Game Animation and Web Design a program that sits at the intersection of creativity and technology. We are preparing students for over the horizon careers, and working on the 21st century skills needed as you arrive in the real world including:
- Working in a digital environment / networks / the cloud
- Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Teamwork
- Deadlines
- Giving and receiving feedback.
- Traditional Art
- Creativity under constraints, both time and medium
- Independence and independent learning
- Project Management
How will we learn and grow?
Over the year students are going to get experience with many different ways to be creative with technology.
We will build games, create animations, take part in design competitions, build apps, create logos, design clothing, and take part in all the learning and growth that goes with these projects.
We work independently, with partners, with teams.
Some projects are student driven, some are very specific.
We will prepare for an Industry Recognized Certification exams in the spring in both Web Development and Game Design.
TL;DR – we will practice many experiences that entry level employees need, and that employers are looking for. We will build your brand. You need build, curate, and protect your brand – and we will talk about ways to do this in a professional manner.
What is next for our students?
The majority of our graduates looking to stay in the industry move on to post secondary training. For students that try out these career roles and decide it isn’t for them, they still get a year of development under their belt, familiarity with technology, working in teams, looking at AI integration, etc.
Everyone grows, and at the end everyone has an increased toolbox of skills.