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Assiniboine celebrates the grand opening of the Centre for Creative Media
BRANDON, Man. (January 12, 2023)— Assiniboine Community College celebrated the grand opening of its newest learning space, the Centre for Creative Media, Thursday evening.
While renovations were completed in early 2022, the college marked the opening of the space with an event that welcomed community members, industry partners, project donors, alumni, students and staff.
“We are thrilled to showcase this new innovative space alongside our community and industry partners,” said Mark Frison, President at Assiniboine. “It’s an important space for the college and a big step in our continued growth. We are grateful to the many generous contributors to this project and the ongoing support we have received to continue to provide exceptional learning experiences for students.”
The Centre for Creative Media, located at the Victoria Avenue campus in Brandon, is a 10,050 sq. ft. multi- functional space that includes a classroom for students working on post-production alongside a dedicated screening area with a high-end projector and sound system.
“Assiniboine’s Centre for Creative Media will have a unique and positive impact on Manitoba’s vibrant digital media industry,” said the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan. “The Centre will create opportunities for students to connect with professionals and develop industry-relevant skills as they prepare to enter the workforce. Through this federal investment, we are supporting new partnerships between industry and academia made possible by the Centre for Creative Media.”
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) leads in building a strong, competitive Canadian economy by supporting innovation and economic development. Their $2.2 million in funding for the Centre for Creative Media demonstrates this commitment.
“A dedicated creative space allows students to train on some of the most up-to-date technology in the industry,” said Jana, Chairperson of Media and Office Technology at Assiniboine. “It will provide students with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in a fast-paced and evolving industry.”
In fall 2021, the college launched three new programs – Media & Communications, Digital Art & Design and Web & Interactive Development. These programs are the primary users of the new Centre and can welcome up to 60 students each year.
“Getting the chance to work and learn in the new state-of-the-art Centre for Creative Media space has been an amazing and fun experience,” said Nicole Wruth, Media & Communications Student at Assiniboine. “It makes you feel like you are a part of something bigger, dreaming bigger and working harder. It feels like the real deal, and most importantly, your creativity isn't limited when you have great equipment and studio space at your fingertips. Your environment is everything.”
About Assiniboine Community College
Assiniboine Community College has been providing exceptional learning experiences for more than 60 years, offering unparalleled learning environments and responding to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Following the philosophy of “learn by doing,” programs combine theory with hands- on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s Sustainable Greenhouse.
Assiniboine offers more than 60 certificate, diploma and post-graduate programs across a variety of disciplines including culinary arts and hospitality, business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, and trades and technology. The college also delivers apprenticeship programming in a range of skilled trades disciplines.
The college welcomed more than 3,700 full-time and 6,000 part-time students last year. With campuses in Brandon, Dauphin, Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie, Assiniboine provides comprehensive educational opportunities throughout Manitoba. The college also partners with many communities and organizations across the province to deliver customized education and training. Assiniboine’s annual provincial economic impact is $612 million. In the most recent survey of graduates, nine months after graduation, 94 per cent were employed, with 92 per cent remaining in Manitoba.
Assiniboine Community College campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge their welcome to the students who seek knowledge here.
For more information, please contact:
Nycolle Adams
Communications Specialist
Assiniboine Community College
adamsn@Assiniboine.net
204-761-8403