FCAT After School

Join student hosts Emma Jean and Torien Cafferata for Season 3 of the FCAT After School Podcast. This season you'll hear in-depth, heartfelt discussions with alumni from across Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Subscribe to FCAT After School wherever you listen to podcasts. We'll be sending a new episode down your feed every other Wednesday starting January 10th. You can also listen on 90.1 FM CJSF every Tuesday at 4pm starting January 16! Follow along on social media @fcatatsfu to keep up to date with our latest episodes. And feel free to reach us at [email protected] with feedback and guest suggestions.

In this episode of FCAT After School, Contemporary Arts student Zoe Braithwaite catches up with program alum and award-winning lighting and set designer Sophie Tang. From the Stratford Festival to Vancouver Opera, you'll find Sophie's lighting-focused artistry and storytelling practice across theatre, opera and dance. Sophie shares with us her experiences navigating school from SFU School of contemporary arts, and changes in disciplines and approaches to education, all leading to a flourishing career in lighting-focused artistry and storytelling. FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html. SCA program: https://www.sfu.ca/sca.html Guest Bio: Sophie Tang is an award-winning lighting and set designer working in Theatre, Opera and Dance. She has worked with companies including Stratford Festival, Push Festival, Electric Company Theatre, Vancouver Opera, Artsclub Theatre, Bard on the Beach, Citadel Theatre, Canadian Stage, Theatre Replacement and so on. Recent credits: Undeveloped Sound (Electric Company Theatre), Choir boy (Canadian stage and Artsclub), The Pearl Fishers (Vancouver Opera), Romeo and Juliet (Bard on the Beach), 9 to 5 (Citadel Theatre), S'effondrent Les Videoclubs (Theatre La Seizième), Do You Mind if I Sit Here (Theatre Replacement), Being here (Belfry Theatre), Rez Sisters (Stratford Festival), Portfolio website: sophieyufeitang.com Guest Website: sophieyufeitang.com Host Bio: Zoë Braithwaite is a Vancouver based interdisciplinary artist and BFA student at the SCA, majoring in Theatre Performance. Instagram: @zoe_braithwaite Theme music: "Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Follow SFU's FCAT on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/FCATatSFU Instagram: www.instagram.com/fcatatsfu Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/school/fcatatsfu

Whether it's your first day at your new job or awkwardly standing in the corner at a party, we all want to feel included. Inclusion is often overlooked in classrooms and workplaces. In this FCAT After School podcast episode, School of Interactive Arts (SIAT) alum and UX Designer Priscilla Skylar Lee shares their dedication to creating an inclusive environment in collaborative spaces. We also chat about their seven-year journey to graduation and what catches their eye when hiring new designers. FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html Guest Information: Priscilla Skylar Lee (PSL) is a User Experience Designer with a passion for accessible, inclusive, and ethical design – especially within Design Systems. Aiming to better the world by minimizing technological, and cognitive overhead for all people to keep things accessible and foster communities. Always seeking different perspectives to fill gaps that may be overlooked. Dodgeball enthusiast, pour over coffee snob, and global explorer. Feel free to reach out on LinkedIn to connect regarding mentorship or any topics — just leave a message with your request stating that you found me through this podcast! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillaskylarlee Host Bio: Hello! My name is Megan Yeung. I'm a SIAT undergraduate student who loves to explore many mediums and forms of art. Music Credits: "It Feels Good (To Feel Good Again)" by Michael J. Bostwick is licensed under CC BY 4.0. "Haunted By The Past" by malictusmusic is licensed under CC BY 4.0. "Did you know? (Curiouser and curiouser)" by Fabian Measures is licensed under CC BY 4.0. "Hanami Matsuri (花見祭り)" by Fabian Measures is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Theme music: "Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Follow SFU's FCAT on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/FCATatSFU Instagram: www.instagram.com/fcatatsfu Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/school/fcatatsfu

On this episode of FCAT After School, Marshall McCann speaks with Departure Lounge Virtual Producer and Centre for Digital Media alumni, Brenda Medina. Volumetric capture, LED stages, and real-time rendering engines transform how film, TV, commercials, and music videos are produced and experienced. Departure Lounge, a local Vancouver company nestled beside SFU's Centre for Digital Media, is at the helm of this pivotal industry transition. FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html Brenda Bio: Brenda has over 10+ years of work experience in the entertainment industry as a digital product designer and marketing creative director for different global brands and initiatives. She's currently a virtual producer at Departure Lounge where she leads cross-functional teams to develop new media mostly for film, VFX, and the music industry by using innovative tools such as cutting-edge capture technologies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendamedinac/ Marshall Bio: Marshall is a writer and producer with works in video games, film, advertising, and now, podcasts! Completing his Master's at the Centre for Digital Media, he's currently the lead narrative designer at Dark Wave Arts, a video game and comics studio. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallmcc/ Episode Produced by Marshall McCann and Stacey Copeland Theme music: Chad Crouch "Illustrated Novel" is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0

In this episode of FCAT After School, Genevieve speaks with Heidi Waechtler, the director of sales and distribution at Figure 1 Publishing. From directing the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia and finishing her Master's thesis nearly a decade after her coursework, Heidi sheds light on finding a meaningful place in the publishing industry. FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html Guest Bio: Heidi Waechtler (MPub cohort 2011–12) is currently director of sales and distribution at Figure 1 Publishing, a leading publisher of high-quality illustrated books. She's held roles including executive director of the Association of Book Publishers of BC, managing editor at Toronto's Coach House Books, and visiting faculty at SFU Publishing. She lives in Port Moody, BC on the unceded, occupied, ancestral and traditional lands of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō Nations. Guest Socials: Twitter: @HeidiWaechtler LinkedIn: Heidi Waechtler Host Bio: Genevieve (Gen) Cheng is a final semester Communication major and Publishing minor who loves to make homemade sushi, take in new movies at local theatres, and is currently occupied leash training her kitten. Host Socials: Instagram: @gen.cheng LinkedIn: Genevieve Cheng Additional Resources & Mentions Hypothes.is – a great resource for annotating digital text files! Episode Produced by Genevieve Cheng and Stacey Copeland Theme music: Chad Crouch "Illustrated Novel" is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0

In this episode of the FCAT After School, Communications student Eric Militaru talks with SFU Communication Alumni Kai Bockmann about his time at SFU and the skills he gained while pursuing his degree. Not only was his time at SFU helpful but we also talk about the other stories outside of school that gave crucial life lessons in understanding the world and helped him to become the current president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers. FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html Guest Bio: Kai Bockmann is the current President and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers. With experience as the President and COO of Saputo and various roles within McCain Foods, Kai has over 25 years of global experience restructuring, growing, and leading market-renowned CPG Companies. Along-side a degree in communications and business, Kai acquired his master's in business administration at SFU in 1995. Host Bio: Eric Militaru is a third-year communications student with dreams of working in the radio and podcasting industry. Episode Produced by Eric Militaru and Stacey Copeland Theme music: Chad Crouch "Illustrated Novel" is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Additional music: HoliznaCC0 - "Yesterday" licensed under CC 1.0 Universal Follow SFU's FCAT on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/FCATatSFU Instagram: www.instagram.com/fcatatsfu Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/school/fcatatsfu

On this episode of FCAT After School, SFU communications student Eden Pollitt is joined by Kirstin Richter, a SFU Communication's alumni and cofounder of strategic marketing company - The Social Agency. This episode follows the story of how Kirstin went from working at her aunt's PR firm in Regina to starting her a marketing company of her own right here in BC. FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html Guest bio: Communications alumni Kirstin Richter is the co-founder of The Social Agency, a marketing agency that works with a wide range of clients from Fraser Health to White Spot. @tsavancouver https://www.thesocialagency.ca/ Host bio: Eden Pollitt is a fourth-year Communications student with experience in digital media, marketing, and content creation. @luvnoh8 Episode Produced by Eden Pollitt and Stacey Copeland Theme music: "Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Follow SFU's FCAT on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/FCATatSFU Instagram: www.instagram.com/fcatatsfu Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/school/fcatatsfu

What's the largest leap you've taken? On this episode of FCAT After School, we're chatting with Vic Ong, pipeline technical director at Bron studios, about a very non-linear path towards a career in software development. If you don't know what a technical director is, don't worry! We'll dive into that and the rest of Vic's globe-spanning journey of making smart mattresses, keeping roller coasters safe, and constructing tools in game engines. If any of that entices you, you'll want to hear his story. FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html Guest Bio: Vic has been a full-stack software engineer for the last 5 years, developing various web applications for the entertainment, e-commerce, and fintech industries. Currently, he's a pipeline technical director at BRON studios, creating tools for cinematic and interactive experiences in animation, film, and VFX. He enjoys collaborating with artists and designers to help materialize their creative visions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickong/ Host Bio: Marshall is a writer and producer with works in video games, film, advertising, and now, podcasts!Completing his Master's at the Centre for Digital Media, he focused on narrative design and production work in video game development. He's passionate about fostering collaborative spaces and nurturing creativity wherever it grows! https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallmcc/ References Dr. Barry Kudrowitz - https://design.umn.edu/directory/barry-m-kudrowitz, Centre for Digital Media -https://thecdm.ca/, Unreal Engine - https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US Episode Produced by Marshall McCann and Stacey Copeland Theme music: "Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Follow SFU's FCAT on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/FCATatSFU Instagram: www.instagram.com/fcatatsfu Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/school/fcatatsfu

In this episode of the FCAT After School podcast, Communications student Eric Militaru talks with SFU Communication Alumni Simi Sara about her career as a host for 980CKNW and her educational journey. However, her journey was different than most. Here, Simi would share her philosophy on furthering her career and how any student can learn to take their time and try out new things as they follow their own journey, step by step. FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html Guest bio: Simi Sara (Twitter: @simisara980) is the award-winning host of Mornings with Simi. In 2020 Simi took the reins of the morning show, where she can be heard introducing listeners to the top stories of the day over their morning coffee. Simi has been in the media business for almost thirty years, with roles including newspaper reporter, producer, and news anchor. While continuing her full-time job at CKNW, Simi also returned to education, graduating from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Communication. Host bio: Eric Militaru is a third-year communications student with dreams of working in the radio and podcasting industry. Additional Resources and Mentions: https://globalnews.ca/bc/program/the-simi-sara-show/ Episode Produced by Eric Militaru and Stacey Copeland Theme music: "Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Follow SFU's FCAT on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/FCATatSFU Instagram: www.instagram.com/fcatatsfu Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/school/fcatatsfu

FCAT student Genevieve Cheng speaks with Jazmin Welch, a production manager for Arsenal Pulp Press and business owner of her own book design company Fleck Creative Studio, about all things Masters of Publishing. From taking pictures of hats to landing her dream job at a Vancouver press – Jazmin's journey from the fashion world to book design is one of a kind! FCAT After School is a podcast project from SFU's Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Current students sit down with alumni to explore their career journeys since graduation and gathering advice for the next generation. Find full episode transcripts and more info on FCAT After School at www.sfu.ca/fcat/get-involved/podcast.html Guest: Jazmin Welch Instagram: @fleckcreative Website: www.fleckcreativestudio.com Twitter: @jazminwelch Guest Bio: Jazmin Welch is the production manager at Arsenal Pulp Press and the owner of fleck creative studio, a book design studio based in Hamilton, Ontario that focuses on a collaborative and intentional approach to publishing. Jaz loves creating artful and meaningful design solutions while fostering strong connections between authors and their readers. She holds a Bachelor of Design (Ryerson University) and Master of Publishing (Simon Fraser University). Jaz is a dog mom with a love of fresh ocean air. Host: Genevieve Cheng Instagram: @gen.cheng Host Bio: Genevieve (Gen) Cheng is a fifth and final year Communication major and Publishing minor who loves to blog about sports, take in new movies at local theatres, and is currently occupied leash training her new kitten. Additional Resources and Mentions Quill & Quire Job Board – https://quillandquire.com/jobs/ Episode Produced by Genevieve Cheng and Stacey Copeland Theme music: "Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Follow SFU's FCAT on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/FCATatSFU Instagram: www.instagram.com/fcatatsfu Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/school/fcatatsfu