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ISSUE ELEVEN
table of contents
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Barker|Black Lives Matter 2
Welcome To 4
Get to Know: Megan Reid 5
Global Guest Speakers: London Calling 6
Graduates: NAS and VHA 10
Animation: Top Ten 12
Audio: Released 14
Digital Filmmaking: Opening the Okanagan 16
Digital Photography: Scout Master 17
Graphic & Digital Design and Website Development:
Designing Jillian Harris 20
Pandemic PSA’s 23
Interior Design: Building the Perfect Career 24
Network Security: The Security Doctor 26
Veterinary Hospital Assistant: Summer-ize Your Pet 28
We’ve Been Busy 30
Pandemic Pets 31
* A full color version of interFACE is available online at: digitalartschool.com/magazine
Contact:
Centre for Arts and Technology, Landmark Technology Centre III , Suite 100 - 1632 Dickson
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special thanks:
alumni spotlight In no particular order: Grant Robinson, Sean Ridgway, Jennifer Yeo, Victor Poirier, Chris Holmes,
JESSICA BARKER Taylin Simmonds, Randal Typusiak, Trisha Miltimore, Megan Reid, Matt Redmond, Janell Alm,
Alumni, CAT AGFVE Program GDD/WD Q3 Design Lab, and Anne Pawlowski. If we have missed anyone, we apologise -
we are (as always) currently suffering from deadline brain.
This powerful and timely graphic recently that are broken and the pain and trauma that was
appeared on the social media pages of one of spread through the world. A heartbroken angel
CAT’s 2018 alumni - Jessica Barker, who shares came to mind and he was going to be my voice. Cover Credits:
with interFACE the thought process behind it. Photographer: Ira Aikman. This issue’s interFACE logo by Quinn Clark.
There are hidden metaphors to represent certain
“I was troubled with many emotions after viewing emotions and moods. The definite contrast of
the varying responses to George Floyd’s unjust black inks on a white canvas were to serve as get involved:
death. Names I had seen in previous years were trauma and scars, and the bleeding heart removed To get involved with interFACE, or send us some good story ideas, please contact Deborah
surfacing again as a result of a very neglected, by his own hand was to symbolize an empathetic Lampitt-McConnachie at deborah@digitalartschool.com.
overdue world issue. I felt very frustrated just heartache.
sharing and spreading awareness via social media I also included the illusion of city lights to bring © Centre for Arts and Technology, 2020.
posts and articles. It was limiting and it didn’t feel in a night-time energy, given it’s the cloak of All rights reserved. No part of interFACE 2020 magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the
like it was enough. expressed written consent of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any editorial or advertising
darkness these crimes are often committed in. I
material. The views expressed in interFACE 2020 are those of the respective contributors and not necessarily those of the
I wanted to create an anonymous character that wanted this to hurt to look at and share the same publisher, staff or college. Although all reasonable attempts are made to ensure accuracy, the publishers do not assume
could represent the many lives taken, the families emotions I’ve been feeling.” any liability for errors or omissions anywhere in the publication.
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Welcome to get to know
This is Megan Reid.
She is CAT’s Marketing Manager.
InterFACE asked her these questions:
Welcome to Issue Eleven of interFACE, CAT’s What do you do here at
CAT? (1 sentence)
quarterly magazine. This issue sees us
spotlighting all the exciting things happening I’m the Marketing Manager
here at CAT - in spite of Covid-19! who gets the privilege to work
with an amazing team in the
We feel this issue of interFACE is especially Marketing Department. Fun
important. This term we have all been fact - myself, Chris, Ivan and
Janell from Marketing are all
sequestered at home due to the Corona alumni of CAT!
pandemic, yet have managed to keep
Three words that best
ticking along, doing cool things, creating describe you?
cool projects and having super-cool people
Nerdy. Introverted Extrovert (it
pop in (albeit virtually) to offer advice is a thing, I promise). Kind.
and inspiration. We had guest speakers
What did you do last
from Vancouver and London, had students weekend?
uploading great music to on-line platforms,
Played a whole bunch of
and graphic design students producing Call of Duty, sewed two new
Covid-19 public service announcements to a scrunchies, napped, tended to
World Health Organization brief. All-in-all my veggie garden and went
pretty productive for a quarantined quarter. for a couple long drives with
(Plus we got to meet lots of fabulous pets my husband and dog Jazz.
during virtual classes and meetings.) If I gave you $1000 today,
how would you use it?
So, well done everybody, and special
I would pre-order some PS4
thanks to everyone who made this issue of games I am looking forward
interFACE possible. We hope you enjoy to. Buy some clothes online and
reading it as much as we did putting likely pay a couple bills. A little
it together for you. fun, a little adult you know?
What’s your guilty pleasure?
InterFACE Editorial Team Hmmm...to be honest, I can’t
say I feel “guilty” about
anything that makes me happy,
Why are we called interFACE? but if I have to, I would say
napping. This girl loves naps.
The word interface is both a noun (a point
Who is your favorite
where two systems, subjects, organizations, colleague and why?
etc., meet and interact), and a verb
(Selfie by Megan Reid) Ooof.....no fair, I hate this
(interact with another system, person, question. It’s probably no
organization, etc.), that also has techie secret that I am closest with
connotations (a device or program enabling Janell, and we share many
a user to communicate with a computer; nerdy interests, but to be
to connect with another computer or piece honest, I see CAT as one entity,
a weird family that I LOVE
of equipment by an interface); lastly, the being a part of, and you
magazine is the ‘internal face’ of the college. wouldn’t pick a favorite sibling
now would you? Or.....?
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global guest speakers
LONDON CALLING
This term both CAT’s Graphic Design and Digital Photography
students were visited by industry professionals from the UK.
Considering that - due to the Covid-19 beautiful, but not appropriate to the reader,
situation - this term was very much one of the right people won’t buy the mag, or those
virtual delivery, we thought - ‘hey, go big or that have won’t buy it a second time.
go home. If everyone is in a different location A good cover lets the reader know what they are
anyway, why not max the concept by beaming getting into and whether or not it is something
in some fabulous guest speakers from across they want to invest their time and money on.”
the world?!’
Students found the opportunity both
That’s exactly what we did, and the Graphic inspirational and helpful.
Design and the Digital Photography students
benefited from some awesome interaction with “I thought it was really cool that - especially
industry professionals based in the UK. in this time of COVID lockdown - we reached
out across the pond and had someone who was
interesting, talented and super-professional
ROBERT DE NIET | Graphic Designer beam in to help us. Robert was really kind and
generous with his time and had some great
First up we were joined by London-based
advice about my project,” says James Hamilton.
graphic designer and typographer Robert de
Niet. Robert has worked for clients as diverse “My experience with Robert was helpful for a
as Euro-Disney, Russian feminist protest punk mad hat like myself!” says Mac Allison, Graphic
rock group Pussy Riot, Cher, City Bank, Satchi Design student. “He reminded me of David
& Satchi and British designer Zandra Rhodes. Bowie or Andy Warhol - an odd-ball with some
He has also lectured for over 20 years at UK great artistic vision.”
universities including University for the Creative “I worked with Robert for 12 years at the
Arts, Epsom; London College of Fashion and University for the Creative Arts in the UK.
Central St. Martens. One of his areas of He is a wonderful graphic designer and a first
specialty is magazine design, so we thought rate teacher, and his global perspective brings
him the perfect person to join Graphic Design something really unique to our students here in
students to work with them on their magazine Kelowna,” says Deborah Lampitt-McConnachie,
project’s Front Covers. Program Manager for Graphic Design. “I am
Robert joined us from his home in London on always excited to get him involved with our
THE SWEET SMELL May 22 and 29th, discussing cover concepts students whenever project content and his busy
OF (CONTINUED) SUCCESS and critiquing design attempts. schedule allow.”
“Perfume is like cocktails without
the hangover,” says Marian Bendeth,
international fragrance expert and owner
Real, quality perfume takes awhile, and stands the test of time, and there are many
opinions on what gives a scent real staying power. According to Gilbert, two things make
a classic perfume: they must be “beautiful”, and they must be “ahead of their time”. Anastia
“Creating a front cover is so important because “Who knew Canadians could be so good at
it is what ultimately convinces the reader to graphics?!” laughs Robert. “Joking aside,
of Toronto-based consultancy Sixth Scent. Brozler, ‘nose’ behind new British perfume line ‘Union’, thinks great perfume is “elegant. Not
“Like chocolate without the calories, like an in the bottle or on a scent strip, but elegant on the skin.” “They must have a ‘charge’,” she
affair without tears, like a vacation from adds. “They have a signature.”
which you never have to come back.” Well “Great perfume should invoke a time or place,” says Michale Donavan, Fragrance
said, but while we’re at it, let’s make the PR, Profile Press and Public Relations Ltd. “I can’t ever smell Vétiver without remembering
cocktail a Grey Goose martini, the chocolate rolling down grassy verges as a child.” He also thinks they should be “original - they don’t
buy the magazine; it is the bridge between the I loved working with the students and it was
Valrhona, the man George Clooney and the smell like anything else”.
vacation premier class to the Maldives. In Lizzie Ostrom - better known as perfume bon vivant Odette Toilette, who is the brain
other words, let’s go quality. behind the hugely popular Vintage Scents Sessions - has her own opinion. “You can equate
I must confess that I am a perfume snob. To me, this [what makes a classic scent] to literature. Great novels become classics because they
good perfume is akin to good whisky or good wine. It belong uniquely to the time in which they were written, but also stand above that era to
content and the audience and you have to get it really wonderful to have such engaged people
has depth, it has complexity, it develops over time. Good make a wider statement. The same is true of perfume, I think.”
scent should have top, middle and base notes that bloom “For a fragrance to endure, three things need to be in place: an interesting,
and ebb on your skin, creating something truly evocative unforgettable fragrance of course, but also a compelling story that can ‘take’ more as the
and completely individual. After all, as Christian Dior once years go on. I’m thinking of the legends that have accrued around the likes of Narcisse
said, “A woman’s perfume tells more about her than her Noir. Joy by Jean Patou endures whereas another of their fragrances, Colony, which is fab,
handwriting.” Quality perfume may cost a bit more, but didn’t make it,” she explains, “perhaps because it didn’t have that hook of a narrative – and
just right,” explains de Niet. over such a distance. It’s nice to see that
ultimately you get what you pay for. the whole concept isn’t politically correct now.”
The 21st century is awash with scent. Today every “Thirdly,” Ostrom continues, “long-term nurturing by the brand or license-holder [is
Britney, Jennifer and Beyoncé have their own fragrance necessary]. It’s like a relay egg-and-spoon race. You have to look after the perfume - ever
lines, as well as every designer/brand that considers so carefully - through the generations, to try to respect the formulation where possible and
themselves upmarket (and some that don’t). Why? Because to manage the brand. Think about the terrible fate that befell Chantilly, passed between
Covid-19 hasn’t stopped communication between
somewhere along the way all of these people worked owners who didn’t understand perfume, versus the ongoing success of fragrances like
out that there was a lot of money to be made in the area. Habanita which have been better looked-after.”
“The cover has to speak to its audience or else
They’re not wrong. According to Euromonitor International Many of the perfumes considered classics have remained solid sellers since they
figures for 2011, in the UK alone fragrance sales reached were originally launched, but a number waned in popularity and were discontinued, only
£1.15 billion, while the US boasted sales of $5.8 billion to be resurrected (either by reconstruction or re-launch) years later, for a number of reasons,
and the industry generated global sales in excess of 43 according to Ostrom.
continents, and it was great to see such lovely
billion dollars. What is unfortunate is that, despite the profits “I think this comes from a fatigue of launches. They are always new fragrances
being made, this huge tidal wave of scent has somewhat coming along, like a marching army, and it all gets too much to keep up. Whereas with
they won’t buy it. Likewise, if your cover is
cheapened the genre, and overpowered (pun fully the classics, we might have a nostalgic link anyway because the fragrance was worn
intended) a lot of the classic perfumes that are really worth by our mothers or grandmothers, and therefore there’s an emotional pull backwards,” she
our attention. explains. “But also there are so many fruity florals coming out at the moment, I think people
work coming out of CAT.”
“Traditionally, fine French perfume takes five years are craving a bit of leather and chypre for contrast, and the place to find these is in the
to develop and each new scent was an event,” explains fragrances of the 20th century.” However, Ostrom also warns that we “need to be aware
Nicholas Gilbert, manager of London’s Seymour Place that sometimes the returning fragrance will smell different from its original incarnation,
branch of perfume shop extraordinaire Les Scenteurs. often due to changes in ingredient availability, or regulation. So if you are hankering after
“Today designers want a new perfume a year.” Yes, today something you used to love,” she says, “make sure you sniff before buying to make sure you
aromas are developed in a much shorter space of time, still like it”.
with large brands hiring professional ‘noses’ to create, in The bottom line is that classic quality perfume has deep complexities, craft and
the shortest time possible, perfumes that appeal to the history behind it. Luckily there are a number of wonderful contemporary perfumeries
widest number of people possible – i.e. the largest number (Federick Malle, Perfume General, James Heeley, Ruth Mastenbroek, Libre d’Orange, Andy
of consumer dollars. But scent is such an evocative and Tauer, Mona di Orio, Francis Kurkdjian, Eau d’Itlalie, Union) developing perfumes with real
personal thing – do you really want to smell like everyone craft, but every fashion follower should also be well versed in the classic scents that have
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else? Also, in this modern scenario, final blends are being paved the way. To use (yet) another analogy, you might love Big Macs, but that doesn’t
decided by focus groups – never a good idea where mean you shouldn’t also be aware what the best quality, most exquisitely prepared filet
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creativity is concerned. steak tastes like. - Deborah Lampitt
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london calling | continued
JONATHAN BIRCH | Photographer his work in our lighting classes; photography
student Ira Aikman suggested that we beam him
On Thursday 4th June, Digital Photography
in for a day so that’s exactly what we did.”
students were joined by photographer
Jonathan Birch from London, England, for their “The opportunity to speak with a working
Business of Photography class. professional photographer from another country
was fantastic,” says Ira Aikman, DP student.
Jonathan is perhaps best known for his portrait
“It offered an insight into his journey through
and fashion work and is regularly called upon
the world of photography that reinforced what
by the BBC and BAFTA when the ‘A’ list is in
we’ve been learning in our program, as well as
town.
some key takeaways on how one must adapt and
His experiences over the past 15 years have keep seizing opportunities and challenges that
given him unique insights into managing lay ahead.”
the pressures that come with being a self-
“It was great for students because Jonathan
employed creative in a constantly changing
has been in the very same place they are now...
visual landscape.
he understands the risks and uncertainties that
These same experiences have helped him learn come with being a self-employed creative.
to manage the pressure of getting the shot I wouldn’t say his perspective is different,
whilst living up to the moniker ‘professional’. but perhaps guided by 15 years of industry
Jonathan put together a lovely presentation experience,” explains Robinson.
that mixed his work and his career path into “He is also a believer in due process...if you
professional photography with helpful tips for put in the time, effort and attention to making
those trying to do the same. something happen...it will happen. It may not
Some of Birch’s areas of discussion (and always be in the way you first envisioned,
advice) included: however no journey can be mapped exactly
from the outset. In this regard he was especially
• Storytelling, realizing the narrative power encouraging for the students and it was great to
of an image(s); hear him speak truthfully but passionately about
• Look around you, sometimes what you his career.”
need is right in front of you;
“A great photographer is very ambitious and
• Lighting, less is more; seeks out opportunities for work, following the
• Portraits, take your time; industry closely and pursuing opportunities as
they arise; this became very apparent when
• The importance of space in an image;
listening to Jonathan Birch talk about his career
• How to fulfill a commercial brief whilst path,” says Jessica Daly, DP student. “Learning
maintaining your own style. about what inspires others to take the images
they do has always interested me, it was nice to Photographs by Jonathan Birch (clockwise from upper
Jonathan also shared his most recent project left): Seasalt Cornwall Clothing; model and actor
(done in collaboration with the BBC over learn about who/what inspires Jonathan’s work.”
Jodie-Turner Smith; Dave Bayley, Glass Animals lead
the past 6 weeks) documenting musicians on ‘It was a real pleasure to talk with Grant’s singer; actor Al Pacino; English broadcaster and natural
their doorsteps...all whilst observing social class last week. Making the best of the current historian Sir David Attenborough.
distancing rules. Covid-19 restrictions! There were some
“Jonathan and I are very close friends....we went great questions and lovely to meet all of you
to university together at The Falmouth College remotely,” says Jonathan. “Hopefully I’ll get For more info on Jonthan’s work visit his website at
of Arts,” say Grant Robinson, DP instructor. to visit the college campus in person someday. www.jonathanbirch.co.uk .
“The lecture came about as we often look at Thanks to everyone involved.”
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graduates
veterinary
Hospital
Assistant
KRISTA GERSTMAR
18 | Salmon Arm, BC
What’s Next? I’m planning on extending my
education through the veterinary world (V.H.A.
was the stars, but I’m reaching for the galaxy).
MARCEE HENNESSEY SARA POGUE
59 | Vernon BC 21 | Kelowna, BC
Network What’s Next? Plans to enjoy summer and work
part time.
What’s Next? Going to school to be a Vet
Technician and work closely with animals. I’ve
Administrator KAYLEE LEWIS
also just been hired by Burtch Animal Hospital!
Specialist 26 | Northeast Ohio, USA
ALYSIA ROY
25 | Granby, Quebec
What’s Next? I’m probably going to go back
INDERJIT HOTHI into my cooking field of work and donate my What’s Next? Currently I’m working at Rose
ROBERT MELLANDER Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna,
time to the animal shelters or vet clinics around
47 | Kelowna 53 | White Rock, B.C. hoping to get a dog training certification to
me when I’m able. The program was great
Why NAS? To advance my career education and fun but not exactly what I was looking rehabilitate dogs with behavioral issues from
Why NAS? I chose the Network Administration animal shelters to help them find new homes
for a better job and ultimately better life. Specialist program as an opportunity to learn to do, though I’m glad I came through the
program. and to start a training program for low income
Dream Job? To be working in a senior position something new and actually see if it is possible members of the community with problematic
in a multi-national company. to “teach an old dog new tricks.” The jury is dogs.
BRENDAN MATHISCYK
still out on that one.
IT Superpower? Microsoft Windows Active 25 | Penticton BC
IT Superpower? I honestly do not have an JESSIKA WINGROVE
Directory and also Ubuntu and CentOS in
IT superpower but the project management What’s Next? To get involved with a local 22 | Ontario
Linux.
course was very easy as it aligned with my rescue, and foster dogs.
What’s Next? I am currently employed as a
previous 37 years of experience as a civil Veterinary Assistant at Panarama Veterinary
engineering tech. (Although the two courses CORALYN NICHOL
Clinic and I plan on continuing to grow my Pet
I did great at were ‘Automation in Systems 18 | Chetwynd BC Photography business here in the Okanagan!
Administration Project’ and ‘Infrastructure What’s Next? Work at the Chetwynd Vet Clinic Contact: @paws.it.photography OR www.
Project’.) as a VHA! pawsitphotography.com .
GRADUATES | JUNE 2020
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animation
The Animation programs at CAT have finally leaders in both media training and educational
cracked the top ten! excellence,” says the school. Today, the school
is recognized as one of the few institutions
In May, the eighth annual international that “continually graduate successful students
rankings for animation was announced by in the areas of filmmaking, animation, audio
the site Animation Career Review www. engineering, interior design, photography,
animationcareerreview.com and CAT animation graphic design, and network security.”
was ranked #9 in the ‘Top Ten for Animation in
Canada’s category. The school offers a 2D Animation & Digital
Art Diploma that offers an accelerated format
The website considered nearly 200 schools that covers all areas of animation in just five
with animation programs from across the semesters (15 months). Students will move from
globe in preparing this year’s rankings. For an initial Character Animation course to Life
international rankings they divide schools into Drawing, then Digital Character Animation and
those which grant formal degrees (4-year Traditional Mixed-Media. The program ends
degree or equivalent), and those which offer with a final project, professional demo reel,
professional training (certificates, diplomas, and portfolio. Graduates of the program can
etc…). CAT fell under the latter category as be found working on projects such as Rick and
we offer 24 month and 15 month diploma Morty, Rocket Monkeys, Camp Lakebottom, Teen
animation programs. Titans GO, and many others. Some have gone on
The criteria they used for the animation to establish careers at studios such as Yeti Farm
rankings consisted, in no particular order, of Creative, Bardel Entertainment, and Disney.
the following: In addition, the school offers a 3D Animation
• Academic reputation diploma that focuses on both modeling and
• Admission selectivity character animation over 24 months. Students
are immersed in the fundamentals through the
• Depth and breadth of the program first year and then specialize in the second year,
• Value as it relates to tuition and leading up to producing a professional demo
indebtedness reel and portfolio. Graduates of this program
• Employment data have worked on projects such as ‘Lego Movie
2’, the Emmy award winning ‘King Julien’,
For 2020, employment data was included
‘Detective Pickachu’ and many more. Some
in the ranking formula. It was not in previous
grads are now established leads and supervisors
years.
at many major studios in BC, Canada.”
To have CAT considered this year, Animation
“Receiving recognition for the success of
Career Review reached out during the
our animation programs is exceptional.
school year via email to every school under
Sean Ridgway and his team have built an
consideration and requested information
incredibleprogram, and it is very rewarding
about our specific programs, as well as our
to see this quality recognized. I fully expect
perspective regarding which other school
for the program to continue to pop up on lists
programs we considered to be the most
Did you know of this nature, and to track higher in terms of
We’re
impressive, both nationally and regionally.
our ratings,” says Matt Redmond, Director of
that CAT is now Here is the school and program description Education.
considered one that accompanies our ranking:
“The Centre for Arts and Technology was
I’m very proud to have achieved this ranking
and recognition for 2020,” says Sean Ridgway,
of the Top 10 established more than 30 years ago “by CAT Animation Department Head. “Onward
Animation Schools and Upward!”
in Canada? Opposite Page (clockwise from top left): ‘Ali Babba’, Cassie Lui; ‘EVEN’, Dallas Lewis; ‘Engineer’,
Calder Moore; ‘Girl’, Reanne Beggs; ‘Robot’, Aubrey Ladna; and ‘Group’, Alexandra Peddie.
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audio
How is it that a musician can cultivate mass I reached out to Deborah Lampitt-McConnachie,
amounts of plays on their first release when the head of the Graphic Design program at
other musicians struggle for years without CAT, asking for a student who could do the
getting anywhere? cover art for my EP. Deborah ended up making it
This past month CAT quarter three EMP student a class assignment and I had the opportunity to
Noah Ridgway came out swinging with his first work with a couple of her students to create an
music release, the ‘Tear’ EP. DAMN0AH (Noah’s amazing finished product.
artist name) combines hedonistic viewpoints Once I dropped the project, it was a matter
with Grunge and Heavy Metal music to create of reaching out to as many playlist curators as
an aggressive new type of Hip Hop. possible to try and get my music heard. I pitched
“I just want people to know that it’s okay to to independent curators, as well as SubmitHub to
scream and get amped up because there’s try and get my music onto playlists.”
nothing worse than feeling like you have to be “It was great for students to be able to work
tame or shy from yourself because you care with DAMN0AH as a ‘live’ client, and we
what other people will think. I want people to had some great submissions from them,” says
forget about all of the stress going on in their Lampitt-McConnachie. “In the end he utilized
lives and just let loose when one of my songs two of the students’ work - a cover design from
comes on.” says DAMN0AH. Shauna Gardiner and a great little ‘winged-
The “Tear EP” is Noah’s debut EP that released monster’ illustration from Sierra Simard.”
on May 12th, 2020. Produced and written Lead Electronic Music Production Instructor,
solely by Noah, the main idea around the Taylin Simmonds had this to say about Noah’s
project was to not only showcase his abilities as success:
a producer/ vocalist, but also give people a
“Noah has been working extremely hard since
sense of who he is as a person.
the first quarter. From the first time I met Noah
“All of my current frustration and anger from I could tell he had drive, passion and most
recent broken friendships and betrayal went importantly, the work ethic needed to compete in
into the making of it, and I think the emotions the modern music industry. Noah works everyday
are really felt throughout each song.” explains to hone his music, his brand and his network.
Ridgway. While other artists might focus on only the
Going against the grain of hip hop’s current music, Noah creates the time needed to grow all
trending auto tune vocals with crazy filtering areas of his career. I am a big believer that this
has paid off for Noah. Cultivating 5,000+ is the reason he is finding success.”
plays upon release with no prior track record COVID CREATIVITY
of release! Combining rebellious music
It’s not just DAMN0AH who has been using
concepts with relatable branding has played
RELEASED
this oddly quiet time in history to work on his
a big part in Noah’s success but not everyone
creative projects. Artists as diverse as Lady
sees what goes on behind the scenes. When
Gaga, the Rolling Stones and a plethora of
asked, Noah had this to say about the release:
established and undiscovered artists have
“Getting started as an artist is the hardest part, been creating, writing, launching, filming,
so that’s why it takes a lot of posting on social uploading and sharing music across platforms.
media and just getting yourself out there in Other CAT audio students busy releasing
general. material include DocMadeIt (Dayton Fishley),
Leading up to the drop of my EP, I was posting who released his debut experimental Hip Hop
pictures and snippet videos of me rapping my EP where every songs flows together like one
Above: ‘Tear’ EP by upcoming music. Just to give people a taste intertwined masterpiece of music.
DAMN0AH. Cover design of what was to come and showing them, I am Check Them Out:
by Shauna Gardiner, with about it. I started posting content that related to
‘winged monster’ illustration DAMN0AH on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/
by Sierra Simard. my brand and the music that was to come, and artist/4uYPcIgD2j4KQZAypKbCZ6
I used the Instagram promotion tool to reach DocMadeIt on SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.
Right: DAMN0AH’s people outside of my audience. com/docmadeit/sets/2000-plus
Noah Ridgway.
Far Right: DocMadelt.
CAT Audio students have been busy
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releasing material on line. 15
digital filmmaking
CAT DP student Ira
Aikman has been
busy this term working
with the Okanagan
SCOUT MASTER
RE-OPENING THE Film Commission as a
OKANAGAN location scout.
There has been some good news for the
local film industry as The Canada Press and
Castanet.net have reported that the film
industry is on line to reopen for business.
Firstly, what was the This job came as a referral Other factors also play into
WorkSafe BC has released new health and production/company/etc you to the film commissioner who a good location other than
safety guidelines aimed at preventing the were working for, or was it was seeking assistance with just aesthetic. Considerations
spread of COVID-19, which will ensure just general work for the OK photographing locations for have to be given to several
appropriate social distancing on set, and Film Commission? upcoming film productions aspects of the production
include guideline on everything from costumes for the area. Through my such as access, crew parking,
and make up protocols, to transportation and Most recently, I have been
experience in the past working circus parking (the circus is
catering. doing location scouting for a
on large and small productions, the village of vehicles and
feature film that is being shot
Creative B.C. (a provincial organization that both off and on set, and production equipment that
in the Penticton, Naramata,
supports a range of creative industries) is now with my experience with takes shape during a shoot).
Kamloops region in late June
leading a group that will release a guide in CAT though the photography Permits and contracts all have
/early July. Camera has been
mid-June for film for production companies to program, it worked out well. to be secured before shooting
delayed as there are other
follow. can take place.
productions looking to share What exactly is Location
According to WorkSafe BC, film and tv the same locations, which is Scouting? Locations are then uploaded
production companies will be allowed to start great for the film industry Location Scouting is pretty
to a database, where
working once they have a COVID-19 safety in the valley, seeing multiple much just that, scouting for
perspective productions can
plan in place that satisfies these protocols, as productions gearing up locations that producers and
view photographs and brief
well as the provincial health officer’s orders. simultaneously. This scouting directors can have access to
details of the location before
work has been done under the for upcoming productions.
planning a site visit.
Okanagan Film Commissioner, Jon Summerland, OK Film Commission, but at
told Castanet, “filming will begin slowly later This entails photographing What was your brief for the
this point, unfortunately, I am the location, which can vary job, and what did the work
in June and all productions will be using proper not at liberty to discuss the
health and safety protocols.” greatly, from landscapes, entail?
exact details of the production houses, businesses, pretty
“With the easing of restriction around the during this pre-production My brief for this current job
much anything that could in particular was securing
Covid-19 pandemic and social isolation rules phase. work on a given production,
imposed from the provincial government, we residential homes, coffee
How did the job come and then creating a database shops, and various other >
are now seeing an increase in activity in the Technology, that coupled with an ever increasing about? of contacts and information.
film industry, most notably right here in our number of Digital Film alumni places our school
backyard, the Okanangan,” says Victor Poirier, right at the center of a very exciting period in
Department Head of Digital Filmmaking. the local film industry.”
“All indications are that with the easing of these According to Summerland, there is a pent
regulations we could see an incredible boom in up demand to shoot in the Okanagan, “the
the local and regional film industries, with alumni Okanagan Film Commission has been receiving
working on sets at all capacities. Actsafe has extensive interest from filmmakers to come
also given the go ahead to resume the Motion to our region to film, in fact with elevated
Picture Industry Orientation courses which are expanded interest as we have more space for
held right here at The Centre for Arts and social distancing than in a lot of urban centres.”
16 17
digital photography
commercial properties that can unpack through character Is this something you would
would work for the script. I am development, space, and time. consider as a career?
currently also trying to secure
What did you like best about I’ve worked for several years
a lockup space in Penticton,
the work? in the past as a set dresser
which the production will use to
I enjoy the challenge of trying and assistant props master
store props and set dec as well
to find a location that will under the umbrella of the
as vehicles overnight.
allow the director to bring to Art Department on feature
Once I find locations that I films, television series, and
life an idea, which up to that
think will be appropriate, I commercials. I was an IATSE
point, they could only visualize.
send them off to the producer union member in the art
It’s a first step in making the
to see if he thinks they’ll work. department, and have often
intangible tangible. You also
Depending on their feedback, considered a move back into LOCATION SCOUTING | THE PROCESS
have the opportunity to meet
we’ll either secure it, or keep the film world. It’s a fun, These are some photographs from my recent
a lot of interesting people you
looking. creative, and challenging scouting trips. While they are not exciting at
most likely wouldn’t have come
In this instance, the producer across if not for the job. environment to work in. all, it shows a brief overview of some of the
is located in Vancouver, so we Currently, I am focusing on exterior and interiors I looked at.
What was the most my photography career, but
make sure there is constant When looking for exteriors of interesting
challenging thing/s about the fact that I can have a foot
communication, so that when restaurants, motels, and stock yards in small
the work? in both worlds is something I
walk throughs are planned, towns, the photos just offer a quick pass to allow
they know what they’re walking I think the biggest challenge appreciate and look forward
to. to see if something will catch the director/
in to, and that it will work for is simply having access to a
producer's eye.
the script. given location that is required How have your studies at
for a film. Something written in CAT helped to prepare you The interior of the stock yards were cool,
You’re a photography untouched for decades, I love the original chairs.
a script may not be available for working in this type of
student, this is film work.
or even possible. Currently, job/industry? The office is something that looks common place,
Can you tell us a little
trying to shoot in residential but when faced with having to reproduce a
about the natural cross over Obviously having Victor
properties during a global messy office like that, down to the paper stacks
between the two disciplines? heading up both the
pandemic is a challenge. Not and cork boards, reference photos of real world
I believe there is a natural many people are comfortable photography and film program
has been a huge asset in both examples can be invaluable.
cross over between the with the idea of opening their
two disciplines of film and homes to a group of strangers disciplines. Along with Grant The outside was shot really wide so that they
photography. Obviously there’s for a few days, but that’s only and Harvey, both working could get a sense of where they they could place
different things to consider temporary. With the amount professionally and leading the vehicles for both the crew as well as any hero
when you’re discussing motion of work slated for the region, photography studies, allows vehicles they may need for the space.
or still images, but ultimately, hopefully this will be resolved students to understand the
expectations and commitment Ira Aikman
you’re creating images. In moving forward.
both disciplines location, to prepare for the demands of
What were some of the the industry. In turn, I’ve found
lighting, and creativity all
most interesting (or personal that my experience working in
come together to materialize
favorite) locations you found? the industry has also prepared
the world you’re trying to
portray. Time is something As far as interesting locations, me for my studies at CAT. I
that sets them apart for me. it’s been pretty standard fair. returned to study photography
As a photographer, I attempt I’ve shot exteriors of towns, after working in the film
to tell a story in fractions highways and backroads for industry, and the courses and
of a second, whereas film a road movie, landscapes, and format offered at the school,
allows more time to develop commercial properties, nothing do such a great job in allowing
a deeper narrative that you too ground breaking. the students to be ready to
step into these types of careers
and succeed. This Page: location photos by Ira Aikman.
18 19 graphic @ digital design + Web development
“I have
always loved
that I can What originally attracted you to Graphic
Design, and where did you study?
also create original artwork for Jilly Digital,
helping design and maintain the UX and layout
take an idea Since a young age Art and creating has always
of all of the websites under the Jillian Harris
umbrella. I work on design of the Jilly Box itself
in someone’s been a part of my life. My parents always had
me enrolled in Art classes, or workshops, I was
and also work with partners and vendors to
head and always painting or doing collage in my spare
time. I actually originally went to school to
insure that they are using our branding correctly.
What does a typical day look like for you
create it in a become a Paramedic, but after the first year now?
visual form.” I just felt the pull to Art School. I built up my
portfolio and applied to the Alberta College
We have a lot of moving parts at work so I
have started to schedule out my days fairly
of Art and Design (now Arts U) in 2007.After
regimented in iCal to allow me to not only
getting accepted, I took a few Design Basics
meet deadlines but to have room to develop
classes in my first year and that was when my
and allow for any things that come up that
eyes opened up to the world of Graphic Design
need to get out the door quickly. I have been
and I knew at that moment this is what I wanted
working remotely the past few months, which
to do. After an intense 4 years, I graduated in
was a change for me but we just got into our
2010 with a Bachelor in Graphic Design (B.Des.)
new office space so I’m looking forward to
with a minor in Advertising.
connecting and working closely again with
Tell us a little bit about your work history in my fellow team.
Graphic Design.
Is there anything about working for Jillian
I have worked in the industry for just over 10 that differs from your previous jobs?
years. My first job I started as an Art Director
My last job was more agency style, this means
at a mid size Advertising Agency in Edmonton.
I worked with a variety of different companies
After working there I moved to a small design
with all different brands everyday. Now as an
studio of just three people where we focused
in-house designer I work with strictly one brand
on branding and layout design. I was asked to
(and a few sub brands of the Jillian Harris
help design a new local magazine in Edmonton
umbrella) this allows me to really work and
which I then worked with until I moved here
develop this brand while keeping it fresh.
to Kelowna. At that time I worked for a small
agency in the design department and then What do you like best about what you do?
moved to working at Twirling Umbrellas after I have always loved that I can take an idea in
I had my daughter Quinn. My most recent job someone’s head and create it in a visual form.
change is now working with Jillian Harris. I’m always nervous when I share what I have
Your new job with Jillian Harris is really been working on for the first time (even after
exciting - what is your job title and how did 10 years) and I think I love that rush of when
the position come about? they say they love it, or the challenge of when
they don’t.
I am the Graphic Designer & Brand Manager on
Team Jilly. I focus on creating all of the graphics What do you find most challenging about
that are needed on Social Media and blogs. I what you do? >
Designing Jillian
Graphic Designer and CAT instructor Carrie Mayhew
talks to interFACE about her new job working with
(Harris)
‘Love It Or List It’s Jillian Harris.
20 21 graphic design | world class PSa's
“I think I WHO’s
love that
rush of
when
Calling
they say
At the start of the COVID-19 crisis, the World
Health Organization (WHO) sent out an open
they love call to all artists and designers worldwide
to create Public Service Announcements
it, or the highlighting the protocols needed to stay safe.
challenge of We took their brief to our Graphic Design
when they students, and have been publishing the results
via our social media throughout the term. This
don’t.” issue we revisit some of our favorites.
Above from top: ‘Team
Jilly’; layout work for
Jillian Harris brand.
DESIGNING JILLIAN HARRIS | Continued
Two things, one staying current in technology. moment when it just ‘makes sense’. Seeing them
I find things change so fast and I have to keep grow and develop over the year is amazing
up with all the short codes or new brushes so (even though I know that I’m tough and hard on
much all the time. And two, finding that creating them!). I’m so proud of them at the end and all
everyday can also be a challenge so finding the struggles and tough love they went through
ways to keep me feeling inspired and fresh can to get a solid portfolio.
be taxing.
Do you have a graphic designer whose work
You have done a lot of work in the wedding you particularity admire, and why?
industry (your own Magazine, etc) what
I don’t overly follow one designer. I find that
especially drew you to that area?
all designers have different takes and ways of
When I moved to Kelowna I was looking for a achieving the end result and I love to learn from
creative outlet, a way to make friends and meet everyone and find value in seeing what is new
other creative people, so when I saw there was that is going on. That is the inspiring part.
a hole in the Kelowna market for a well done
What advice would you have for students
wedding magazine I said why not. Magazines
wanting to go into this industry?
perfectly encompass my love for Art Direction
and layout design so it was a win win. My advice would be to not take feedback
personally; everyone one will have a different
What do you like best about your teaching
view, taste and perspective, it’s not an attack on
role at CAT?
you as a person. Instead take that feedback and
I love not only sharing my experiences with learn from it, grow from it and become a better
students, but actually seeing them then have that if not the best designer from it.
DESIGNED BY | Clockwise from top right: Angela Lalonde; Kimberly Dsa;
22 Shauna Gardiner; Sierra Simard; Quinn Clark. 23 interior design
Emily Cross (nee Tell us a little bit about your time at CAT. instructor, Jennifer Yeo, I gained the confidence
Ireland), ADID, I’ve always enjoyed school, but going to school to present my designs without feeling like I
wanted to run away. And as a designer, you’ll be
graduated from for something you’re passionate about makes
presenting for the rest of your career.
it even better. It was incredible to be taught
CAT’s Interior by industry professionals who have real-life What advice would you give to students
Design program experience with what they’re teaching you. I was looking to get into the same career?
in 2017 and has able to learn one on one from the best.
Don’t be afraid to experiment. This is the time
been working What was your first job post-graduation and where you figure out your personal style and
ever since! how did you find it? how you can incorporate that into projects while
I was lucky enough to be hired by the firm I did still delivering a design that speaks to the client.
my second work experience session with, Materia It’s also the only time you’ll be able to design
Interior Design. The real-world skills I learned something without having to consider a budget,
from Heather and Maria set me up beautifully enjoy it!
for my future.
Tell us a little bit about your career
progression since then.
After about a year at Materia I got a little
homesick missing the Island. So, I applied to my
dream firm on Vancouver Island, and I’ve been
here for over two years.
Tell us a little bit about the firm where you
now work. (or if you are freelance, what
projects are you currently working on?)
I work for Bidgood + Co. Interiors in Victoria
BC. We’re a design/build firm, merged
with Strong Construction Group, and we do
everything from custom home new builds to
heritage house renovations, from tech offices to
quirky locally owned cafes. There’s never a dull
day around here, and every day is so different.
What does a typical day look like for you?
BUILDING THE
They’re quite different, but most of my days
consist of creating construction documents,
and 3D renderings. I also help with project
PERFECT CAREER
administration, which involves creating change
orders and site instructions for our construction
team on site.
What is your favorite thing about working in
the Interior Design field?
I love that I found a career that can mix my
OCD mind with my love of creativity.
What was the most important thing/s that
you learned from your time at CAT?
The art of presenting. Before coming to CAT I
had never presented anything to an audience
24 in my life, but with the help of my amazing 25 Network administration | network security
How did you get into Network Security? Almost everything which involves computer What advice would you give to NSS students
network and its security. When you speak about who are graduating shortly? Any words of
I have always found Information Technology security, means that you have to have a deep advice or wisdom?
interesting as it dictates the future of our understanding of systems, granular to every part
lives. As technology advances, there are more Work hard, but smart, and always continuing
of hardware and software and all the protocols
technical vulnerabilities in the infrastructure to learn. Never give up on tough challenges
that make its network. With the advances in
allowing hackers to gain easy access. Every in IT; be persistent. Master the theory of the
cloud infrastructure, AI (Artificial Intelligence)
day, you will hear hacking news such as a data matter before trying it live – don’t trust Dr.
and IoT (Internet of Things) there are more to
breach of about 106 million Capital One Google, but use it as source of information
know.
accounts, or Verizon exposed data for 14 that you still need to evaluate.
million customers however appearing to have Is that interest still the same, or do other Develop not only your hard skills, but improve
been caused by hackers. There are other threats elements interest you more now? on your soft skills – at the end of the day you
than viruses, spam, trojans and ransomware. Throughout my IT career, I have lived, worked are not working with networks and computers
As the ‘Internet of Things’ begins to establish and mastered many IT challenges. Now, my only, but with people whom you help. Landing
a foothold in daily life, ransomware growth interest is how to bring it to a new generation of a job is a mix of experience, credentials like
seems poised to become more severe and more Technologists to understand and prep them to be certifications, degrees, soft skills, and initiative.
widespread. able to master any IT challenges they might face What do you or the companies you work for
The more I work with IT systems and its in the future, not only in IT Network Security. look for in a new hire/employee?
infrastructure, the bigger the interest in Network What is your favorite thing about working in
Security grows. The feeling of security is To be qualified for the job you will need all
this area?
important especially in situations where before the above mentioned and more. As we are
you go to bed at night, you want to check There is always new technology infrastructure helping internal and external customers to
if your gate and all doors of your home are that comes with new challenges. There is a sea solve IT related problems, we need to put them
closed. You would struggle to have a good sleep of knowledge you can take in every day. The first, actively listening to their problems, show
without that reassurance. more you learn the more you realize how little empathy. At the same time, you will have to be
you know about it all. It is very fast paced and analytical to solve the issues. Most of the time
Where did you train? you need to adapt to it. you will work under time pressure, stay calm,
The
My training started with technology long time keep a clear mind to analyze and to provide
Security
Your least favorite thing?
ago, when I was in high school working with a smart solution.
electronics projects on Commodore 64 (an 8-bit In fact, there is no such as least favorite thing. Always be willing to learn and be patient
computer!). Then followed my university years The less you like it the more you have to work on with your customer. Pay attention to detail as
Doc tor
with many hands-on problems to solve in projects it until you like it. you work on troubleshooting. This goes hand
and thesis. The job of IT is to be able to do everything, and in hand with analytical thinking and involves
Leaving the university, I landed the first job any time. Think of it as if you are a medical listening to your end user intently to find
with BMW Engineering and Development Head doctor on call. It is up to your ability to give clues as to why they are having a technical
Quarters where I could help engineers and the computer access back to your colleagues problem. Be a team player, care about others;
designers secure data transfer through video (sometimes 20 thousand or more of computers collaborate and lend a hand when you can.
conferencing. Other jobs followed with more is your daily job) if the network got hacked. You Teamwork makes the dream work.
Meet John Vu - Director of deep insights of technology and its security. are not saving one patient but thousands at the When you aren’t teaching or working on NSS
same time.
Information Technology for the What companies/roles have you worked in? things - what could we find John Vu doing?!
What is the funniest/scariest/weirdest thing
I am very fortunate to start my IT career with I am lucky to have many hobbies, but
Open Door Group in Vancouver, a famous car company as a project manager. you have ever had happen to you at work? unfortunate to have only 24 hours a day to
as well as lead instructor on CAT’s When another big bank needed my expertise, Sometimes it is funny when you walk around in do everything. If I am stuck indoor you will
I went on to work on their security and system the building and your colleagues start to call find me in the garage fixing cars or building
Network Security programs. maintenance for a while before I settled down you Doctor - Doctor of PCs. some technical gadgets. If you see me in the
in Canada. In Canada, I volunteered with NRC kitchen, then I am baking or cooking some very
In the old days, most of the times you spent at
(National Research Council Canada) which a delicious meals that I end up gaining weight
“It’s funny when you few months later led to a permanent job as a work was in the cold dark server room. Days
can last long into nights. When you are alone to finish it. Music is relaxing for me too – both
walk around in the Technical Officer.
After the long IT career with many corporations
in a very big building after midnight, it is like
in the scary movie – you hear all sort of noises,
listening and actively playing.
So, you see I am not getting bored being in
building and your and jobs from Technical support to Director of door slamming, people talking and there is isolation during the COVID-19 time. I love
colleagues start to Information Technology, I am now transferring
my knowledge to another generation.
nobody around except you. Then you look at
the software you are working; on the CD cover
hiking on the mountains and gardening, too.
Playing soccer with friends or having a tennis
call you Doctor - What was it about the area of computers
and Network Security that originally most
it says “Ghost from Symantec” (it is a software
using for backup and disk cloning). It is scary
game in the sun can be fun and healthy at the
same time.
Doctor of PCs.” interested you? and weird at the same time, huh.
26 27 Veterinary hospital Assistant
Summer is here. This issue our home if you cannot keep them is getting in to. Other people
VHA professionals share some cool. Always cool slowly and leave food behind in fire
of their tips and tricks for gradually...no ice baths! pits or campsites and break
‘SUMMER’IZE
navigating the summer season glass on the ground. Watch
Hydration: Keep cool water
with pets. fire pits - whether hot or not,
available to drink. Don’t
CODEE KOCH | Technician let dogs get too thirsty and there are hazards. Burning
Assistant, Vernon Veterinary gulp water, especially around nose, reaching for food, or
Clinic exercise...this can be a factor burning tail while watching
Your Pets in causing bloat which is fatal. you eat... and hot coals too
I think heat stroke is a huge - even around the outside.
issue in the Okanagan - Water Safety: If boating, dogs Also, beware vegetation in the
especially in the summer. should have life jackets too. forest. There have been reports
Make sure your pet is staying Rivers are fast and high, dogs of cannabis consumption from
hydrated, try to walk them get disoriented or run out of pets in the woods.
early morning and evening. steam at the lake, so watching
More frequent short walks will their stamina and being aware Travel ID: It’s good to
also help prevent it. of hazards and your dog’s have temporary ID tags if
capabilities is important. traveling or camping, so
Ticks (and their removal) you can be found in your
and spear grass are other Ticks, fleas, lice, etc.: Talk to temporary location should
big issues. It’s very common your vet about a treatment you be separated from your
to have spear grass migrate or prevention plan for your pet. Do some research of the
into tissues - especially the ear pets during the bug season. area ahead of time for risk
canal. Learn to identify it and This is especially important assessment. Know who to call.
keep your pets aways from it; for animals that are out in the Have a couple numbers for
also check their coat well after bush. Know what the risks are the surrounding area. Vets,
walking. in your neck of the woods. non-emergency police, poison
For ticks, I would recommend Wildlife: Be bear aware. Plus control, etc.
staying away from tall grass, moose, snakes, beavers, river SHANNON B | Veterinary
using flea/tick prevention and otters, big cats, you name it. Assistant/Tech Student,
if you go for a hike make sure Know the proper procedures Panarama Veterinary Service
to check your pet. You can also to follow for wildlife you may
usually go to your local vet encounter. Carry spray, noise If your dog is swimming
and get something called a tick makers, etc. frequently this summer, make
twister to help remove them. sure to clean out his/her
Fireworks: If your animals are ears with an appropriate ear
ANGELA OSMACHENKO | stressed around this activity cleaner after swimming to
DOGSAFE Instructor and there are many options to help prevent infection.
Owner, Happy Tails Canine ease them. Leave the area,
Adventures (Prince George) use thunder coats, cbd oil,
Heat: Hot cars, hot pavement, turn up house ambient noise,
hot sand, sunburn, prolonged distraction, lots of cuddles
exposure...these situations and comfort and keep them
can cause skin damage like contained!
burning, and heat exhaustion Camping food and fire pits: Lots
or heat stroke. Sunscreens are of hazards here! Chocolate
available for dogs (like doodle from ‘smores, or other
breeds after a short clip at food falling on the ground
Sunburn, ticks and spear grass are just some of the dangers you the groomers). Leave them at unnoticed. Know what your pet
need to help your pets navigate through the summer months.
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