Masters of Digital Media Program students are currently working on a total of ten industry-funded projects ranging from video games and interactive applications, to social media and next-generation brand development.

In the case of one project, former Canadian Senator Pat Carney, her brother CBC Veteran Jim Carney and historian Robin Inglis are working with the students to create a rich, interactive platform showcasing the fascinating history of the Gulf Islands (Read the Full Story).

All projects offered by the MDM Program are based on a four-month development cycle, and end with a final product that must be delivered on time and on budget.

To view current and completed projects, visit mdm.gnwc.ca/industry_projects.

MDM Electives: From AI, interactive narrative, production tools and digital fine art practices

In addition to the industry-funded projects, students are taking electives. Students were given the opportunity to enroll in an elective course offered at one of MDM’s partner institutions (UBC, SFU, ECUAD and BCIT). Alternately, students have the option to choose from four diverse classes offered at the Centre. FULL STORY

After a highly successful pilot program launched last summer, we are thrilled to be offering TMDM v2.0. The Tomorrow’s Masters of Digital Media is a three week intensive summer boot camp experience designed to expose talented youth to both educational and career opportunities in the vibrant Digital Media field. This year, students entering grades 9-12 are welcome to apply for 60 positions in the program. The cost is $400 per week and thanks to generous sponsorship from Electronic Arts, there are limited scholarships available.

For more information, please go to mdm.gnwc.ca/bootcamp

Virtual Interactive Collaborative Environments (Virtual ICE)

Virtual environments (VEs) are exciting computer-simulated landscapes that can offer participants (through their online avatars) powerful workspaces for creative, effective, and remote collaboration. We will explore this collaborative potential in a workshop comprising four virtual sessions at the Virtual Centre For Digital Media. Through this course, participants will develop techniques of remote collaboration as they apply to real world education, business and more.

Open House at EA on February 25th

Join us for a special Masters of Digital Media (MDM) Program information session sponsored by Electronic Arts. Get your questions answered about the MDM curriculum, admission requirements, the application process, and career prospects by current MDM students, faculty, staff and industry affiliates. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

MDM Portfolio Showcase on February 26th

Join us for a showcase of portfolios and select industry projects that have been developed by students of the Masters of Digital Media program (MDM). We are excited to open the doors of the Centre for Digital Media to prospective employers, projects and industry affiliates in advance of our first graduating class of May 2009.

Masters of Digital Media Program Open House

Visit us at this special event inside the Master of Digital Media’s (MDM) own Centre for Digital Media (CDM). Designed to provide information for those interested in applying for admission to the MDM graduate program, this Open House will include samples of student work, tours and information on the application process. Come explore what our students are creating and learn how you can become a part of it.

MDM at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco

Stop by the Masters of Digital Media (MDM) Program booth at the 2009 Game Developers Conference held at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California. The MDM booth will be located in the Career Pavillion, booth number 326.

Evergreen, a not-for-profit organization promoting urban sustainability, is launching a community garden initiative at GNWC. Open to everyone, the garden will be lead by Evergreen's experts in urban agriculture, who will be available to help local green thumbs with their plots.

To find out how you can get involved, contact Shirlene Côté at Evergreen 604-689-0766 ext.23, via email at scote@evergreen.ca, and visit the website at www.evergreen.ca.