Hands-On Co-op Placements for Creative Careers
Gain real-world creative industry experience through DCAC’s co-op placements
in design, coding, media, and audio.
▪ From Learning to Doing
Building Career Pathways Through Co-op Placements
At the Digital Creative Arts Centre (DCAC) in London, Ontario,
our co-op placements give students the chance to turn
classroom learning into real-world creative experience.
By working directly with industry-standard tools in design, coding,
gaming, videography, photography, and audio production, students
build professional portfolios, gain workplace confidence, and prepare
for careers in the creative industries.
✔ Industry-relevant skills in design, media, and technology
✔ Hands-on training with professional-grade tools
✔ Portfolio-ready projects for future careers and education
✔ Mentorship from experienced creative professionals
Choose Your Path: Four Co-op Streams to Build Creative Skills
Photoshop & Illustrator
Students dive into the world of graphic design and digital illustration, learning how to create professional-quality visuals for print, web, and social media. This placement develops essential design skills while building a portfolio of creative projects.
Computer Coding & Gaming
This placement introduces students to programming and game development, combining creativity with technical problem-solving. Students learn the fundamentals of coding, explore gaming platforms, and develop projects that showcase both logic and design.
Videography & Photography
Students gain hands-on experience with professional cameras, editing software, and production techniques. From capturing live events to editing short films, this placement helps students tell compelling stories through video and photography.
Audio Recording & Engineering
This placement focuses on the art and science of sound. Students work in a studio environment to record, edit, and mix audio for music, podcasts, or film. By learning industry-standard tools, they develop skills for careers in media and audio production.
See Our Co-op Students in Action
We tailor our co-op placements to support both student growth and classroom goals.
From design and coding to media and audio, whatever your focus, we’ll make it happen.
Reach out to book a call today!
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