this term to update his website photos with the Digital Photography students, and treated us all to a free magic show at the same time! Here at CAT, we love it when our favorite people dro …

This February, the CAT campus played host to StoreyHive ‘Reel Youth Community Project’ winners’ workshop, which included a group of our own talented Digital Filmmaking students! On the weekend of February 22-23, CAT’s campus was swarmed by …

VHA instructor Shannon B. joined Okanagan members to travel to the Annual VCA Canada conference in Vancouver. Credit where credit is due. Which means a BIG CAT shout out to Monica Stiller (Hospital Manager, Trilake Animal Hospital and Refer …

TESTING…TESTING…1…2…3… Centre for Arts and Technology is going LIVE! Our Live Learning Lounges are just the latest way to connect with us online! Learning Lounges will be presented LIVE, delivered by one of our knowledgeable Instr …

Six students from Digital Filmmaking (three from Q2 and three from Q6) were able to work as PA’s (Production Assistants) on NBC TV series ‘Resident Alien’ which was being shot locally in Ashcroft, BC, during the January 2020 term. The oppor …

Graphic Design instructor Carrie Mayhew has just recently received her own ‘red rose’ from ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘Love It Or List It’ personality Jillian Harris.   Harris, who resides in West Kelowna has just hired one of our favorite CAT …

Welcome to our first (of hopefully many!) student blog post, brought to you by Digital Photography student IRA AIKMAN, who talks us through his process on some of his recent projects for the History of Photography course. One of the strengt …

The CAT Marketing team spoke to Director of Education Matt Redmond and Technical Services Manager Matt Chambers.  They had the following to share with us about CAT’s current situation and our plans for continuing to deliver top-quality …

Studying Interior Design at CAT is always full of lots of fun projects and activities – like these ones! Each year, CAT’s Interior Design program implements three interesting approaches to get students to explore topics like the ‘History of …

Meet Peter Vigilante-Singh, Graphic Design & Web Development’s coding wizard and sartorially-savvy lead instructor. If you see an immaculately suited and booted gentleman wandering the halls of CAT, make sure you stop and say ‘hello’ to …

Editorial and commercial photographer Grant Robinson is just one of the things that makes CAT’s Digital Photography department so awesome. Grant Robinson is a professional photographer, lead instructor for the Digital Photography program at …

‘Reel Youth’ Community Stories Project Workshop to be Held at CAT Kelowna Okanagan winners of the 2019 ‘Reel Youth’ Community Stories Project will be gathering in Kelowna on Feb 22-23 for a weekend long workshop that will be held on campus …

We feel very lucky to have the lovely Laura Wentworth, from Wentworth Music in Kelowna, as one of CAT’s AUDIO instructors. Who are you, and what do you teach at Centre for Arts and Technology?My name is Lora Wentworth, and I teach the first …

Digital Filmmaking students from Kelowna’s Centre for Arts and Technology (CAT) have received a $10,000 grant from the STORYHIVE & Reel Youth Community Stories project. Grant winners were announced in Dec 2019 and this month (Feb 22-23) …

What is the most helpful/useful/important thing you have learned this term, that will help you (or someone else!) next term? “Try not to get overwhelmed with the assignments, especially as the course progresses. Just breathe and tackle it a …

CAT’s Digital Filmmaking students are getting real life experience putting together their first television segment production. This term Digital Filmmaking’s Q5 students have been busy putting together a pilot for their own travel and cooke …

Dr. Heather Gordon is a Veterinarian at Trilake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre here in the Okanagan, and also one of CAT’s Veterinary Hospital Assistant program’s valued instructors. This issue we get to know her a bit better through …

Recognition. Takes. Time. If you don’t believe us then listen to the words of producer Chris Holmes – CAT’s Audio Engineering Department Head – who just received his third (and 1st Canadian) Gold Record. “In the age of torrenting, illegal d …

The Centre for Arts and Technology is excited to announce that from this point forwards our graduating Veterinary Hospital Assistant students will be receiving upgraded ‘Diploma’ status, rather than the previous ‘certificate’. “When the cre …

CAT provides support to our students after graduation and through our Student Success Department, we assist them in landing some pretty sweet jobs. With a number of animation studios in Kelowna, many of our animation graduates are able to f …

Centre for Arts and Technology’s annual Digital Bootcamp is fast approaching! But if you have never heard of DBC before, you might be wondering, “What is Digital Bootcamp?”. Well, let us explain it to you… Digital Bootcamp is an event creat …

Nothing beats acquiring your first job two weeks BEFORE you have even written your final exams, and this is the enviable position that seven (count ‘em – SEVEN) of our graduating Veterinary Hospital Assistant students find themselves in. Br …

Three friends have ended up on the Interior Design Program, at different times, thanks to word-of-mouth – from each other! Photo Grant Robinson First Diana told Krystina. Then Krystina told Irena…They say word of mouth is the best marketi …

Digital Film students have been busy learning all about music videos, by producing TWO of them for local Rock Creek band ‘Ripped’. There’s nothing we love more than a ‘live’ project at Centre for Arts and Technology, so when ex-Toronto band …

Hello, Centre for Arts and Technology Graduates! Graduation day is almost upon us! We are very excited to celebrate with you and your friends and family. Please read the following carefully as there is very important information regarding t …

Welcome everyone to our 2019 grad exhibition show, we are excited to showcase this new batch of students moving forward in their careers! The programs featured with showcased work will be Event and Promotions Management, Network Security Sp …

Press Release  July 24, 2019  The Interior Design Program at Centre for Arts and Technology, Kelowna is excited to announce the creation of The Knoll Modern Always Award which will be awarded to a Graduating Student of the Advanced Interior …

Music may be life, but life is more than just music, as lead Electronic Music Production instructor Taylin Simmonds makes clear in his new podcast ‘Just Talk About It’ Taylin Simmonds is a lead instructor on the Electronic Music Production …

Every year, Centre for Arts & Technologies Digital Film students are paired up with local companies to shoot a corporate video. This ‘live’ project is part of the Business of Video and Film course and is done in partnership wi …

Words by Audio Engineering & Production Instructor Chris Holmes If working for yourself is the dream, here’s what you need to know: That First Year The first year of a new business venture sucks. There’s just no other way to spin it. St …

CAT Animation’s Department Head Sean Ridgway talks us through a great workshop opportunity he set up this past term to multi-train recent grads for current industry gaps. One of my motto’s as Animation Department Head at Centre for Art …

Doesn’t every designer long to see their ideas turned into reality? For one lucky interior design student, this is exactly what is going to happen. The Interior Design Department has been busy with a collaborative competition with Westwood …

As Centre for Arts & Technology grads are heading out to find gainful employment, we thought some tips from staff and alumni might prove helpful. “I think the biggest thing to remember is to be confident – confident in the experience yo …

OK. Hands up how many of you have a password that combines your cat’s name with your birthday. Just me then? Somehow I don’t think so. We know it’s wrong, but it’s easy, and anyway, what are the chances of something bad actually happening, …

On July 16th, the 2018 DesignEX Okanagan brought together manufacturers, suppliers, interior designers, architects and others from the building industry for a trade show and education day, and Centre for Arts & Technologies students wer …

Deborah Lampitt-McConachie interviews Alumni Adam Marton Beke, as they discus Life at CAT, Network Administrative Security, and what he’s up too now in his field of work. When did you graduate from CAT’s Network Administrative Security prog …

This term, the Digital Filmmaking students are super busy, doing what they do best – filming. Digital Filmmaking students are currently busy working on two major projects. The first is a short Narrative Film project entitled ‘Up or Down’. “ …

This semester we said hello to a number of new Veterinary Hospital Assistant instructors Dr. Heather Gordon, Shannon Borynsky, Michelle Barker, Melissa Brayley, Michelle Heil, and Lisa Richter. Get to know them in today’s blog post! 1. What …

He loves to write. He is an introvert. He is an artist. Why should you know these? Well…simply put, Matthew was able to turn his life experience as an introvert, and his love for art and writing, into something really cool – a graphic nov …

Jad Warde Photography Digital Photography students practiced their skills on two very different subjects – live and not-so-live. There was lots of emulation of historical masters, and students also started questioning where they wanted to t …

Old School, New School How times change. Network Security Specialist instructor Fred Brown has been in the computer business for 50 years, and can remember when one single machine could take up an entire room. Q. How did you originally get …

Chris “Hollywood” Holmes Some seriously sage advice from Audio Engineering & Production instructor Chris Holmes on how to navigate the perils of being self-employed. Six things Chris learned working for himself: I’ve been an audio engin …

Twirling Umbrellas Team Twirling Umbrellas. The name could belong to an uber-cool band, but instead, it is the uber-cool marketing company belonging to uber-cool entrepreneur (and Centre for Arts & Technology Graphic & Digital Desig …

Words: Deborah Lampitt-McConnachie Nothing is better than having a say about the things that impact us. That is why, here at the Centre for Arts & Technology, we are so happy to have Krista Paine as part of our interior design team. Kri …

The 2018 Tommie Awards sees Advanced Interior Design Technology graduate Bethany Friesen on a winning career track. Nothing is cooler than already being employed in your preferred profession before you have even graduated, unless – that is …

Drinks Cabinet – Grant Robinson Advanced Interior Design Technology student Cassidy Stober was the lucky winner of a design challenge set by Westwood Fine Cabinetry, Kelowna. The challenge? To design a Mid-century Modern-inspired drinks cab …

Chris Hummel – Location Sound Words: Deborah Lampitt-McConnachie Chris Hummel doesn’t remember exactly how he heard about the Centre for Arts and Technology. Indeed, he doesn’t even remember contacting the college, but when course advisor M …

Canadian Mint Polar Bear Words: Sean Ridgeway There aren’t many people who can say their work is literally worth cold, hard cash-in-hand; but with his ongoing work for the Canadian Mint, Centre for Arts & Technology 3D Animation alumni …

We sat down with Chris “Hollywood” Holmes, the department head of the Audio Engineering & Production program at the Centre for Arts & Technology. Here is what we learned: Q. What made you decide to become an audio engineer? A. I thi …

Studio DMI Words: Taylin Simmonds Ever wonder who is behind many of the most popular tracks you hear on the radio? The team at Studio DMI in Las Vegas has been leading the way in the electronic music scene for years. Studio DMI’s head engin …

Everybody Loves Randal Words: Natasha Di Luorio & Carla Du Toit Randal is the dad everyone wished they had. He is a motivator, and realist, and a pivotal member of the Centre for Arts & Technology. If you stepped into any of his Pro …

And the Winner Is… Words: Deborah Lampitt-McConnachie The Saskatchewan/Alberta border town of Lloydminster is just about as far away for the glamour of Hollywood as you can get. However, it is home town to Centre for Arts & Technology …

Imaged sourced from empowermentandpurpose.com Author: Natasha Di Iuorio/Carla Du Toit Success doesn’t just happen. It’s hard won, usually after an ongoing series of trial and error. We talked to CAT students about the most important th …

The Network Bouncer Author: Natasha Di Luorio/ Carla Du Toit Centre for Arts & Technology Network Security alumni Zachary Haight makes sure the right code gets in, and the wrong code stays out… Q: Your age, where are you from original …

Rocket Monkeys Author: Sean Ridgeway On Nov 27th, 2D Animation & Digital Art Quarter 1 students and Animation for Game, Film & Visual Effects Quarter 1 students were exceedingly happy to have been visited by guest speaker Todd Ramsa …

The characters have been animated, the models photographed, the films edited and with that, Digital Bootcamp 2019 has come to a close for another year! We boasted last year that Bootcamp 2018 was the BEST BOOTCAMP EVER…well we are happy to …

IDC Membership, NCIDQ exam and Provincial Registration – CONFUSED? There can be confusion about eligibility for IDC (Interior Designers of Canada) membership, for writing the NCIDQ Exam (professional exams for Interior Designers) and the el …

Katelyn Bennett-McCrea: I’ve chosen to go into photography, due to me loving to be creative. I’ve always loved being able to capture true moments of people around me, to show people in a way that I see them, and also being able to show peop …

TAAFI ‘Toronto’s Animation Arts Festival’ was a whirlwind 2-day conference this past November that highlighted all the latest trends, productions, artists and creative types that have made this industry what it is and what it continues to a …

Every year in Term 4, CAT’s Digital Filmmaking students are paired up with local companies to shoot a corporate video. This ‘live’ project is part of the Business of Video and Film course and is done in partnership with Accelerate Okanagan. …

Graduation is an anticipated time each year to celebrate the achievements of our talented students! Staff, fellow students, graduates, and their friends and family gather annually to mark the completion of programs that also mean the beginn …

CAT is pleased to announce that a partnership has been solidified between Centre for Arts and Technology and the British Columbia Institute of Technology that will mean new opportunities for past and future CAT students. A Pathway Program h …

Recently, Electronic Music Production Lead Instructor, Taylin Simmonds embarked on a journey to Las Vegas to explore and promote CAT Audio programs. See below for Taylin’s bio and first blog post. Stay tuned for more posts and be sure to ch …

Centre for Arts and Technology announced today that the assets for its campuses in Halifax, NS, and Fredericton, NB, have been acquired by the management of Success College and Maritime Business College. This acquisition does not include CA …

Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia’s interior and its unique climate offers students a virtual four-season playground. With world-class ski resorts within a short drive for incredible skiing and snowboarding in the winter, to k …

CASTANET LOGO CONTEST – AUG 2014 OVERVIEW Castanet.net was formed as a local informational website on November 1, 2000. Fourteen years later, reaching 80% of Kelowna, Castanet’s website now comprises; •  News: Local, BC, Canada and World co …

THE CENTRE’S 48 HOUR NATIONAL FILM CHALLENGE 2013 OUR MISSION The Centre’s 48-hour Film Challenge is a National arts event sponsored by The Centre for Arts and Technology; A leader in Arts and Technology Education both in the Okanagan and n …

Join us on Saturday, February 8th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm to learn the functionality of Adobe Lightroom. Our Lead Instructor Lisa Legere will be teaching workshop participants about Adobe Photoshop LIGHTROOM and how the flow of Lightroom hel …

THE FINAL CUT: KELOWNA’S FIRST FILM AND FASHION EVENT Date November 6, 2013, Doors Open and Reception at 5:00 pm Film Festival 6:30 pm Fashion Show 8:00 pm Tickets are $5.00 purchased here The Centre for Arts and Technology is proud to anno …

UPDATE 3.1.2021 Registrations for Digital Bootcamp 2021 are now closed. Thanks to all those who registered! We may accept late registrations in select mission, by speaking with Megan Reid at mreid@digitalartschool.com UPDATE 2.8.2021 Missio …

Our industry connections are something we are very proud of and provide added value to our students and graduates. We maintain close ties with our local industry partners and have industry members participate in a variety of ways; offering …

Bootcamp 2018 is in the books and this has to go down as the BEST BOOTCAMP EVER!  If you don’t believe me, ask the Bootcampers!  100% of the students who attended said on our exit survey said they enjoyed their time here on the Kelowna camp …

Centre for Arts and Technology is beyond proud to share that Audio Alumni – Tyler Martens, AKA Stickybuds has had one of his audio tracks used in the recent Spiderman trailer! The track used is called ‘Clap Ya Hands Now’ and was produced by …

It is not often you get to film some of the top athletes in the world, while shadowing a Gemini award winning producer and a Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer on an Olympic level sports competition, but that is just what some of our students we …

Our very own Industry Relations Placement Manager Randal Typusiak is currently down in Vancouver for the week touring some animation and VFX studios! These visits help to strengthen our connection with industry and provide opportunities for …

As the animation and visual effects industries continue to grow in British Columbia, animators and other creative types are seeking out new ways to connect with each other, find employment opportunities and feel the pulse of the industry as …

Dear Students, Staff, Colleagues,It is not the Centre’s policy to comment on executive action being taken by another country, nor does the Centre generally comment on Canadian and World news; however, in light of recent events I feel compel …

How Veterinary Hospital Assistant Students Learn Empathy Today’s class was an emotional one. It was a day for celebrating success and looking back on lessons learned. It was the final class of the program for this group of students before t …

Centre for Arts and Technology would like to present to you, Music @ Lunch! Join us on September 7th, where fashion student, Alex Tilly will be showcasing her musical talent in the student common area at 11:30am. This school social event wi …

Date: Thursday, September 1, 2016 – 11:15 Type: Recorded Category: Video Join our Success Coaches Trisha and Matt in this pre-recorded webinar, as they discuss what our coaching model is at CAT, why it is important to our students and staff …

It’s a good time to be a late twenty-something adult these days; with many things from the late eighties and early nineties making a comeback, even things that we aren’t happy to see return; high-waist shorts, crop tops, jelly sandals….**gr …

Centre for Arts and Technology is a place of learning, exploration, diversity and creativity. What better way to show you than through some student features? Over the coming weeks and months, we will be featuring some outstanding students a …

Picture this; a 19 year old who just wanted to play guitar and record music as a hobby…..Have you heard a story like this before? Do you think you know how it ends? Riley MacIntyre is the embodiment of this story.  Riley graduated from CAT …

Centre for Arts and Technology is proud to announce that a groundbreaking partnership has been established between the Centre for Arts and Technology and Langara College, Continuing Studies. This partnership will see CAT’s industry-proven 2 …

Another great story to share; recent Digital Filmmaking graduate Curtis Sandmaier’s short documentary “Stomped” has been accepted as a Semi-Finalist in the Los Angeles CineFest that will be playing at the end of the month!

Alumni Update – Graphic Design & Web Development – Colt Hogh Since graduating Colt has found his place as lead designer for TrimFX in Grande Prairie where he primarily takes care of three large accounts and non-profit organizations. Col …

Centre for Arts and Technology’s annual Digital Bootcamp has come and gone, yet again. This year we had more Bootcampers than ever join us for 4 days of fun, educational exploration into the digital arts. With almost 150 high school student …

Back in January 2016, one of our 2013 Grads, Calder Moore, has been working on a secret project.  A Graduate of the “3D Animation” program (now known as “Animation for Game, Film and Visual Effects”), Moore has been working on a design for …

On January 19th, 2016, Centre for Arts and Technology had a guest lecturer.  Mr. Don Parker, who was visiting from the University of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom, came to our school as a way to say hello to their now-sister school. …

No one said the road to becoming a professional digital filmmaker was an easy one; like many other arts-based careers, it takes dedication, commitment, drive and above all passion. Passion to make you get up early in the morning when the li …

And who can nominate people?  You can!  You don’t have to be an expert, or have gone to an art school… it’s all up to you! You can nominate someone in the community, who resides in the Central Okanagan, for awards in such disciplines as: – …

We like to think our Instructors are a pretty cool bunch, but we love when we get the chance to prove it! Recently, one of primary Digital Photography Instructors, Grant Robinson attended Crankworx Whistler, as an avid “all things MTB” prof …

Every year Centre for Arts and Technology’s Graduating Animation Students travel from Kelowna to Vancouver to tour Animation Studios.  This annual trip is a fundamental part of building and maintaining industry relationships to help CAT stu …

This term students in the CAT Audio Engineering Program were given the chance to run a recording session completely on their own, where the goal was to record five bands within five hours. Earlier this year, organizers of the ‘Tune It Down, …

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 – 09:00 to 10:00 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation Join Digital Filmmaking Department Head Victor Poirier as he discusses the future of the filmmaking industry in Canada and more specifically British Columbi …

Each year the senior cohorts of CAT’s animation programs make the pilgrimage to Vancouver. The goal is to tour studios, network with industry professionals/alumni and to be exposed to the city itself over a 3-day period. This year was our 1 …

Award-winning sports photographer Reuben Krabbe dropped by CAT this term to talk about his award-winning film ‘Eclipse’ (Best Snow Film, 2015 Banff Film Festival) and chat with InterFACE about all things photography. What made you originall …

Current Audio student Kaleb Adam a.k.a. Kairos has been selected by Teambackpack to showcase his hip-hop talent at Mission Underground in L.A. In case you haven’t heard of Teambackpack, they host one of the biggest showcases of underground …

Photography graduate Jolie Walliser has made local news in Saskatchewan for her efforts in improving the local library experience for youths in the community. Click here to read the full story.

The balloons have been popped, the music has subsided and all Bootcampers have returned to home base for one more year. As this year was our 10th anniversary of Bootcamp, we wanted to make it the biggest and best ever, and judging from init …

Centre for Arts and Technology is excited to have K-Town Pizzeria present our Music @ Lunch Series! Starting this Wednesday March 11th K-Town Pizzeria will be our sponsor for our Music @ Lunch Series. Not only will we be hosting an Alumni S …

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 – 12:00 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation The ability to develop websites, both simple and complex has solidified itself as one of the most sought-after skills for Canadians seeking employment in the d …

Over the past three months, Graphic Design and Web Development students have been working with The Central Okanagan Hospice Association to create new marketing and branding material and last Thursday, all materials were presented to the cli …

The staff at Centre for Arts and Technology love the opportunity to work together as a team and our first-ever “Enrollment Expo” was definitely a team initiative. From planning to execution, this event needed attention from nearly all of ou …

It is no secret that video games are no longer just for the stereotypical socially awkward nerd in Mother’s basement, but are you aware just how entrenched this multi-billion dollar industry is into Canadian culture? Centre for Arts and Tec …

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 – 09:00 to 10:00 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation We all need to work for a living, and for most of us that includes while we are in school. Tune in and join the discussion on how to balance your prog …

A recent survey conducted via LinkedIn has identified the most in-demand job skills and best cities to seek employment in Canada, and if you are predisposed to tech jobs, you are in luck. A sampling of LinkedIn’s over 10 million members rev …

Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 – 03:00 to 04:00 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation Tune in to hear all about CAT’s Interior Design Program and the Interior Design Industry in Canada.  This webinar will be loaded with all the info you …

Centre for Arts and Technology has a close working relationship with Bardel Entertainment, a local animation studio in Kelowna who has, to-date, hired 15 of our animation graduates. Recently, there was an opportunity to further strengthen t …

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 – 13:45 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation Listen in as Amy Nutt, Director of Marketing and Admissions reviews some ways to ease the transition between High School and Post-Secondary. Some of the topics …

When like-minded individuals come together, great things can happen, and our day spent with counsellors and teachers from the local school district is definitely the start of great things! Yesterday, we had over 30 counsellors and teachers …

The students from the Digital Filmmaking program have been working very hard on a web series and we are pleased to announce that Episode 1 is now online for you to enjoy! We will release 1 episode per day, so stay tuned on this blog post. V …

The idea to host an online gaming tournament weekend originally came from the IT department at Centre for Arts and Technology. They suggested it as a way to engage a whole new audience and bolster our presence in the local community. After …

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 – 09:00 to 10:00 Type: Live Category: Presentation Tune in to hear a special webinar designed to help you find and apply for scholarships. Presented by our colleagues at Enrollment Resources, this webinar is …

A Kelowna Alumni has started a non-profit organization aimed at protecting animals from abuse. Camille Block has started the Animal Abuse Defence Registry aimed at keeping those with animal abuse convictions from owning animals. Camille has …

For the 9th annual CATO Vancouver Studios Tour August 12-14,  our graduating Animation students from Kelowna visited Nerdcorps Entertainment, Bardel Entertainment, Atomic Cartoons, Electronic Arts and attended the Siggraph Job Fair. In addi …

Recently, Graphic Design and Web Development Department Head Christina Dulik was recently given the honour of sitting on the judging panel for this year’s BC Wine Label Awards. Centre for Arts and Technology is extremely proud of Christina …

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 – 09:00 to 10:00 Type: Live Category: Presentation Tune in to hear a special webinar designed to help you find and apply for scholarships. Presented by our colleagues at Enrollment Resources, this webinar is …

The music has come and gone, the food trucks are all packed up and the field has been cleaned of leftover debris. As the last day of The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival comes to an end, the students and staff present at the festival are …

Phew! So we all survived Day 1 and have now moved on to Day 2. Day 2 brings new artists, new guests on the festival grounds, and many new challenges for the students. It has been a wonderful and valuable education experience for them, allow …

Well as promised we are here at Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. We travelled from Kelowna by school bus, towing our gear trailer behind! Below you will see a series of mini blogs from the first day on site. All of these images are cour …

It’s not ALL noses in books and fingers on keyboards around Centre for Arts and Technology. Our students often get to go on enriching and fun fieldtrips to points in the Okanagan and BC proper. The Veterinary Hospital Assistant students spe …

Centre for Arts and Technology is pleased to announce that an articulation agreement has been reached with Yorkville University in Concord, Ontario. Articulation is the process of comparing course content between post-secondary institutions …

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 – 09:00 to 10:00 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation Tune in to hear the latest regarding career opportunities in the field of Network Administrator Specialist. We will discuss changes and challenges in the …

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 – 09:00 to 10:00 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation Tune in to hear Graphic Design and Web Development Lead Instructor Peter Singh-Vigilante speak on the state of the Canadian Graphic Design and Web Develop …

Earlier this week, animation students had the opportunity to showcase their work and hear feedback from animation alumni. Department Head of Animation Sean Ridgway was on hand to facilitate the evening and described the goal for the evening …

As we approach the end of this quarter, the Kelowna campus is buzzing with many celebratory events where students are given the opportunity to showcase the results of another term of hard work and passion. Last night saw the Digital Filmmak …

We are thrilled to feature a testimonial from one of the top Entertainment companies in the Valley. Bardel Entertainment Inc. is a “fully integrated entertainment company, engaged in developing, producing and distributing award winning, aud …

Recently one of our animation instructors was prominently featured in an issue of Culture Magazine. Elizabeth Dykosky is a very talented individual that we are proud to have as part of our instructor body. We have made a digital copy of the …

Here at Centre for Arts and Technology, we pride ourselves in connecting people with their passions and creating a bridge between opportunity and success. One way that we make our programs accessible to a larger audience is through scholars …

Last year, our Audio Engineering Department in Fredericton purchased a PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 digital mixer and recording interface for their ‘Live Sound Reinforcement’ class.  StudioLive mixers have become the industry standard for liv …

Is union the future of cinematography and photography? Back in 1839 Louis Daguerre brought photography to the world with his dream of capturing  fragments of time caught and held on the surface of silver plated copper. His invention changed …

‘Planning, designing, critiquing and analyzing are a part of my everyday life’ Everyone who knows me, knows how much I like talking.’ says Kymberlee. Currently in her third quarter of the EPM program, she has been volunteering, networking a …

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 – 03:00 to 04:00 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation Tune in to hear Audio Engineering Department Head Graham Cairns and Audio Instructor Meredith Schuurman co-host a webinar discussing the Canadian Audio Ind …

You registered. You created your submissions. You uploaded. Thanks to everyone who participated in our most recent round of contests, we loved all of your submissions and have made our judges’ job of picking the winners extremely difficult! …

As part of year-long webinar series surrounding each of our programs and the larger national and international industry they are a part of, we are proud to announce another exciting webinar! Tune in on May 21st at 3:00PST to hear Audio Engi …

The March 2014 Graphic Design & Web Development grad group has provided their skills to a worthy local organization; Okanagan Small Dog Rescue Society. The students – Samantha Cullen, Abby Rumpel, and Mercedes McCann created a complete …

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 – 09:00 to 10:00 Type: Recorded Category: Presentation Find out more about this cutting edge program and the Canadian animation industry. Have your questions answered directly by the Department Head of Animatio …

Ian MacMillan felt as though he’d been banging his head against the wall trying to chart a career path, until he stepped back, actually focused on that wall, and found his answer.  “I was in my room trying to decide what to do for school, t …

With a passion for writing, this filmmaking student is bringing her dreams to life. ‘I have always been interested in storytelling and ways to enhance the experience of film for an audience.’ Georgie is passionate about filmmaking because o …

April 8th, 2014 – Centre for Arts and Technology Audio Engineering grad, Alan Jeffries, took home an ECMA for best roots/traditional solo recording of the year at the 2014 East Coast Music Awards.  The winning album is titled ‘Coffee ’til M …

Despite some recent reports that the film industry is trickling its way back Southward, producers and actors alike will vouch that this industry is alive and well in the Okanagan. Several large budget film productions have made Kelowna home …

Hut…two…three…four, hut…two…three…four…Now drop and give me Twenty…seconds of your documentary film! Ok, so we don’t really yell at our Bootcampers, but we do encourage them to have an awesome time while on campus with us during our annual …

Two recent digital filmmaking graduates from Centre for Arts and Technology Kelowna have found success in the film industry. Sean Kotelmach, who graduated from the digital filmmaking program here in Kelowna is now currently working as a rig …

As another quarter comes to completion, it means that it’s time to say farewell to our graduating class of digital photographers. When the last group graduated, our department head; Kevin Trowbridge conceived a contest that would provide a …

Recently, Centre for Arts and Technology sponsored three of recent Graphic Design Graduates, Curtis Blanchette, Rudi van Heerden, and Dan Swedberg to attend Startup Week Okanagan. This popular local annual business and technology event brin …

Having second thoughts about your chosen career path?  Find yourself losing steam midway through post-secondary studies, worried that maybe your supposed dream field actually isn’t for you?  It’s never too late to switch gears and follow yo …

The Centre for Arts and Technology’s six Digital Photography students are graduating, and are holding a launch and release of their new photography brands and businesses. These six photographers all hold a very different and personal style …

Presented by Brad Perry   This Music NB workshop covers how to prepare for an album recording and is geared towards artists who have never recorded professionally and/or artists who would like to increase their productivity in the studio. T …

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 – 09:00 to 10:00 Type: Live Category: Presentation Hosted by • Kevin Trowbridge, Department Head, Digital Photography Program, Centre for Arts and Technology • Megan Hartridge, Instructor, Digital Photography …

Staying current with technology is of the utmost importance for quality educational delivery, each week there are better and more efficient ways to enhance the adult learning environment. Students of the Centre for Arts and Technology will …

A recent piece by Go! Okanagan featured animation Graduate Svend Alexander Gregori, who is now employed with Yeti Farm Creative here in Kelowna. We are thrilled the see graduates finding work in their field of study.

As part of the very popular Startup Week (March 7-16th 2014), Centre for Arts and Technology is pleased to welcome the public to our campus for this free workshop. Space is limited! To register, please join our Facebook event we have create …

Janel Heighton, previous student council president at Centre for Arts and Technology, is aiming to become an Environment Modeler.  Before she started at Centre for Arts and Technology, she was studying Architecture at Dalhousie University. …

Dillon Larade was pleased to hear the Centre for Arts and Technology’s animation program was here in Halifax, so he could stay close to home in Dartmouth while he went to school.  As a current student in the 3D Animation for Game, Film, and …

We recently caught up with Digital Filmmaking Graduate Thomas Bowerbank. After Graduation, Tom went on to found his own production company, Bowerbank Cinema, and has worked on a number of exciting film projects. He recently completed the sh …

Digital Filmmaking graduate Thomas Bowerbank was featured in a Castanet article about his recent digital short “Nica” and his journey to success as a filmmaker. Read the story HERE and check out our full blog post about him HERE.

Centre for Arts and Technology is always looking for ways to align passionate individuals with quality education in a fun and creative environment. One method we have used in the past and will continue to use in the future is through provid …

The current Graphic Design & Web Development grad group, Abby Rumpel – Samantha Cullen – Mercedes McCann,  have been given the opportunity to work with Mark Luongo from PRTY H3RO to develop a series of band member logos for their up-and …

Jacklyn Reinhart asks ‘What would Dave Grohl do?’ during recording phase of forthcoming project When Jaclyn Reinhart says her forthcoming album has strong ‘90s rock feel to it, she’s not mincing words. Just consider how the singer-songwrite …

Yvonne Rizkallah always knew she wanted to enter into a career where she could use her love for computers.  But after spending two years studying computer science, she sought out a new program to foster her creativity.  After taking a few y …

Emily Cook graduated from the Digital Photography Program at Centre for Arts and Technology’s Kelowna Campus in September 2012. Since that time, Emily launched her own business, Emily Cook Photography, has shot with top fashion photographer …

Last but not least, we have come to week 4 of our Lightroom workshop blog series… where has the time gone?  This week we will take a quick look at the remaining modules in Lightroom 5: Map – The Map module lets you see where your photos wer …

“I have a dream of doing sound for film”, said Brett Ardiel while attending the Centre for Arts and Technology.  Brett is one of our earlier graduates of the Audio Engineering & Production program in Fredericton. Over the years, he has …

Week 3 already!  The next most exciting set of tools in the Lightroom arsenal is the ability to manipulate, edit, enhance and even re-envision your images.  Where does all this magic happen?  In the Develop module of course 🙂  With the too …

As a technical school, we wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for our industry connections. One such connection is with the musical mastermind behind pop sensation PRTY H3RO; Mark Luongo. Mark has worked with CATO on many different …

“What do you do with all those digital images hiding somewhere on your hard drive?”  If you are like most people, chances are you have loads of digital images on your computer or on hard drives or memory cards that you never look at or wors …

As someone who has previously been in the position of graduating from a post-secondary technical institution, I know all too well the anxiety and pitfalls that come along with the excitement of graduation. Yes! I have made it! Now I can get …

I’m Lisa Legere, photography instructor from the Centre for Arts and Technology in Fredericton, New Brunswick and am excited to share with you some great news…  we are offering a complimentary workshop on February 8th to introduce you, th …

Something very cool is going on in the Professional Development Program (PDP) classes at the Kelowna Campus and the impact extends well beyond the classroom. For those not familiar with PDP, this program is designed to set students up for s …

Understanding the many facets of the animal/human bond is a huge part of the job for Veterinary Hospital Assistants. This week’s Pet Psychology class with special guest lecturer Brad Pattison and instructor Kari Lesick focused on helping st …

This Thursday’s class kicked off with another tail-wagging good time! Special guest lecturer Brad Pattison and instructor Kari Lesick led students on a fast-paced romp of a field trip at the Richter Dog Park. The Veterinary Hospital Assista …

Today’s class saw a number of radical transformations. Firstly, the Production Studio of Centre for Arts and Technology’s Kelowna Campus became, for a few high-energy hours, a simulated veterinary clinic as Veterinary Hospital Assistant (VH …

Things have gone to the dogs at the Kelowna campus of The Centre for Arts and Technology. This past Thursday one group of Veterinary Hospital Assistant students was treated to a special guest speaker; Brad Pattison of “At The End Of My Leas …

Network security has been a growing industry ever since computers and the internet really came into light. Network security is referring to any and all activities designed to protect your network. These activities protect the usability, rel …

Collaboration was the theme this week as 8 Centre for Arts and Technology program departments came together to produce a one of a kind evening. “The Final Cut” was Kelowna’s first ever film and fashion event and took months of planning and …

All Hands were on deck this past Saturday at the Kelowna Regional Library to execute a stylish event. Students from the fashion design and merchandising course at the Centre for Arts and Technology Kelowna were on hand to put the finishing …

Attention all beats fans! A one of a kind event is coming your way in downtown Kelowna; Four electronic music artist students will be throwing down their best beats at the hottest night spot in Kelowna; Sapphire. Details are below: December …

Fredericton Audio Engineering instructor Tonella Roy has taken her classroom on the road – all the way to New York City. The instructor at the Centre for Arts and Technology was selected to demo new production gear during the 135th Internat …

PRTY H3RO Music Video Shoot Centre for Arts and Technology Kelowna Campus – Studio A (and other top-secret locations!) 10:30AM – 4:00 PM On November 14th, students from Centre’s Kelowna campus will be participating in a music video shoot an …

In this time of increasing customer demands and higher competition in the photography industry, upcoming professionals like the graduating students from the digital photography school at Kelowna’s Centre for Arts and Technology need to find …

November 6, 2013 Doors Open and Reception at 5:00pm Film Festival 6:30pm Fashion Show 8:00pm The Centre for Arts and Technology is proud to announce its first Film and Fashion Event: Students from the film, fashion, and animation programs w …

This year, The Centre for Arts and Technology Kelowna Digital Photography’s department head Kevin Trowbridge created a fun way for our graduating students to celebrate their departure from the digital photography program. He conceived a fun …

Digital Photography students had the awesome opportunity to take part in Okanagan’s largest Art Show last weekend at ArtWalk in Lake Country. Seventeen students displayed an average of three prints each, with an accompanying trade show tabl …

Trevor and Cam started writing music together six years ago when life was all about high school and leaving home. During this time they both came to the conclusion that music was what they wanted to immerse their lives in. With this realiza …

Wondering what our local film students are up to? Then head-on down to Empire Theatres, Park Lane on September 5th as the Centre for Arts and Technology launches their first local student-based film festival. As the first film festival in A …

Media Button is looking for young female on camera talent for their upcoming START Biology video. Interested in starting a career in Digital Arts or Technology? Please visit our updated programs page for more info.

The graduating Graphic Design students went on a field trip this morning to check out a couple local print shops and learn about the different printing methods available. The first stop was at Speedpro Signs where they got to see the proces …

Centre for Arts and Technology will be partnering up with Kelowna Community Food Bank this Tuesday, August 27th from 8:30am-11:30am to hold a fundraiser for their No Hungry Children campaign. The fundraiser’s goal is to raise food and monet …

Like so many 20-somethings who grew up in the digital age, Evan Lewis longed to someday see his name rolling down the credits at the end of a classic video game. And just one year after graduating from the Centre for Arts and Technology as …

Wednesday September 4th, 2013 at Dolan’s Pub The Centre for Arts and Technology Set to host Back to School Bash as a fundraiser for CHIMO Helpline. Looking for a way to end the summer with a bang? The Centre for Art and Technology’s Event a …

Centre for Arts and Technology’s Kelowna campus is honoured to have a great mentor come to our campus to provide a workshop for our Digital Filmmaking students again! Richard Walden is a Director of Photography who has worked on films such …

Music has always been a passion for Josiah Ambrose, even from a young age. “I grew up with a lot of classical music and both my parents encouraged me to pursue my interests in that aspect.” As Josiah got older, he grew to understand music a …

Kleider Studios has various internship opportunites currently available. Marketing/Social Media Intern Project Development/Project Management Production Assistant Director’s Assistant Web Design/Development To learn more, check out Kleider …

She’s been making videos since middle school and is now producing professional films for a living! With all the work Carly Sappier has been doing in the film industry, she is closer than ever to her dream of traveling the world as a profess …

The Kelowna Animation program is hosting an assembly this Friday, July 26th from 6:30 – 9 pm in the lecture theatre. The assembly is being held welcome the new 3D and 2D Animation students who started in July as well as to introduce them to …

Audio Engineering’s Music at Lunch has returned! This time around, we welcome the Fort Knox Five! Fort Knox Five consists of Steve Raskin, Rob Myers, Jon Horvath and Sid Barcelona. The band is a leader in international funk, rocking the dan …

Kelowna Centre for Arts and Technology’s Digital Filmmaking grad Thomas Bowerbank is releasing a film later this year which explores what life would be like if people were to pursue the things they really want. Thomas filmed “NICA” on locat …

Peter Comrie of Full Spectrum Leadership will be coming in to speak to the Animation graduating group on Friday at 10 am. Peter will speak to students about personal responsibility and how that pertains to managing their careers. Peter exce …

Last night the Kelowna campus welcomed those interested in learning about some of the different programs offered at Centre for Arts and Technology at their Open House. Those in attendance were treated to refreshments and cake upon arrival. …

Centre for Arts and Technology Digital Filmmaking students will be holding a general casting session for roles in upcoming student films and web series. The Casting Session will be held on campus Saturday July 20 between 12:15 and 2:30 in t …

McKenzie Hedman, soon to be graduate from the Interior Design program, came to Kelowna Centre for Arts and Technology from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to pursue her dreams as an Interior Designer a short two years ago. Just as McKenzie was fini …

Monday night proved to be an electric display of student talent from Centre for Arts and Technology’s Kelowna campus! Students from the Digital Filmmaking and Audio Engineering programs came out and presented their best at Dakota’s Sports B …

The past generations have seen constant changes within the gaming world. For children now, who are used to high definition graphics and 3D animation, it’s hard to believe that the gaming world started out with putting a quarter into an arca …

On the weekend of April 20th, three members from Centre for Arts and Technology packed up their rental van and headed down to what was sure to be a weekend never to be forgotten! What better way to touch base with aspiring animators, storyb …

Kelowna Interior Design students have the unique opportunity to receive professional insight from Marjorie Horne of Caresmart Seniors Consulting next Tuesday, June 4th. Majorie has experience as a Registered Nurse, Hospice Executive Directo …

This past Friday, Audio Engineering’s Music at Lunch brought forth some amazing student talent once more! Nostalgia, a collaboration of several different musical genres came together to present a beautiful showcase of student talent. As the …

Interior Design Students took part in an educational and inspirational presentation from Rebecca Bertrand of Designtex last Wednesday. Students were able to walk away from the presentation with a new found education on the Interior Design i …

On Monday, June 17th, Centre for Arts & Technology’s Audio Engineering and Digital Filmmaking students will be showcasing student work at the Audio/Film Fusion Night at Dakoda’s Sports Bar & Grill from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. There will …

On June 8, 2013 Kelowna will host an amazing fashion show – Rock ‘n Rococo Affair. This Kip Jon Production – in conjunction with local sponsors – will present this 18th Century inspired event which will showcase the talent of local designer …

Kelowna Interior Design students will be treated to another great presentation – this time, from Rebecca Bertrand of Designtex. Designtex is a Steelcase company which carries everything from upholstery to handmade rugs. They are an industry …

Exciting news for Kelowna Interior Design student, Lauren Mason, who will be graduating this June from the program.Lauren has been offered a position with Stober Construction only 8 months after completing her FGP 401 project!Stober Constru …

Born and raised in Regina, Jordan Marlin started life after high school graduation like many others – he got a job working for Telus, but quickly realized that there was something missing. He didn’t feel content. He felt as though he should …

She started as a public volunteer at the Atlantic Film Festival, and now she’s organizing multiple weddings while being a full-time student. Jessica McCarvell is looking at one busy summer as an Event and Promotions Management student. Befo …

The Kelowna Interior Design Students took part in an educational and motivational event this Wednesday at the IDC/IDIBC Okanagan Design Exchange conference. Students connected with manufacturers and suppliers as well as fellow interior desi …

The Kelowna Digital Filmmaking students were able to take part in a very unique opportunity with We Create BC this past week. We Create BC, a movement lead by MPPIA (Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC), is producing variou …

On Thursday, May 23, 2013 the Fredericton Centre for Arts and Technology students are presenting Designmation – a showcase of student work in 3D Animation and Graphic and Web Design. The event will take place at the Cedar Tree Café from 5:0 …

An exciting announcement for our students as Public Records is offering up to $5,000 in Grants for Canadian Artists and Filmmakers to make music videos! Public Records, supported by TELUS, is offering this amazing opportunity to BC and Albe …

Boonstock Music Festival is presenting Boonstock’s Battle of Alberta on June 7th in Calgary and June 8th in Edmonton. This event gives DJ’s and producers the opportunity to become Boonstock’s Battle of Alberta’s Next Top DJ! Two of Kelowna …

The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking is hosting their 5 Day Film Challenge from Friday, May 24th until Wednesday, May 29th. This event challenges participants to put together a film – from writing all the way to editing – in only …

A little over five months ago, filming wrapped up in the Okanagan for The Sepia Films production, A Mother’s Nightmare. Now, the film will be hitting the Xtreme theatre in West Kelowna at 5 pm tonight! The film circulates around a teenage r …

The Kelowna Interior Design students will be attending the IDIBC Okanagan Chapter Design Exchange on May 15, 2013. This event will give our Interior Design students the opportunity to connect with manufacturers and suppliers as well as othe …

The Kelowna Interior Design students were privileged to receive a tour of The Factory last Thursday. The Students are in their fourth week of Sustainable Design of the BCSD 400 course and were treated to informational sessions put on by Cla …

This Friday’s Music at Lunch performers, Manual Scavengers, put on an amazing show today as their peers, professors and friends took in the half hour rock session. The band is made up of Audio Engineering students Radial Ginjo (J. Zeyha) an …

Former Kelowna Centre for Arts and Technology student, DJ Tyler Martens, aka Stickybuds, has been featured on the Capital News website. Tyler’s sound is a unique mixture of electronic and funk music which is quickly gaining steam. Tyler was …

This week’s Music at Lunch brings Manual Scavengers to the stage to throw down an energetic rock and roll show. Manual Scavengers is composed of Kelowna Audio Engineering students Radial Ginjo (J. Zeyha) and Spanky J (W. Jerome). They gathe …

This year’s CATOFest proved to be one of a kind with a theme unlike any other…Jurassic Park! Inspired by the film that made its way back onto the big screen this year, the Event and Promotions Management students were able to put on an amaz …

Kelowna campus’ Graphic Design & Web Development grad, Eric Marciniak, and Digital Photography grad, Matthew Butterworth, have come together and produced the full length film, “Shifted” which will be presented at the Kelowna Community T …

Okanagan Woman magazine is currently accepting entries for their Okanagan Woman Summer Fashion Photo Contest 2013. This contest gives both Fashion Design and Merchandising as well as Digital Photography students the opportunity to illustrat …

Centre for Arts and Technology along with Sun FM present their Best Beats contest! All you have to do is create an original track and visit Sun FM to submit your entry. The winner of Best Beats will be determined by the number of “Likes” th …

On April 20th-21st come and visit the Centre for Arts and Technology at the 2013 Vancouver Fan Expo! This event highlights celebrities, artists, collectibles and workshops amongst the newest and hottest in Anime, Manga, Comics, Sci-Fi, Film …

He’s a multi-album artist, has a featured album on iTunes, and is a Marketing and Design consultant/entrepreneur. Yup, that’s our very own Graphic Design & Web Development student, Nick Woodman! Before discovering his passion for Graphi …

Seven weeks ago the 24 finalists out of nearly 3000 acts who entered the CBC Searchlight contest embarked on one of the most momentous experiences of their lives. Among those 24 finalists were the Good Ol Goats from Cranbrook who represente …

With Jurassic Park hitting theatres in 3D this year, it only seemed fitting that the theme for this year’s CATOFest honor the blockbuster film’s return to the big screen. CATOFest is an event put on by Event & Promotions Management stud …

Exciting news this Monday as the Good Ol’ Goats have officially made it to the finals of CBC’s Searchlight contest! The Good Ol Goats now face off against St. John’s Sherman Downey and the Ambiguous Case in hopes of walking away with the gr …

The British Columbia Technology Industry Association is offering an amazing opportunity for film savvy individuals to showcase their talent in hopes of winning $5,000 in prizes! To celebrate “20 years of Tech” BCTIA is looking for unique an …

CBC has announced the four remaining contestants in their Searchlight contest, and Cranbrook’s Good Ol Goats are proud to hold one of the top four spots! The band will now be competing head to head with Henry Norwood from Ottawa in hopes of …

Centre for Arts and Technology’s Interactive Marketing department put on a very special presentation for BootCamp 2013 parents and family members on Thursday morning. The presentation was aimed to shine light on the current trends, myths an …

Cranbrook’s Good Ol Goats have taken their talent to the next level as they join the top 8 in CBC’s Searchlight contest! The band composed of teenagers: Nolan Ackert (lead vocals, banjo and guitar), Angus Liedtke (guitar, dobro, banjo, harm …

It was an early morning on Monday as over 190 eager high school students made their way into the Trinity Baptist church in preparation for Kelowna campus’ BootCamp 2013. These grade 10-12 students were in for a day where they’d receive firs …

On the evening of March 22, nine Digital Filmmaking students had the opportunity to showcase the talent they’ve developed and expanded upon over the past 18 months of their lives as each student proudly presented their final documentary to …

CBC is giving up and coming music artists the chance of a lifetime in their Searchlight contest. Seachlight is a contest designed to help choose the next great musical act in Canada. There are 24 Searchlight finalists from across Canada, an …

Final year Graphic Design and Web Development students presented their final Design Studio 4410 projects this Wednesday morning. The two groups presented two very unique and creative businesses. The first group, Select Ltd. Edition – a shoe …

On Friday, March 15th the Digital Filmmaking’s Emerging Technologies class along with Ian Miller of Atlantic MediaWorks presented a workshop to students which exhibited the camera technology capable of working in a 2K+ resolution workflow. …

The Kelowna Digital Filmmaking program presents Prodigy 9 this upcoming Friday. Prodigy 9 is the Digital Film documentary screening which will feature work by soon to be graduates – Tim Holder, Joel Hanet, Corey Hayne, Courtney Adams, Jorda …

This week’s Music at Lunch was a true display or raw student talent as Kelowna’s own, SlenderCase, rocked the stage during Thursday’s lunch hour. Audio Engineering students Paul Minor (Drums/Percussion), Jason Koster (Guitar/Vocals), Quinn …

On February 15th Kelowna’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Department Head, Suzette van Bakel, along with 2nd year Fashion students, Katrina Haining and Dominique Enns, took part in judging the UBCO’s “What Not to Wear” contest. The contes …

The Kelowna Audio Engineering department is gearing up to bring you an exceptional showcase of musical talent this upcoming Thursday, March 14 in the CAT student lounge. The Kelowna alternative/punk rock band SlenderCase is currently record …

Janel Heighton:  Student Council President, AGFVE student, and dedicated karaoke enthusiast. Before her time at the Centre for Arts and Technology, Janel Heighton spent several years studying architecture at another school. A visual learner …

Kelowna plays host to the Okanagan’s first ever Startup Week beginning this weekend. This week long event focuses on encouraging young professionals to network through means of music, education and entertainment.  The event also serves as a …

The Animation Department at our Kelowna college campus took to Orchard Park Shopping Centre on January 27th to showcase work done by some of the school’s very best instructors and students.  The Animation booth had two computer stations set …

This week’s Music at Lunch was full of love. Literally. The Valentine’s Day edition of the Audio Engineering Department’s M@L (Music at Lunch) brought current students Nathan Peacock and Teigen Gayse together to perform in the downstairs lo …

The Kelowna Audio Engineering Department teams up with Cupid this upcoming Thursday, February 14th in the CAT student lounge to bring you their Valentine’s Day special edition of Music at Lunch. To help celebrate this romantic occasion, Aud …

Ever wonder how graphic design and web development types like yourself network? Where do they go? What do they do? The answer is simple: Digital Okanagan. Okanagan Tech Community Events is a group formed by Digital Okanagan which brings tog …

If you’re on the pursuit of becoming an entrepreneur and often find you’re asking questions like, “I wonder what sorts of challenges an entrepreneur faces? How do they deal with these challenges? What resources do they use?” then you’d bett …

The morning of January 26th started early for those attending the launch of Digital Okanagan’s PIVOT 2013. Students and instructors at our Kelowna campus along with industry professionals gathered at the school to prepare for a day of probl …

Brandon Cruz Bebe, aka BDice and Dorion Jewers, aka DJ Initial, rocked the lunch hour today at Centre for Arts and Technology Kelowna. As Kelowna Audio Engineering grad DJ Initial worked his magic, BDice free styled for his audience as they …

The recently released horror film, No Tell Motel, was filmed in the Okanagan, employing about 65 people, including a number of our Digital Filmmaking students, grads, and instructors. We asked Graham Cairns, Kelowna Digital Filmmaking Depar …

Our third quarter Digital Filmmaking students at our Kelowna, BC film school, worked on a fun (if not psychedelic!) film project in their Exercises in Visual Communications course. As part of a class assignment, they directed, produced, and …

At Centre for Arts and Technology Audio Engineering schools, we often bring in musicians, bands, and recording artists of all kinds to record in our facilities. This gives our Audio Engineering & Production students hands-on practice in …

Last quarter, Kelowna Digital Photography school student (and future fashion photographer) Ali Mathiesen, was involved a large-scale fashion shoot for an in-class school project. The project was part of her major assignment for the fashion …

At Centre for Arts and Technology, we have an innovative way to connect students to learning opportunities through our Distributed Learning Centre. Each campus has these DLC’s that allow the students resources across all three campuses, whi …

This past June, our Kelowna Digital Photography students took part in an incredible fashion photography shoot with Kevin Trowbridge, creating their own visual masterpieces. Kevin is the department head for Digital Photography at our Kelowna …

Our 2013 Digital Bootcamp dates are set and we’ve opened applications, so get ready, lace up your boots and report for duty! Digital Bootcamp is our annual multi day event that gives teens the chance to experience the exciting world of digi …

Kelowna Digital Bootcamp: March 25-28, 2013 Join us in Kelowna from March 25-28, 2013 to put your photography skills to the test and explore new ways to get create your vision through the lens of your camera. Check out the Digital Bootcamp …

Kelowna Digital Bootcamp: March 25-28, 2013 Are you someone who loves to create, design and animate? Then our Animation missions are for you. Join us at the Centre for Arts and Technology’s Kelowna campus to start exploring the world of ani …

Brandon Cruz Bebe, or BDice, is an Audio Engineering student here at the Centre for Arts and Technology’s Kelowna campus. BDice has taken on an exciting project over the last year called the Daily 16. “Every day for the last 365 Days I have …

Kelowna Digital Bootcamp: March 25-28, 2013 Do you absolutely love music and you cannot live without it? Then join us at Centre for Arts and Technology’s Kelowna campus for your start into audio engineering. This is definitely the place to …

Kelowna Digital Bootcamp: March 25-28, 2013 If you feel like you have something you want to say or promote, here is where you want to be. At the Centre for Arts and Technology’s Kelowna campus entertain your creativity and create your own w …

Kelowna Digital Bootcamp: March 25-28, 2013 Now accepting applications! Do you have a passion for movies and the art of filmmaking? Join us from for Digital Bootcamp 2013 at our Kelowna campus – the filmmaking missions will be right up your …

Everything about the world today centers around technology and it shows even when we process information. Infographics are what people use today to explain information to others simply and effectively. Using infographics is a way for people …

This past June, our Kelowna Digital Photography students took part in an incredible fashion photography shoot with Kevin Trowbridge, creating their own visual masterpieces. Kevin is the department head for Digital Photography at our Kelowna …

A common question that we get from future design students is, “what is the difference between Interior Design and Interior Decorating”?  We answered this on a broad scale in an earlier blog post: (What is the difference between Interior Des …

Riva Zietsoff, a current animation student at the Kelowna campus, sat down with us to tell us about her experience as an animation student and an exciting co-op opportunity she’s started this month. Riva was recently offered an eight month …

We recently caught up with one of our Interior Design grads from Kelowna, Jolanda Redeker. Jolanda graduated from the program in 2010, and she currently works as an Interior Designer for her own business “Homme” in conjunction with a full t …

On September 25th at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, a chapter in Halifax fashion history will be written. The first ever Fashion Design & Merchandising students to graduate from Centre for Arts and Technology (Halifax) will showcase th …

Our Kelowna campus is pleased to partner in the “Power in Partners” business event on Tuesday, October 30, with author and motivational speaker, Fred Sarkari. Sarkari will be speaking to empower the working class to push for success through …

Breandan McGrath, our Animation Program Manager (based out of Halifax), had an exciting interview recently with AnimationCareerReview. AnimationCareerReview is “THE source for aspiring animation, design, and gaming professionals seeking inf …

This past June, our Kelowna Digital Photography students took part in an incredible fashion photography shoot with Kevin Trowbridge, creating their own visual masterpieces. Kevin is the department head for Digital Photography at our Kelowna …

For Fredericton students Abby Burgess, Ben Irvine, and Rachael Quackenbush the Interior Design practicum experience was taken to the next level. Mike Ross, executive director for Restore Fredericton approached our class with the opportunity …

Recently, some of our Graphic Design & Web Development students in Kelowna, took a field trip to both Speedpro Signs Kelowna and Kelowna InstaPrint as part of their “D500″ (Design 500) course. Visiting both Speedpro and InstaPrint (just …

BC Film School students at Centre for Arts and Technology Kelowna are ready to showcase their talent after a year of dedication during the 10th Annual Kelowna Student Film Festival on September 14 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. The fest …

We received an admissions letter from a young woman named Teresa Yerxa, and we were so impressed by it we wanted to share it with everyone, with her permission of course! Teresa Yerxa will be joining us in Kelowna this October in our Audio …

September 14, 2012 marks the 10th Annual Student Film Festival – featuring animation and film – at our Kelowna campus! Mark your calendars for this red carpet event: Friday, September 14 at 7pm Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, K …

September 14, 2012 marks the 10th Annual Student Film Festival at our Kelowna campus! Mark your calendars for this red carpet event: Friday, September 14 at 7pm Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna Tickets are $10 and can be …

Dennis Baxter, the sound designer for the 2012 London Olympics, has been bringing the sounds of the Olympics alive since 1996. His innovative methods recently won him an Emmy for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. In a great interview with NPR (s …

CAT: Hi Michelle! Thanks for catching up with us today! To start out, can you tell us how you ended up choosing to take your graphic design training at Centre for Arts and Technology? Michelle: Yes! At first, I was unsure about what field t …

In this video, Kevin Trowbridge, (our Digital Photography training Department Head in Kelowna), talks about the new PocketWizard HyperSync™ feature. The HyperSync™ feature allows photographers to use a faster shutter speed (even when using …

Our graduating Animation students from Kelowna went to Electronic Arts, Rhythm & Hues, and Sony Pictures Imageworks Studios for the 8th annual Vancouver Studios Tour June 25-26th. Sean Ridgway, Animation Department Head in Kelowna comme …

Great news for the BC film industry! $2.2 million in provincial funding for Film, TV, and Digital Media around the province was just announced. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong stopped by Penticton Memorial Arena …

Great news for the BC film industry! $2.2 million in provincial funding for Film, TV, and Digital Media around the province was just announced. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong stopped by Penticton Memorial Arena …

Centre for Arts and Technology, a digital arts college with campuses in Halifax, NS, Fredericton, NB, and Kelowna, BC, is pleased to announce a call for entries for its Hometown Glory Bursary Contest. Entrants can choose from a number of di …

Future animation extraordinaire Chelsea Kuhn from Quesnel, BC, has been announced as the winner of the $10,000 Centre for Arts and Technology President’s Scholarship, to pursue her animation training program in Kelowna. Kuhn’s hard work on …

When I first chatted with Mary Karmen, she told me she came to the Fredericton campus from Mexico City to do the Graphic & Digital Media Design program. I first asked her how she was handling the cold (the weather seems to be on everyon …

We recently caught up with one of our Event & Promotions Management grads from Kelowna, Dale Berg. Dale currently runs his own concert production and promotion company called KeyNote Productions. KeyNote Productions is Dale’s personal b …

Each graduating class of Centre for Arts and Technology Digital Photography students hosts a grad night to present their final portfolios, brand, and highlights of their final project (usually in the form of a photo essay!) This Friday, Jun …

The Sepia Films production, A Mother’s Nightmare, just finished a month long feature length shoot here in the Okanagan. The film stars Annabeth Gish (Pretty Little Liars), Jessica Lowndes (90210) and Grant Gustin (Glee) and will air on Life …

The Sepia Films production, A Mother’s Nightmare, just finished a month long feature length shoot here in the Okanagan. The film stars Annabeth Gish (Pretty Little Liars), Jessica Lowndes (90210) and Grant Gustin (Glee) and will air on Life …

19 year old Chelsea Kuhn from Quesnel, BC, has been announced as the winner of the $10,000 Centre for Arts and Technology President’s Scholarship. Kuhn’s hard work on her application – securing reference letters, creating two animation shor …

By Christine, Mission Group (Kelowna) Only seven votes separated two teams of interior design students from the Centre for Arts and Technology Okanagan in Kelowna’s Next Top Designer team contest, which closed Sunday, May 27th, 2012. After …

As part of their TVFP 200 course (Techniques for Video and Film Production), third quarter Digital Filmmaking students at our Kelowna, BC film school get to participate in a “mentored film shoot”. The mentored film shoot brings together ind …

By Christine Turner @ Mission Group (Kelowna) Only seven votes separated two teams of interior design students from the Centre for Arts and Technology Okanagan in Kelowna’s Next Top Designer team contest, which closed Sunday, May 27th, 2012 …

Recent Halifax Audio Engineering program grad Justin “Grubby” Gaudreault has kept busy working as a DJ, Producer, Audio Engineer, and the list goes on…W e recently caught up with him to talk about his experience, and his recent DJ gig at th …

Hands-on Film Training As part of their TVFP 200 course (Techniques for Video and Film Production), third quarter Digital Filmmaking students at our Kelowna, BC film school get to participate in a “mentored film shoot”. The mentored film sh …

As part of their TVFP 200 course (Techniques for Video and Film Production), third quarter Digital Filmmaking students at our Kelowna, BC film school get to participate in a “mentored film shoot”. The mentored film shoot brings together ind …

As part of their TVFP 200 course (Techniques for Video and Film Production), third quarter Digital Filmmaking students at our Kelowna, BC film school get to participate in a “mentored film shoot”. The mentored film shoot brings together ind …

We caught up with the Kelowna Animation Department Head, Sean Ridgway to talk about life drawing. Animation students Krista Baron, Joel Betker, Kyler Greer, Alaina Langford, Randy Lewis, Calder Moore, Emily Nobbs and Leigha Reber, visited C …

As part of their TVFP 200 course (Techniques for Video and Film Production), third quarter Digital Filmmaking students at our Kelowna campus get to participate in a “mentored film shoot”. The mentored film shoot brings together industry pro …

We came across this great infographic today about the “textbooks of tomorrow”. We love it not only for it’s fun design and great stats, but because it shows the growing trend of digital textbooks on the market today. We’ve all been there – …

Some of our Kelowna Animation grads have been working hard over the past several months on a real-time tactics game called Army Antz. The style of the game can be described as “bright and colorful cartoon style with detailed art.” The team …

I hail from a town right outside of Calgary Alberta called Cochrane – it literally consists of school, a gas station, and a Tim Horton’s. So how did I end up here? My first semester out of high school I attended Mount Royal University in Ca …

One of our 2D instructors in Kelowna – Jorden Oliwa, as well as artist Robert Valley had their work featured at the Arludik Gallery exhibition in Paris, France since last month until the final day of the art show, May 5. The Galerie Arludik …

We just talked with Fredericton film grad, Darcy Worth, about a new film he’s working on, “Life As We Know It.” Darcy partnered with screenwriter Donald Arsenault (also his business partner) for the film, along with the film’s co-producer, …

Every year, the Kelowna campus Event & Promotions Management students put on a large scale event in the community to bring the campus together, raise funds for students and future students, and put their newly minted event planning and …

As we’ve mentioned in a few previous posts (Kelowna Interior Design Practicum in the Press, More Coverage on the Kelowna Dwell Design Project, Real world Interior Design project with Dwell), our Interior Design students in Kelowna have been …

If you’ve ever wondered  about a career in animation, here’s your chance to find out! We’re excited to tell you that this summer we’ll be hosting an 8 week Animation Launch Pad program. This hands-on program is a great way to grow your arti …

You know those photos you come across sometimes that just give you the chills? Ones that tell a story about a place, a life, a history, like words can’t describe? Ever wonder about the photographers behind some of those images? Ian Gibb is …

We’ve already done a few posts on the project, but the Kelowna Year 2 Interior Design students are continuing to get quite the press around Kelowna for their design project in partnership with Mission Group and Momentum Interiors! Check out …

We recently caught up with some of our Audio Engineering grads from our Kelowna campus – Sean Friedt & Steve McCarthy (aka K5TAR & Mr.Drixx) – to hear about all the projects they’re working on. To put it lightly, these guys have bee …

Our Kelowna Event & Promotions Management students are busy putting the final touches on this year’s CATOFest – the 4th annual event which kicks off the spring quarter and raises money for future student bursaries. Held at Laurel Packin …

I recently caught up with 2011 Digital Filmmaking grad, Dillon Garand. Dillon graduated the program in December 2011, and it’s been constant work and excitement for him in the past few months with all the film projects and crew gigs he has …

On March 23, the graduating Digital Photography students at our Kelowna campus hosted a gallery reception of their displayed work at the Bean Scene Coffee House. In addition to the gallery, students presented their final essays and photogra …

Kelowna is known as a city of green thumbs. And this year, the ever-popular Kelowna Garden Tour has been taken over by Ballet Kelowna as a fundraiser. Now in it’s 15th year, the tour has been renamed to “Flower Power”, and organizer Debbie …

In the midst of their intense preparation for the Mission Group project, our quarter 6 Interior Design students have just returned from 2 power-packed days of tours in Vancouver. We were able to tour the Livingspace, Inform, Steelcase, Herm …

New on our YouTube channel – this video captures a behind-the-scenes look at a mentored film shoot shot at our Kelowna campus this year. Digital Filmmaking department head and organizer of the shoot, Graham Cairns, explained that the mentor …

This Friday, March 23rd from 6:30 – 9:30, our graduating Digital Photography students will be hosting a gallery showing of their best work at Bean Scene Coffee Works, 1615 Dickson Ave, Kelowna. The event is open to the public, so stop by to …

Hello world! My name is Emilee Zaitsoff and I am a 3rd Quarter Digital Photography student here at the Centre for Arts and Technology in Kelowna. I graduated from high school in Nelson, BC in 2006. Back then I sure didn’t know what to do wi …

March 2-4, 2012, marked the first annual Startup Weekend Okanagan. This was an intense 54 hour event which focused on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business. The weekend brings together people …

We recently caught up with one of our original animation grads from Kelowna, Trent Trombley. Trent graduated from the program in 2006, and he currently works on a contract basis with Art Bully Productions. Art Bully Productions “is comprise …

To celebrate its 10 Year Anniversary, Centre for Arts and Technology is pleased to announce that they will be awarding scholarships totaling $475,000. To apply for a scholarship, students are asked to fill out an application concluding with …

And the Oscar goes to…. Best Picture “War Horse” “The Artist” — Winner “Moneyball” “The Descendants” “The Tree of Life” “Midnight In Paris” “The Help” “Hugo” “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” Directing “The Artist” – Michel Hazanavici …

The world of stock photography is an interesting one. While stock photography used to be stiff, highly posed, somewhat cliche, the demand for quality stock photography has been growing and driving the market of larger stock photography site …

As mentioned in this previous post, a group of our Kelowna Interior Design students are hard at work in collaboration with Mission Group and Momentum Interiors. Two groups of four students each, are designing and furnishing the interiors of …

On February 3rd, Centre for Arts and Technology students took to the Fredericton Crowne Plaza Kitchen to for the chance to be named CAT’s Master Chef! The students were challenged to create a health meal on a student budget – under $10 for …

If you’re an aspiring photographer, and you’ve never heard of creativeLIVE, you should check it out now!! creativeLIVE is an amazing company that provides specialty photography workshops hosted by the likes of notable photographers in the i …

Our Kelowna Interior Design students are taking part in an exciting practicum right now. Students normally do three practicums during their diploma, individually working under the mentorship of industry professionals or design houses in the …

The SoundWorks Collection is a project created to support of the online sound community worldwide. According to the website, the SoundWorks Collection “takes you behind the scenes and straight to the dub stage for a look into audio post-pro …

Looking forward to spring break? So are we. Each year during spring break we host a Digital Bootcamp at each of our three campuses, with multi-day courses that introduce you to the industry, the tools, the techniques and the products of the …

Our Kelowna Interior Design students are taking part in an exciting practicum right now. Students normally do three practicums during their diploma, individually working under the mentorship of industry professionals or design houses in the …

Yesterday, Kelowna news site Castanet published a great story on local band Live on Brighton. The band, featuring Audio Engineering grad Jeff Fero, was recently named a finalist in EMI’s “Moartist” music contest. They have a busy winter pla …

Yesterday, Kelowna news site Castanet published a great story on local band Live on Brighton. The band, featuring Audio Engineering grad Jeff Fero, was recently named a finalist in EMI’s “Moartist” music contest. The band has a busy winter …

Carey Missler graduated from our Digital Filmmaking program in 2008. While still in school, he started his first company, DCD Productions. Now in it’s fourth year, DCD Productions has many titles under its belt, including most recently, Dav …

After graduating from the Interior Design program at age 20, Nick worked on a number of projects as Lead Designer, including both residential and commercial spaces. He now works as an Interior Designer at Kelowna-based Begrand Fast Design. …

A List Apart is an online magazine that “explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices.” And in other words, “for people who make websites.” Since a big part of keepin …

This is the fifth year that the Golden Globes has awarded a “Best Animated Feature Film” award, and this year the honour went to Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin. Three out of five of the 2006-2011 winners also went on to take ho …

The Artist – winner of three Golden Globe Awards. Photo: IGN. Awards season in in full swing in Hollywood, with the recent Golden Globes giving way to the now upcoming Oscars. The buzz seems to be that in some categories, we’re going to see …

FunctionFox Systems Inc, a company that provides specialized time tracking and billing services for small businesses in the creative industry, just released a new survey on the outlook of small companies in 2012. This is positive news for t …

What is the difference between Interior Design and Interior Decorating? This is a question we hear quite a bit with students who are exploring their training options. There are varied explanations explaining the differences, but we find tha …

A sign of the times? For the first time in US history, digital downloads of music have overtaken “physical” music sales. And we can assume this trend will be echoed in Canada as well. In 2011, 50.3% of all music sales were through digital d …

The 2011 Kelowna Student Film Festival was another great success. The day started on the beaches of Kelowna with a Digital Photography and Filmmaking shoot, with a live radio remote from Sun FM. Following the shoot, the VIP Party went on at …

Richard Walden, film guru and Director of Photography conducted a 2-day cinematography workshop for our Digital Filmmaking students at our Kelowna campus this fall. Richard is a veteran of the film industry with 102 titles under his name on …

This past summer, Animation students from the Kelowna campus got the chance to travel to Vancouver to attend Siggraph 2011, the 38th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. The students got t …

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) published a 2011 report on their website, including information about job outlooks, salary information, and Canada’s place in the animation global market. Here are some of the highligh …