The Centre for Digital Media at dusk.

The entire facility features student-centered design and students have a unique opportunity to create and re-create their learning space as they move through the program.

Wireless internet is available throughout the Centre.

Classrooms

Classrooms boast full Dolby 5.1 capabilities, high-end wall projectors, Blu-ray and HD-DVD playback, multi-modal jack in capability and most surfaces are projectable.

Information Resource Centre

The Information Resource Centre (IRC) is the hub of the Centre for Digital Media’s growing library of resources, including video games, books, films and magazines. The game collection is stocked with an extensive selection of current and past video games supporting all platforms. In fact, through the generosity of our Industry Affiliate, Electronic Arts, the Centre hosts the largest collection of titles outside of EA.

The available books and magazines range in subjects from improvisational and pitching techniques, to film production and editing, and from texts on specific software suites to studies in game design. The film library covers a broad range as well: the great directors such as Kurosawa, Coppola and Burton are represented; and there is a large selection of films based on video games, and vice versa.

Academic Partner Libraries

GNWC students have full access to the four academic partner libraries: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Emily Carr University of Art + Design and British Columbia Institute of Technology. Access to a core suite of online services is also available through Simon Fraser University.

Filmmaking & Editing

Filmmaking and editing are an important aspect of the Masters of Digital Media Program. To that end, the Centre for Digital Media, boasts a 10,000 square-foot creative space dubbed “The Hangar” housing a large filming area complete with a sizable green screen. Additionally, a smaller, portable green screen and lights are available. Film editing and rendering, as well as 3D modeling are made easier through the use of the Centre’s 280-core render farm, which supports Maya, 3DSMax, After Effects, and Blender. There’s also a private recording and editing studio.

Game Rooms

The Centre for Digital Media is also home to a profusion of video game consoles located in either of the two games rooms where students can relax while playing games or watching films.

Additional Resources

Other resources available to students include fully stocked kitchens, communal social areas and an excellent workout space.

How to Get Here

To find the Centre for Digital Media, look for the map on our Contact Page.