Centre for Arts and Technology
100-1632 Dickson Avenue V1Y 7T2 Kelowna, BC, Canada

What is Kelowna like? CAT Learning Blast #12 Today we have Learning Blast #12, where we talk to CAT students and instructors on what it's like to be on campus and live in Kelowna, BC. The CAT Learning Lounge is a place where people can come and learn all about the various topics taught by the Centre for Arts and Technology, whether it be in long-form or in bite-sized form with our Learning Pods and/or Learning Blasts.... For all our Blasts/Pods/Podcasts check out the Learning Lounge on Youtube! https://hubs.ly/H0zY01V0

NAME: Victor Poirier CAREER TITLE: Director/Producer CURRENT JOB TITLE/COMPANY : CAT Kelowna... EDUCATION: University of Ottawa, Visual Arts department ROLE AT CAT: Department Head, Film/Photography TELL US ABOUT ONE OF YOUR CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: I was privileged to work with the BBC on multiple program series, as both a Director and Producer, however, my career highlight was winning a prestigious film award for the documentary production ‘Paddle Quest’, which highlighted a group of trippers as the careened down the Mountain River in the NWT. It’s my highlight, on account of the number of positions I was tasked with doing for the production, including camera, location audio and direction which made winning the award that much better. SOMETHING INTERESTING YOU ARE WORKING ON RIGHT NOW: I am currently working on a personal project titled 'Unused Spaces', which chronicles - in both still and motion formats - the loss of urban greenspaces and wild zones. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT TEACHING AT CAT?: My favorite part is helping alumni find work in the local film industry and watching their careers grow. TOP TIP FOR STUDENTS: Never settle for second best! If you want to be successful in these industries, you really need to knuckle down and put the work in. Learn more about CAT's Digital Filmmaking program here: https://hubs.ly/H0B0zFK0 Learn more about CAT's Digital Photography program here: https://hubs.ly/H0B0Bj40

CAT Chat with Peter Singh-Vigilante GDD Instructor 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. On this episode, we talk to Graphic and Digital Design Instructor Peter Singh-Vigilante. Peter started out as a student in the 3D Animation program but over the years gravitated towards Graphic Design and Web Development. Peter has worked in the industr...y and as a very important member of the CAT team. Listen to his story here! To check out all our podcasts, plus Audio Student works, check out DigitalArtSchool on Soundcloud! https://hubs.ly/H0zX_Qs0

CAT Chat with Animation Alumni Ethan Miletto 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. On this episode, we talk to Animation for Game Film and Visual Effects (AGFVE) Alumni Ethan Miletto. Ethan has a tremendous story of how he got to Centre for Arts and Technology, how he was determined to get a job at a major Animation studio before graduation ...and how he's managed to thrive in the Animation industry at a young age! Check out all our Podcasts and Audio students work on Centre for Arts and Technology's DigitalArtSchool page on Soundcloud! https://hubs.ly/H0zy3Kt0

This week's fabulous furball belongs to Mika Dumont, CAT Student Success Advisor, who tell us: "Hunter is a Black Lab x Husky x Greyhound mix. He is 10 years old, but still acts like he is 2. Fun Fact: Hunter’s favorite things are cuddling and going for runs." Find out more about CAT's programs: https://hubs.ly/H0BfyNc0

This week's furball belongs to Graphic and Web Design student David Fenoulhet, who tells us: "His name is Frankie. He is a French Bulldog / Boston Terrier cross (Frenchton). He is 5 months old. FRANKIE FUN FACT: He loves watching Friends. He's a Joey for sure." Find out more about CAT's Veterinary Hospital Assistant program: https://hubs.ly/H0zVMRL0 Find out more about CAT's Graphic and Web Design program:... https://hubs.ly/H0zVR9F0 See more

Congratulations to CAT Digital Photography student Jessica Daly who has just won honourable mention in the International Photo Awards competition with her self-portrait entitled 'Blind'! Jessica will be featured in the annual IPA book, and her image is viewable on their website. "It takes a bit to find it because the categories are alphabetic and I’m under Honourable Mentions/Professional/People: Self Portraits," Jesse tells us. "Either way there are so many fun and interest...ing images in all the categories!" https://hubs.ly/H0BfKtz0 @photoawards

Yesterday our Interior Design students participated in a fundraising event for Habitat for Humanity! The first annual Gingerbread House Photo Contest was a virtual fundraiser that invited home chefs, families, seniors, professional bakers, artists, designers and more to show off their talent, skill and imagination. All funds raised help families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable home ownership.... See some of our students in action yesterday!

CAT/VHA Learning Pod #5 - Choosing a Ferret as a Pet The CAT Learning Lounge is a place where people can come and learn all about the various topics taught by the Centre for Arts and Technology, whether it be in long-form or in bite-sized form with our Learning Pods and/or Learning Blasts. Today we look at the VHA (Veterinary Hospital Assistant) program! Today we have the Learning Pod #5, where we discuss the options in choosing a Ferret as a Pet for your home. What do you ...feed a Ferret? Where should they live? VHA Teacher Kate Robertson tells us how to best make your Pet Ferret as comfortable as possible! To check out all our Pods/Blasts/Podcasts check out Centre for Arts and Technology's Learning Lounge on Youtube! https://hubs.ly/H0zY2mC0

Use the Rule of Thirds to be a better artist - CAT / 2D Animation Learning Pod #4 Are you learning how to draw? Let our teacher Nicole show you how the Rule of Thirds can turn you into a better artist on our Youtube Learning Lounge! Are you an animation fanatic? Does taking notes in class mean constantly doodling and day-dreaming about far-away fantasy worlds and colourful characters? If so, 2D Animation & Digital Art is the program for you! You could step into one of these... exciting and rewarding careers: Digital Animator Character Designer Storyboard Revisionist Layout Artist Background Artist Illustration Artist Check out all our Pods/Blasts/Podcasts on on Centre for Arts and Technology's Learning Lounge page on Youtube! https://hubs.ly/H0zy3HR0