Testimonials

Alex Hicks, 3D Game Animation Grad

 My new employers at Bight Games were very impressed with my skill base as a newcomer to the industry.  I'm very thankful that the Centre's curriculum covered a wide variety of subjects; as my generalist skills proved to be the selling point of my application.

Many thanks to the teachers and staff for their kindness, patience and support during my time at the Centre; it's been fun!

Amanda Adams, 3D Animation Grad

The Disney Guru. I've always been fascinated with animation. The first resume I
wrote was to the Walt Disney Animation Studios when I was nine years old. Finally my passion for art and animation brought me to the Centre for Arts and Technology and the 3D Animation program. With the guidance of my instructors I was able to create a number of works I am proud of. My days at CATO were always exciting because I was doing what I love, as well as spending time with people who inspire me. I learned a lot and have fulfilled my childhood dream! I now work for the Walt Disney Company, working hard to one day reach my dream job as a Disney animator.

Scott Robertson, Graphic & Digital Media Grad

With the skills and knowledge I gained from the GDMD program, I was able to get a great job where I can apply my passion for web development.

Zainab Siddiqui, 3D Game Animation Grad

The audio student with the XSI bag. I started CATO in the spring of 2006 and never left. Always been into and around art so i took 3d game animation. It was intense. Got some valuable guidance here and ended up winning Best Student Animation at the CATO festival which was encouraging, so i submitted my stuff to the Okanagan International Film Festival. And that was nice too. The end. (Zainab enjoyed the 3DGA Program so she decided to come back and take the Audio Engineering Program too)

Eric Shafransky, Digital Filmmaking Grad

I've learned so much since my time at the centre. This industry is vast and has many people striving for the same goal. I have worked on many independents while maintaining a steady job at the Wpg PS rental house. There is a lot to learn from a place like this, hopefully it will lead me to my dream job as a camera operator/dolly grip.

Aaron (Trout) Maksymec, Digital Filmmaking Grad

As a child I always loved to film and snowboard, those were my two main priorities in life. I'd spend most of my time just waiting for the school days to pass so my friends and I could go shred the hill on the weekend and pass around the film cameras to capture the moment. Learning about filmmaking at CATO has made me more conscious of how to work professionally in the industry. It has given me the fundamentals to launch my career.  Check out Aaron's latest project; ‘All Day Everyday,' at www.sandboxland.com  

Nevin Styre, Digital Filmmaking Grad

My education at Cato opened the door to a professional world I never imagined being a part of.  The knowledge I received laid the foundation for a fast developing career in video production, giving me access to all the latest tools that I could only dream of using.  

Chris Cowan, 3D Game Animation Grad

I went into college as a gamer who could "sort of draw".  Before the two year course was finished, I was hired as a professional 3D artist at Other Ocean Interactive and immediately began working on games for the Nintendo DS and Wii.  Thanks to the knowledge gained at CAT, I've been hired on to work on all sorts of different parts of production including 3D modeling, texturing, animation, and more!

Tavis Millard, Digital Filmmaking Grad

At The Centre for Arts and Technology I learned important skills that I use every day in my career as Studio Cameraperson at CHBC.  I learned teamwork, diplomacy, and making the most out of what resources are available, be it equipment, time or your own skill set.  My experiences at the Centre helped pave the way for a (so far) successful future.
 

Christine Turner, Event & Talent Management Grad

The Centre for Arts and Technology is great.  It has great instructors; instructors who are really doing what they teach in the real world and then the instructors teach the students real world knowledge, failures and successes from books and from theirs and others experiences.  It is real world experiences and hands on teachings.  It has the Contacts - the other students and the instructors are very helpful with the networking we need to succeed in this industry.  The guest lecturers were very impressive and all are a great source for networking too.....Do what you love and love what you do!!!!

Shelley Craswell, Graphic & Digital Media Design Grad

I graduated from this program in April of 2007 and recommend this program without reservation.  The course will prepare you for a variety of fields within the "design" industry.  Rather than providing courses in only print design or only web design/implementation you'll do a good mix of both along with courses in personal and professional development to help you in gaining employment.

This course is fairly intensive and requires a true passion for the design industry.  In terms of the school itself - the staff is wonderful, the instructors are accomplished professionals and the course material is relevant.

Josh Bergen, Audio Engineering Grad

Taking Audio Engineering at the Centre for Arts and Technology was definitely worth my time and money.  I felt all the instructors truly cared about my success and tried hard to prepare me for what I could expect after school.  I feel confident in the skills I have learned during my time at CATO to succeed in my dream career.

Dan Scott, 3D Game Animation Grad

I didn’t know how a game was made, how to animate, or how to draw. CATO will teach you everything that you’re looking to learn. If you’re motivated and work hard, you'll find yourself with your dream job. You'd be hard pressed to find a better school.

Max Drinkwater, Audio Engineering Grad

I am a freelance Audio/Production engineer, I work at the nightclubs, ships, festivals, and events, you name it.  As well as doing live sound, I'm a musician and producer working on the debut Tellurianbloc album.  If you pursue your passion and stay creative this industry can be a very exciting place!

Victoria Baptiste, Digital Filmmaking Grad

The Centre has been an important milestone in my career and although the experience was very challenging and I was pushed in ways I have never been pushed before, the outcome has been a very rewarding professional career in an area I am passionate about. I gained experience in all aspects of film production, was exposed to new mediums in areas directly and indirectly related to the film industry and made life long relationships with others who share a passion for the same things I do.