Alumni News
Classes are back. Why not give back with a co-op placement?
September 26, 2016
Here at Sheridan, another school year is off to a busy start. The campus is humming with the excitement of starting new courses and re-connecting with friends and professors. As a graduate, you may be looking for a way to give back to this year’s class. Think about helping current students get ready for success in the workplace. Third-year students from the Bachelor of Game Design program are looking to bring their unique education and experience to co-op placements in early 2017. Launched in 2013, the Bachelor of Game Design program is the only degree of its kind in Canada. Students study general topics in cinematography and sound design along with more advanced courses in story, character development, game mechanics and AI. They develop skills in scripting, interface design and 2D/3D modeling and are experienced with software including Adobe, Visio and Cinema Suite.
“Going out into studios, learning from others, is beneficial,” says Cody Romphf. “It helps you gain experience and credentials for real life.” Teammate Josh Cappelli agrees. “It’s nice to learn from other people, every studio does things their own way.”
Co-op students can participate in a variety of roles as artists, developers and testers. Last year students worked in sectors ranging from gaming companies like Uken Games and Big Blue Bubble to sectors like banking. Some even participated in international co-ops, working with companies as far away as Norway and China. Employers have been impressed with what they’ve seen so far, commenting that students have the “perfect mix of art, game design and knowledge,” and that the “students far exceeded our expectations, and we’re excited to take full advantage of this amazing pool of talent in the future.”
If your business could benefit from a co-op student placement, please contact Alice O’Carroll for more information.