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iamagamer challenges gender stereotypes in gaming 
Dr. Kimberly Voll on Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Gaming
Dr. Kimberly Voll, CDM faculty, avid gamer and game jam organizer, has an article on Corona Labs, about her upcoming game jam iamagamer. 
Evolution, a retro, indie game-art exhibition in Vancouver 
Announcing Evolution: The History of Gaming from its Roots to the Future
We’re excited to announce that during the summer of 2014 the Centre for Digital Media will be hosting Evolution, an exhibit that will explore the history of gaming from its roots to its future. Evolution is a retro, indie and game-art exhibition that will celebrate 40...
nglish Pup, a 3D educational app for kids who are learning English. 
Alumni Launch Educational App for English Learners
 V7 Entertainment, a Vancouver start-up company by MDM Alumni, launched a new app last week called English Pup. English Pup is a 3D educational app for kids who are learning English, that features games and various activities that teach English vocabulary,...
Ariel view of Great Northern Way Campus 
Great Northern Way Trust Public Open House
Great Northern Way Trust is inviting the community to a Public Open House on Tuesday June 11th from 5pm to 8pm. At the event, the public  has the opportunity to find out what’s happening at the Great Northern Way (GNW) campus, which is jointly owned by UBC, SFU,...
MDM Alumni Mike Torillo Presenting at CDM's Open House 
MDM Alumni Entrepreneurs Present at CDM’s Open House
On Wednesday night, we hosted an Open House here at the Centre for Digital Media. The focus of the evening was how an MDM degree helped two alumni create and build their companies. People interested in the program, along with current students, alumni, faculty and staff...
Unclickable Studios Team Photo 
MDM Student Project Explores Leap Motion Controller's Potential
Several gaming devices are set to be released this year, many of which explore enhanced ways of interaction. The Leap Motion Touchless 3D Controller—a touch-free, 3D motion sensing and motion control hardware—is one device coming out this year that’s been getting lots...
Master of Digital Media Spots Available for September 2013 
Master of Digital Media Spots Available for September 2013
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the digital media industry? Are you working in the digital media industry but want to advance your role to a senior leadership position? We’re excited to announce that we have new spots available for September 2013 for the...
 
Dr. Richard Smith Re-Appointed For Another 3 Years As Director at the Centre for Digital Media
Dr. Richard Smith has just been re-appointed for another 3-year term as Director of the Master of Digital Media (MDM) program. Smith was appointed as Director back in June 2011, having previously been a professor at Simon Fraser University's School of...