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DigiBC's mission is to promote, support and accelerate the growth of BC's Creative Technology industry to the benefit of current and future generations.

Our membership consists of companies from the video game/interactive, animation, visual effects, and VR/MR/AR sectors, along with technology
enablers and service providers who work alongside our members to help grow the creative technology economy in the province. We seek to
achieve our goals through advocacy and policy engagement, growth programs, talent programs, events, and member benefit initiatives.

Careers in VFX & Animation (Dec 7)

Considering a career as a VFX artist or 3D animator? In partnership with Spark CG Society, Vancouver Public Library's Inspiration Lab will be presenting this online panel discussion on December 7 about pathways to a career in the industry. Free to attend but you must register in advance. Hear from industry experts - Ere Santos (Walt Disney Animation Studios), Su Skerl (Centre for Digital Media Society) & Marina Antunes (Spark CG Society). The event celebrates the launch of VPL's new computer graphics, VFX and animation services including Maya, Houdini, Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender, which are now available to use for free on the computers in their Inspiration Lab. RSVP link >>

VCC's Production for Animation & VFX

Looking to develop a career in production? VCC's Production for Animation and VFX teaches the industry-identified skills of team management, interpersonal relations, task prioritization, reporting, and communication. This micro-credential consists of four courses and is offered part-time to support working professionals who are seeking reskilling and upskilling opportunities for their career. The next term starts January 11 and you can get 25% off each course when registering for all four at the same time! Questions? VCC will be hosting online info sessions on December 5, 12, 19. Learn more >>

  UVic's Unity® for Creative Technology

Take your career to an immersive new level with UVic’s Unity® for Creative Technology micro-credential. This program introduces and explains the technologies that make interactive projects possible, and walks learners through creating 3D apps and projects, focusing on Unity. All participants who successfully complete the program will receive an industry-recognized professional development certificate micro-credential and have the option to take the Unity Certified User: Programmer certification exam. It is designed and best suited for software engineers or graduates of computer science or software engineering; technical artists or graduates of technical art programs; graduates of fine arts programs with at least four to six months of object-oriented programming experience. The next term starts January 24, 2023. Learn more >>

Our 2022 sizzle reel showcases some spectacular content that is made right here in BC. Looking for some inspiration
for what to play or watch while supporting BC content creators? Look no further!

 

 

What We Do

Our mission is to help ensure that Creative Technology, as a cornerstone of the broader technology sector, grows and thrives in the province for the benefit of current and future generations. We are involved in ongoing discussions with the government regarding short and long-term policy development, and working with leaders in education to help shape the curriculum from kindergarten through post-secondary to help better equip BC students for fulfilling a career in creative tech. We are engaged to help grow the number and strength of creative tech programs in the province, as well as hold a series of networking and professional development events. Member companies and their employees can take advantage of an ever-increasing number of member benefit programs.

Advocacy & Policy

Talent Programs

Growth Programs

Events

Member Benefits

 


 

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