Storyteller In-Depth

Have you watched the children's show Dora the Explorer? It’s a classic! Well, this classic just got revamped into a new CG-animated series that was just recently released. To give us a behind-the-scenes look at the show is one of the editors, Kate Brascoupé, who is a graduate of our Broadcasting program. Kate delves into her experience in the editing industry, how she approached editing this series, advice for those interested in pursuing this industry, and more.

In this episode, we have Khalilah Brooks, the creator of the preschool sitcom Aunty B's House, which airs on CBC Kids and CBC Gem. Khalilah discusses the "why" behind her show, how it all came together, a bit about her own personal journey, and how her experience in the Children's Media program influenced her career.

In this episode, we have Shane Madill, a 2019 graduate of our Public Relations—Corporate Communications program. Shane works at the PR firm Kaiser & Partners, and he co-wrote a white paper titled: AI Business Strategy Corporate Communications & Balancing Advancement, Pocketbooks & Emotional Change. Shane will take you through some of the elements of the white paper and explain how AI can be used effectively in this type of setting.

Have you ever been watching live TV, such as the news, and wondered what’s going on behind the scenes? Who put the show together? To help answer some of those questions is Meredith Omstead, a 2020 graduate of our Contemporary Journalism program and Producer at CP24 Breakfast. In this episode, Meredith shares a behind-the-scenes look at her job and shares advice to those interested in following a similar career path.

In this episode, go behind the scenes of the film and television industry with industry professionals and Centennial instructors Tara Jan and Sasha Boersma as they share insight into this industry and provide in-depth details on the two micro-credentials they teach -- Film and Television Production Accounting and Film and Television Production Management. If you are interested in learning more or enrolling in these two upcoming micro-credentials, please visit storyarts.ca/tv-film-micro-credentials.

In today's episode, we have Yvette Farkas--a two-time Centennial graduate who has created some incredible things. She has written a series of children's books that include topics that adults can find beneficial, but before that, she wrote a graffiti book. Yvette will discuss this transition and more, including what you can expect from this new series.

In this episode, Brian Sinasac, the Program Coordinator of our Game - Development program, shares insight into how AI is being used in the gaming industry. He also outlines a bit of his journey into the animation and gaming industries, how he has brought up AI to his students, and more. Also, don't miss out on our host, Pat, asking ChatGPT its thoughts on AI in gaming!

Karen Shopsowitz is an instructor at the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design, as well as a Peabody-award-winning producer, director, editor and cameraperson. In this episode, she will discuss how AI has begun to embed itself in the filmmaking process, some of the considerations professionals should consider, details on AI voice-generating software, advice to future filmmakers, and so much more.

Mike Countryman, the Program Coordinator of our Communications and Media Fundamentals program, wrote a fictional book called Info Freako that explores AI, surveillance, and more. But will those themes explored in his book one day become facts? In this episode, Mike explores the process of writing his book, the research that he put into it, and his thoughts on the future of AI in today's society.

By now, you have either used artificial intelligence (AI) to help you produce some form of written content or have likely heard about some of the ways AI is used, but how is this tool impacting the writing industry as a whole? To help navigate this dicussion is Kelly McConvey, the Program Coordinator of the SCMAD's Communications - Professional Writing program. Kelly will take you through how she approaches the use of AI-powered writing tools like ChatGPT in the classroom, her opinion on using them in the writing industry in general, ethical concerns, some of the risks involved, some of the elements she looks forward to, and more.

Justin Serran, a graduate of our Broadcasting program, is a full-time Video Editor and Content Creator who has been exploring various artificial intelligence (AI) tools related to his industry. In this episode of our AI series, Justin will share insight into his work, how he stepped into his role, and how AI has become a popular choice in video editing and content creation.

Narmeen Lakhani is a 2018 graduate of our Children's Media program and founder of her very own start-up, Birdwings Media, where she creates diverse content for preschool and school-age audiences that parents and educators can use to teach about Muslim contributions to society. She also offers consultation and training to youth-related industries on more equitable narrative representation. Narmeen will share why she launched Birdwings Media and why inclusive storytelling and representation are important, especially in children's media.

Lataevia Beezer is a morning co-host and weather specialist at CTV Morning Live and the host of her very own horror series — The Bite with LC. Lataevia shares the behind-the-scenes of what her role looks like and her advice to those interested in pursuing a similar career path.

Jessica Ng is no stranger to the power of storytelling and the magic of connecting with audiences as the host of Radio Active, CBC Edmonton's afternoon radio show. Jessica will take you through her career in broadcasting, what her experience has been like hosting a radio show, and will share advice drawn from her years of experience for those eager to enter this industry for themselves.

Jennifer Rose is a multidisciplinary artist who graduated from both our Art and Design Fundamentals program and the Fine Arts Studio program. She creates pieces using a variety of mediums, from mixed media to sculpture. In this episode, Jennifer discusses her creative process and how process art plays a significant role in her journey as an artist, her thoughts on receiving the Marilyn Scott Achievement Award, and more.

Meet Reid and Charmian, two Arts Management graduates who will guide you through the planning process of their capstone project, Arts Ahead. They will share how they managed their workload, the outcome of the project, and more!

In this episode, Publishing graduate Sheima Benembarek shares information from her book Halal Sex. The book explores the topic of intimacy in the Muslim religion and highlights stories from multiple individuals on their experience navigating this often hushed conversation.

Kamaj Silva is an entrepreneur who has created multiple successful businesses, which have led him to some exciting experiences, including being on Dragons' Den, which Kamaj discusses in this episode.

Kamar Thomas is a fine artist who is the Program Coordinator of our Fine Arts Studio program at the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design. In this episode, Kamar discusses his journey as an artist, the work that goes into his art, and details about his book, The Artist's Creative Vision: How to Create Art that Makes Change and Earns a Living.

In this episode, we speak with Molison Farmer, a 2020 Children’s Media program grad and a Production Coordinator at an award-winning animation studio. Tune in to hear about Molison’s passion for creating animated content and the production coordinator’s role in the pipeline.