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Sage Advice from Audio Engineering & Production Instructor Chris Holmes

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 …

Graphic & Digital Design Instructor Chris Stephens Talks Twirling Umbrellas

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 …

Interior Design Instructor Krista Paine Helps Determine the Future of Interior Design Education

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 …

Advanced Interior Design Technology Graduate Bethany Friesen Wins at the 2018 Tommie Awards

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 …

The Finished Product: Advanced Interior Design Technology Graduate Cassidy Stober Wins Design Challenge

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 …

Alumni Spotlight: Digital Filmmaking Graduate Chris Hummel

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 …

3D Animation Alumni Calder Moore Talks Designing Coins for the Canadian Mint

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 …

11 Questions with Chris “Hollywood” Holmes: Q&A with an Audio Engineering Guru

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 …

The Sound of Success: Centre for Arts & Technology Partners with Studio DMI to Create the Digital Music Alliance

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: A Look into the Mind of a Student Success & Industry Relations Expert

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 …