Centre for Arts and Technology

What Centre for Arts and Technology does

Centre for Arts and Technology (CAT) is a private career-focused post-secondary college headquartered at Suite 100 – 1632 Dickson Ave., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 2004 and operating continuously for over 20 years. The college delivers diploma programs (12-18 months), certificate programs (6 months), and short courses (6 weeks) across two functional tracks: creative fields (2D Animation, 3D Animation, Acting for Film & Television, Audio Engineering & Production, Graphic & Web Design, Interior Design, Professional Filmmaking, Professional Photography, Writing for Film & Television) and technical/professional fields (Architectural Technologist, Bookkeeping & Accounting, IT & Cybersecurity Professional, Veterinary Technician Assistant). It also runs an annual Digital Bootcamp pathway program for Grade 11 and 12 students.

The campus houses two audio recording studios, three film and photography studio classrooms, traditional and digital animation labs, a dedicated interior design lab, and an equipment cage stocked with professional-grade camera bodies, lenses, and lighting gear. Curriculum is delivered using Adobe Creative Cloud, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Sage, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite, with Canvas LMS (via tecglobal.instructure.com) supporting online course access. The institution states no on-campus housing is available and acknowledges operation on the traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan people.

CAT operates a sales-led go-to-market in which program advisors guide prospective students through application and enrollment, supported by inquiry forms, campus tours, Try a Class experiences, the annual Bootcamp, open houses, online info sessions, high school presentations, career fairs, paid digital and outdoor advertising, Instagram (@collegeforartsandtech), blog content, and word-of-mouth referrals. Revenue is tuition-driven; an application fee of $150 applies to full-time program applications, e-transfer is accepted for payments, and specific tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. The college runs a $30,000 Create Your Future Scholarship annually for Grade 12 students and has formalized international student recruitment alongside domestic enrollment. No revenue figures, funding rounds, parent company, subsidiaries, M&A, patents, certifications, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Centre for Arts and Technology

Legal name

College for Arts and Technology

Website

https://digitalartschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centre for Arts and Technology is a private Kelowna, BC post-secondary college founded in 2004 offering 12-18 month diploma, 6-month certificate, and 6-week short courses in creative and technical fields to high school graduates, career changers, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career-focused post-secondary education (creative arts and technology)

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Arts & Design (Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation) (EDAMAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA), Productivity & Office Software Skills (EDAAAIAC), Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN)

Keywords

• Post-secondary education
• Career-focused diplomas
• Creative arts training
• Vocational college programs
• Technology certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelowna

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from tuition for diploma programs (12-18 months), certificate programs (6 months), and short courses (6 weeks). Programs include 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Acting for Film & Television, Architectural Technologist, Audio Engineering & Production, Bookkeeping & Accounting, Graphic & Web Design, Interior Design, IT & Cybersecurity Professional, Professional Filmmaking, Professional Photography, Veterinary Technician Assistant, and Writing for Film & Television.
2. Application Fees: One-time application fee of $150 for full-time program applications. Additional portfolio submission required for photography and animation programs.
3. Create Your Future Scholarship: $30,000 in scholarship awards offered annually for Grade 12 students, funded by the institution to support student enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Centre for Arts and Technology is a private post-secondary college in Kelowna, BC delivering career-focused diploma programs (12-18 months), certificate programs (6 months), short courses (6 weeks), and an annual Digital Bootcamp pathway program. Offerings span creative disciplines (2D/3D Animation, Acting for Film & Television, Audio Engineering & Production, Graphic & Web Design, Interior Design, Professional Filmmaking, Professional Photography, Writing for Film & Television) and technical/professional disciplines (Architectural Technologist, IT & Cybersecurity Professional, Bookkeeping & Accounting, Veterinary Technician Assistant), taught using professional-grade studios, labs, and industry-standard software via on-campus and online delivery.

Product overview

Centre for Arts and Technology (CAT) is Interior BC's premier career-focused arts and technology college offering a portfolio of diploma programs, certificate programs, short courses, and pathway programs. The core offerings include diploma programs in creative fields (2D Animation & Digital Art, 3D Animation, Acting for Film & Television, Audio Engineering & Production, Graphic & Web Design, Interior Design, Professional Filmmaking, Professional Photography, Writing for Film & Television) and technical/professional fields (Architectural Technologist, Bookkeeping & Accounting, IT & Cybersecurity Professional, Veterinary Technician Assistant). These are complemented by 6-week online short courses and an annual Digital Bootcamp for high school students. The institution operates a modern campus with audio recording studios, film/photography studios, animation labs, and interior design facilities. Students access learning through Canvas LMS and develop industry-ready portfolios using professional tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Sage, and QuickBooks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2D Animation & Digital Art Diploma program covering traditional drawing & animation, digital painting and character creation, storyboarding, digital editing, and working in an animation pipeline, equipping students for the animation industry.
• 3D Animation Diploma An 18-month career-focused diploma taught by industry professionals that builds in-demand 3D animation skills and industry connections.
• Acting for Film & Television A 12-month diploma program providing aspiring actors with the skills, knowledge, and experience to work in the entertainment industry.
• Architectural Technologist Diploma program in architectural technology covering design theory, drafting, rendering, and material selection for residential and commercial spaces.
• Audio Engineering & Production Diploma program covering microphones and recording, music theory, Pro Tools and Ableton Live, mixing and mastering, post-production, ADR, foley, and surround mixing.
• Bookkeeping & Accounting A 6-month fully online certificate covering Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), Sage and QuickBooks accounting platforms, payroll and taxation (CPP, EI, deductions, ROEs, T4s), and financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Graphic & Web Design Diploma program in graphic and web design covering visual communication, digital design tools, and web development fundamentals.
• Interior Design & Technology Diploma program covering design theory and process for residential and commercial spaces, drafting and rendering, design regulations, and material selection.
• IT & Cybersecurity Professional A 12-month diploma program covering practical skills in Linux, networking, security, cloud computing, and ethical hacking to launch tech careers.
• Professional Filmmaking Diploma program teaching practical skills in visual storytelling, camera work, editing, and production management, with access to two photo and film studios and an equipment cage with cameras, lenses, and production gear.
• Professional Photography Diploma program covering studio techniques, lighting, composition, and industry-ready portfolio development in professional photography.
• Veterinary Technician Assistant Certificate program equipping students with practical animal care training, veterinary office procedures, and real-world skills for animal clinics and care settings.
• Writing for Film & Television Diploma program focused on screenwriting, visual storytelling, and writing for film and video production.
• Character Design for Animation, Games & Comics A 6-week online short course taught by instructor Neil Hooson covering character design techniques for animation, games, and comics.
• Get Your Animated Series Concept Pitch Ready A 6-week online short course taught by instructor Neil Hooson focused on developing and pitching animated series concepts.
• Digital Bootcamp 2026 An annual pathway program held in March for Grade 11, 12 students or recent high school graduates, offering 4 days of hands-on program discovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• BC's creative industries contribute over $6 billion annually and employ more than 120,000 skilled professionals
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LaSalle College Vancouver: Private Vancouver arts college with diploma programs in animation, VFX, game design, interior design and graphic design — directly overlapping CAT's creative program mix.
• Vancouver Film School: Private BC-based post-secondary film, animation, games and design school offering intensive diploma programs — the closest geographic and curricular analogue to CAT's creative portfolio.
• Toronto Film School: Private Canadian career college offering diploma programs in film production, acting, writing, graphic design and similar media-arts disciplines — comparable in model and program structure.
• Emily Carr University of Art + Design: BC-based public specialized art and design university covering animation, photography, film, design and interior design — a strong regional comparator for CAT's arts programs.
• Sheridan College: Canadian college widely recognized for its animation and digital media programs, providing a diploma pathway comparable to CAT's animation portfolio with broader institutional scale.
• OCAD University: Toronto-based university dedicated to art, design, digital media and writing — a specialist creative institution comparable in mission to CAT, though at degree-granting scale.
• Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design: Toronto-based private career college specializing in animation, illustration and concept art diplomas — closely comparable to CAT's 2D/3D animation and graphic/web design offerings.

Broad incumbents

• British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Large BC public technical institute offering IT, design, broadcasting and business programs — overlaps with CAT's Architectural Technologist, IT/Cybersecurity and Bookkeeping tracks.
• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology): Major Canadian polytechnic with IT, business, design and media programs — comparable as a career-focused technical institution, though larger and public.

Regional players

• Capilano University: BC public institution offering programs in animation, film, performing arts, design and IT — competes with CAT for the same regional student pool but as a broader public university.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/collegeforartsandtech
• Xx.com/digiarts_ca
• Facebookfacebook.com/centreforartsandtechnology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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