Centre for Arts and Technology Kelowna

I had nothing but great experiences at CATO. All of the instructors are friendly and want nothing but the best for their students. With each instructor being a professional in their given field, I feel that I have learned each aspect of the filmmaking process in great detail. The highlight of the course for me is the blend between hands on material and theory. We always had access to the schools gear and could practice with it in and out of class. Even after graduating, the instructors have helped me find jobs in my field of choice. The Centre for Arts and Technology has given me the skills and resources I need to begin my career in my industry.

If you're thinking about going into the Filmmaking course DO IT! As long as you're driven, passionate, and determined to work hard for what you want. I came to this school knowing I wanted to peruse video editing/post production and that's exactly what I did!About the professors:Victor gave me endless support, offering valuable knowledge and guidance. He put me outside of my comfort zone and helped me unlock my skills in other areas of filmmaking. Victor recognized my ability to work not only in post-production but also in pre-production as a director. One moment that really stood out to me was when I finished my documentary. Feeling nervous about sharing it, I only shared it to Victor and Henrietta. This documentary was a passion project, experimental with it's structure, and a little political. Victor and Henrietta gave me the push I needed in order to fully share it. Their kind words and encouragement are something I'll never forget.Henrietta is an incredible professor and writer, who has helped refine my writing. She ensures that everything, from scripts to emails, are polished and professional. Henrietta's attention to detail is extremely on point. She dedicated a lot of time and effort to thoroughly read and analyze each piece of work I wanted advice on. I can confidently say that Henrietta is the best writing teacher I have ever had.I could keep writing about the amazing professors in the Filmmaking course, but this would be an extremely long review.About the course:This course provided me with hands-on experience and connections. Especially when it came to being on set, I got the chance to work on actual movie sets as a production assistant and eventually made my way up to being an assistant make-up artist! Furthermore, Victor has helped me make an incredible connection that led me to a job as a video editor after I graduated.Overall, I'm extremely thankful that I decided to go to this school. I was able to explore various job opportunities and establish meaningful connections with industry professionals. I learned proper procedures, set etiquette, and to adapt to the fast-paced nature of the industry. If you're interested in becoming a filmmaker, I fully recommend going to this school.

Going to CATO has been the best experience I've had with any school ever. If you are trying to get into the film industry I highly recommend going to CATO. I recently graduated from the film program and the school has given plenty of opportunities to get jobs and experience on set even after I left the school. The people I've met through the program along with all the instructors have been fantastic.

Had a great experience at the school. The program is very well organized and in-depth with audio engineering. I went into the school knowing nothing and left feeling very confident with anything audio ! The head teacher Chris Holmes is awesome and taught me a lot ! If you have any questions regarding the school, future jobs, or just ordinary questions, you can always email Randal and he is there to help you. All in all, every teacher and staff member is intelligent, helpful, and instructive, with awesome outgoing personalities. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting go into the audio business

If you're looking for the next step in your life that will lead you to many new opportunities, learning curves and a great family of friends, this may be the school for you. Decided to take the 18 Month- Filmmaking course one random day, and It without a doubt, was the best decision I've made. You learn a variety of things and with the smaller classes, it becomes easy to grow with what you want to pursue, while still learning in the other areas you may be curious in. I got lucky to be a part of an amazing group of people and learn from a well experienced selection of professors who make you feel important and inspired through-out the time you spend. Even after graduation, they helped me get a job on a film set that has already hired me for other films! Overall, I would 100% recommend this schools film course and say to go in with as much passion and drive as you can, as it goes by quick and you'll most likely graduate, wanting to do it all over again. At least I do... best experience and best people. 2022 Grad!

The Centre for Arts and Technology provides the ideal environment for creatives to grow their abilities to their fullest potential. You're taught by industry professionals who can share their experience and give you the tools necessary to succeed in your field. Here, you can receive direct and personal feedback to improve your skills.My experience at the school has been nothing but perfect. The equipment provided gave me the ability to create beautiful films while also learning how to use industry standard equipment. I have had the joy of writing both a narrative and documentary film for my final projects with the creative freedom to make what meant most to me. This is what you can expect, an environment built especially for creative individuals looking to start their career doing something they love.

For the price that it costs, it is such a waste of money. Read the 1 star reviews from past years and it sums it up. Quantity over quality is their motto, you get some teachers that just read off the powerpoints with no actual knowledge and perspective on what they are teaching us. For a private college, the support can really be absent, and as a student, you donnot feel like you matter. The graphic design program is so lousy and there is so much that you won't learn in class. The only thing that is really worth anything from the program is the friends that you can meet.

As someone who is autistic and queer, I travelled all the way from Saskatchewan - by myself - to attend this school and it was one of the best experiences in my life! The level of support that student services here provide is absolutely immaculate and fast (counselling, life skills, conflict resolution, career stuff, finances, everything!), the professors are incredibly kind hearted and passionate, and the people you meet here will be lifelong connections! If you like to jump on opportunity, this is truly a gold mine for anyone who is willing to put in the work. They see you as a person, not a number, and they will teach you the vital real life lessons that no other school will teach.

This school jumpstarted my photography career! When I applied to go to school at CATO I only knew how to shoot on auto mode on my camera. The first few months were very intense as I tried to grapple around the techniques of manual camera basics. My instructors did not give up on me and only pushed me harder to succeed because they knew I could! I graduated in 2020 at the top of my class because I was always able to ask my instructors for help in understanding the material, and they were always happy to help! Everything I learned at CATO- and of course the access to a state of the art studio, technology and knowledgeable industry professionals- most definitely helped me muster the courage to make my passion into the successful business it is today!

I took the Photography program at The Center For Arts And Technology and I can’t say enough about it. All the teachers are so knowledgeable in their field and willing to help you succeed along the way. The program criteria covers everything from the basics and up, mastering retouching, business management, and more. Not only are you learning all the skillset it takes to become a professional photographer, you also get access to a fully equipped studio and a wide selection of all the professional tools, cameras, lights, and equipment to work with. You won’t be disappointed!