About Centre for Arts and Technology - Fredericton
The Centre is a Private Occupational Training Organizations (POTA) accredited school with campuses in Halifax, Fredericton and Kelowna that offers programs in digital entertainment and information technology all in one roof.
Diploma and certificate programs are available in Animation (2D and 3D), Digital Media Design, Event Management (for Entertainment and Digital Arts Industry), Digital Film, Information Technology, Recording Arts, Video Gaming and Visual Effects.
The Centre for Arts and Technology is not your normal community college or University artschool. The Foundation of Art and Design is learned but the experience is much more immersive, engaging and interactive, leading to practical application and internship in real world digital art industry placements and careers.
Centre for Arts and Technology - Fredericton
130 Carleton St
Fredericton, NEW BRUNSWICK E3B 3T4, CA
Arts - Design / Animation3D AnimationYou are an individual with creative flair and a passion for animation. Taking the 3D Animation program is the perfect way to launch your career in professional animation production for film, TV and video. Fundamental to your training is the exploration of real-world projects, time management, reaching milestones, and working to deadlines. These skills combined with technical and artistic training will allow you to complete a professional portfolio and demo reel relevant to your specific career or academic goals. You will graduate with the skills necessary for entry-level positions in 3D production, such as animation, modeling and technical directing, for a wide variety of industries that include film, TV, video, games, new media, education, military, health care, architecture, merchandising, and marketing.
3D Game AnimationYou have a talent for art and a burning passion for games. At the heart of the entertainment revolution is the game industry and a career as a game artist is your destiny. Games allow you to join complex fantasy worlds, tryout new identities, live out heroic stories, and test your abilities. You can even challenge or join forces with players on the other side of the world - and game artists and animators exist at the center of the action.
Graphic and Digital Media DesignAre you both an artist and a technician? Apply your passion for digital technology to our unique Digital Media Design program where you explore graphic art and design, commercial art, digital imaging and publishing, interactive multimedia, and of course, the Internet. We provide you with the art and design training needed to explore and express ideas using leading-edge technology and skill-sets, where you will succeed in the new world of digital convergence. The program starts with a focus on foundation art and design education, fundamental hardware and software skills, and career development skills needed for building your successful career. The program then shifts focus to equipping you with the high-level specialized training in l eading edge technologies, integration, and database connectivity that will set you apart, help you break into the industry, and prepare you for long-term success in a rapidly changing digital media environment.
Arts - Multimedia / RecordingAudio EngineeringSurround sound, interactive CD's and DVD's, iPods; audio has come a long way since the early days of vinyl. If you are interested in professional engineering in the digital age, or just learning how to work with and create sound, the Audio Engineering program is the perfect educational vehicle. You will be equipped with a solid skill-base in the procedures and equipment used in professional multi-track recording and sound reinforcement environments for music/sound production and post-production for film/video, TV, and new media. You will train in top quality recording studios using the latest linear and non-linear recording technologies. Once the basics are mastered, your will then refine and apply the higher-level skills required for longterm career success in the audio industry. Practice and integration are emphasized along with technical expertise, production and project management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Training is applied through projects modeled after real-world scenarios.
Digital FilmmakingLights. Camera. Action. The digital revolution has arrived and you want to be at the forefront with one of the most powerful tools filmmakers have at their disposal today: digitial video. Learn how in a real world movie studio setting of our Digital Filmmaking program. Here you will gain a foundation in film production techniques, theory and procedures of modern film and video production including equipment, crew positions and protocols necessary to work as entry-level crew members on film, video or TV location shoots.
Business / Management / Office ServicesEvent and Talent ManagementWhen it comes to show business, are you more about the business and less about the show? Are you more about signing deals instead of autographs? Whether you want to manage your own entertainment company, produce shows, events or projects, work as a talent agent or manager, or launch your career in the A&R department of a record label, the Event and Talent Management program is for you. It will prepare you for a career in the business and management side of the entertainment industry by providing a broad-based business education coupled with specific industry intelligence and practical real-world experience.
TechnologyInformation TechnologyThe demand for IT graduates goes beyond the IT industry, cutting across manufacturing and services, transportation, health care, education, and government. IT jobs are among the fastest growing and highest paying jobs in our economy, and despite the recent downturn, there is still demand for highly skilled technical workers. Are you passionate about technology and want to apply your tech-savvy talents to the growing Information Technology industry? Learn how to apply your skills through one of our industry-driven programs such as the Network Security Specialist.
