Canadore College is celebrating the creativity and achievements of the graduating classes in the School of Art and Design.
The Media Arts Annual Showcase takes place Wednesday (2-9 pm) in the college’s main entrance.
Officials say you’ll be able to experience student creativity through exhibits, trailers, and hands-on demos.
There are graphic design displays, film and TV trailers, interactive game demos, and live music.
Tickets are also available to Theatre Canadore’s production of Radium Girl.
The event is showcasing the work of students in several programs:
– Acting for Stage and Screen
– Broadcasting – Television and Video Production
– Digital Cinematography
– Game Design and Development
– Graphic Design
– Recording Engineering – Music Production
“Showcase is an opportunity for us to highlight our growth as creators, and what we’ve learned during our time at Canadore,” says Ruby-Angel Poucachiche, 3rd Year Graphic Design Student. “We’re excited to interact with potential clients and employers to begin our professional journey.”
The event is free and open to the public.
“Canadore takes great pride in the creativity our students demonstrate each year,” says Dr. Sandra Efu, President and CEO. “This showcase provides an important platform for students to present their achievements and highlight the skills they have developed. I commend their dedication, innovation, and hard work.”
The college says its media programs have dedicated thousands of hours to community clients and projects:
· Graphic Design students dedicated over 1,500 hrs toward industry projects for clients such as North Bay Regional Hospital Foundation, 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay, and more.
· Game Design and Development students provided hundreds of hours to Aboot Studios on an animation series.
· Broadcasting – Television and Video Production students contributed over 3,000 hours to community events including varsity OCAA games, all home Battalion games, Lions Christmas Telethon, and North Bay Regional Health Centre to name just a few.
· Recording Engineering – Music Production students managed live sound for the Christmas telethon and local music venues, contributing hundreds of hours to these events.
· Digital Cinematography students contributed over 1200 hours on local film productions including I Kill the Bear, Watcher, Goose Noir, Guide to Female Creatures and Mericans.
