Think Tank and CDM are teaming up to offer graduates opportunities and scholarships following their program


Think Tank and Centre for Digital Media (CDM) are excited to announce the Digital Futures Pathway. This opportunity offers two distinct post-graduate pathways: one for graduates of CDM’s Master of Digital Media (MDM) program who want to attend Think Tank; and one for eligible Think Tank graduates looking to join CDM’s flagship program.

This Digital Futures Pathway can lead to further opportunities including the ability to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit to pursue employment in Canada!


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CDM --> Think Tank Pathway

For MDM grads looking to study at Think Tank: train alongside industry pros, gaining the skills to step produce hi-fi assets and/or VFX sequences for Film, TV or Games. Finish with a competitive demo reel catered towards a particular specialization:

  • Houdini Generalist
  • Characters & Creatures for Film
  • Characters & Creature for Games
  • Environments & Props for Film
  • Environments & Props for Games

Why Think Tank?

Advanced technical training at the #1 Ranked School in both VFX and Game Design & Development in the World
  • Develop an industry-ready portfolio alongside Studio Mentors and a likeminded community of artists and creators.
  • Three Start Dates per year (February, June, October)
  • Receive a Pathways Scholarship* between $500 and $7,000 for one of Think Tank’s award-winning Computer Graphics training programs.


*Scholarship amount depends on selected Think Tank program

Eligibility

  • Must be a graduate of CDM’s Master of Digital Media program
  • Must meet all of Think Tank’s General Admission Requirements
  • Must meet with Think Tank’s Admissions Team during the application process




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Think Tank --> CDM Pathway

For Think Tank grads looking to study at CDM: earn a profession-orientated Master of Digital Media. International students will be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit upon successful completion of the MDM program, and for many, pursue the dream of working in British Columbia’s world-class creative technology hub.

If you’re a Think Tank prospect, student or grad, and want to learn more about this pathway...click the link!



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Why CDM?

Train to be a Digital Leader and be eligible for a three-year Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
  • Develop power and leadership skills working on interdisciplinary teams
  • Pitch a venture startup in games/creative tech
  • Earn a jointly-conferred graduate degree from UBC, SFU, ECUAD, BCIT
  • Receive a $4,000 Digital Futures Scholarship with admission to the MDM (minimum guaranteed funding, other funding opportunities available)