Diploma in 2D Animation and Digital Art

at Centre for Arts and Technology - Kelowna Canada

The Digital Film School at CAT, Kelowna offers its students a one and a half year long diploma program in Digital Filmmaking. This is a very interesting program available for students who are passionate about movies and wish to make a career out of filmmaking. Such courses train students to create digital programming not only for feature-length films, but for all types of media, including scripted TV dramas and sitcoms, reality shows, documentaries, corporate training films, animation and video journalism. 

The faculty that is in charge of this program comprises of a number of professionals in the field of filmmaking who have firsthand experience and training and hence, can efficiently guide students throughout the program. A number of professional career options open up for students after finishing this diploma such as Camera Operator/Director of Photography (DOP), Lighting Technician, Production Assistant, Locations Audio, Screenwriter, Producer, Director/Assistant Director, Independent or Documentary Filmmaker, Editor, Grip/Gaffer and Production Designer. 

Over time a number of people have taken up photography as a full time career and are invested in different aspects of photography such as events, nature, portrait, studio or any other kind of photography. The Centre for Arts & Technology, Kelowna offers a baccalaureate diploma in Digital Photography that extends over a period of one year. Under this program, students genuinely interested in photography as a profession get to learn a number of things which as theoretical and also practical. This diploma is applicable and widely reputed in all of Canada and students can gain employment immediately after graduation. 

The program is overseen and administered by a talented faculty of photographers who have worked in the field for a very long time. Students can choose what kind of photography they wish to get into and work towards it. A number of career doors open up for the students after this program such as Commercial Photographer (Product, Fashion and Advertising), Industrial Photographer, Fine Art Photographer, Photographer’s Assistant, Photojournalist/Editorial Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Sport/Action Photographer, Event/Wedding Photographer, Wildlife Photographer, Film/Television Stills Photographer, Architecture and Real Estate Photographer and Stock Photographer.                                                                                                                                            

The Centre for Arts and Technology, Kelowna offers its students an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design and Technology that extends over a period of two years. This program is a sure shot ticket to gain a job pertaining to interior designing and provides all the tools as well as training required in the field. Interior designing is a growing field and Centre for Arts & Technology is highly reputed for its interior designing program. 

A number of career options open up for the students after this program such as Interior Designer, Building Code Consultant, Office Space Planner, Space Management Consultant, Kitchen Designer, Retail and Residential Space Planner as well as Real Estate Staging Consultant. Along with theoretical and practical training during the course of the program students are also helped with their portfolios showcasing their work and helping them for future employment. 

Animation is a growing industry that has gained major popularity over the years. Anyone who is interested in old school 2D animation and digital art can take up this 15 month long undergraduate program offered by Centre for Arts & Technology, Kelowna. This in-depth program prepares graduates for a range of roles in the animation industry. Our program runs for four consecutive terms to fast-track you into launching your career, simulating the intensity of working in a real-world production studio. Along with exceptional teaching and learning atmosphere, students are guided by a group of professionals in the field of animation who have worked in the field for a long time and can guide the students at all times. 

This program opens up a number of doors for students such as Digital Animator, Character Designer, Storyboard Revisionist, Layout Artist, Background Artist and Illustrator. The Centre for Arts and Technology has been offering this program for over 20 years and has definitely carved a niche for itself.

Diploma in Network Security Specialist offered by Centre for Art and Technology is a one and a half yearlong undergraduate program. This is a very unique program that is concerned with the network security of an organization and the different measures to keep it in check. Today every small and big organization has a considerable presence online and therefore, it becomes highly important that this data is secured and safeguarded effectively. This program is perfect for any tech minded person who loves computers, software and troubleshooting.

The web development program is an amalgamation of theoretical concepts and practical, hands on experience both of which are extremely important in any program. The program is headed by web development professionals who have ample knowledge about the subject and are present to counsel the students at any given time.

Virtually every system, database, social network, email network, and Internet server is run through information systems that are stored digitally. The problem with digital information is that it’s bendable, breakable, hackable, and open to theft, and because of this, the need for security professionals is expected to continue to increase exponentially. If you are a tech-minded person who loves computers, networks, and problem solving, come and apply your talents to train for one of the fastest growing professions in one of our industry-driven Network Security training programs in Kelowna, and Surrey, BC.

The Advanced Diploma in Audio Engineering & Production is an 18 month long undergraduate program at Centre for Arts and Technology, Kelowna. This program is exclusively for students who wish to work in the field of music as a career and have a keen sense of music and producing music. Throughout the course of this program students are led by highly trained, professional faculty members who help students with the various theoretical concepts and also ensure they gain the required practical experience. This program opens up a number of professional doors for graduates such as:

• Recording Engineer
• Music Producer
• Post-Production Engineer
• Sound Designer
• Sound Studio Assistant
• Location Audio Engineer
• Foley Artist

From working with bands and going on concerts while making music, to becoming a sound recording artist and working on video games, this program is beneficial in a number of fields. Graduates gain jobs rather quickly and many successful alumni of CAT, Kelowna have made a mark in the music industry. 

The Network Administrator Specialist diploma offered by Centre for Art and Technology is a one yearlong undergraduate program. This is a very unique program that is concerned with the network administration of an organization and the different measures to keep it in check. Today every small and big organization has a considerable presence online and therefore, it becomes highly important that this data is secured and safeguarded effectively. This program is perfect for any tech minded person who loves computers, software and troubleshooting.

The web development program is an amalgamation of theoretical concepts and practical, hands on experience both of which are extremely important in any program. The program is headed by web development professionals who have ample knowledge about the subject and are present to counsel the students at any given time. A number of career doors open for students after finishing this course such as Network Administrator, Computer Network Technician, Network Support Technician, LAN Manager, Network Engineer, Network Analyst, Computer and Network Operator, User Support Analyst, IT Support Technician, Desktop Support Specialist, Hardware Installation Coordinator and LAN Technician.