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Photo 1- (L-R) COSTAATT Vice President Institutional Advancement- Fayola Nicholas, COSTAATT Prewident Dr Keith Nurse, Founder and Creative Director of Animae Caribe-Camille Selvon; Director of Animae Caribe Roxanne Colthrust, Dean, COSTAATT Ken Gordon School of Communication, Creative and Digital Media- Clarinda Jack.
COSTAATT and Animae Caribe Partner to Fuel Animation Education
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, November 27, 2024 – The College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) and Animae Caribe have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise animation education and propel industry growth in the region.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Keith Nurse, President of COSTAATT; Camille Selvon, Founder and Creative Director of Animae Caribe; and Roxanne Colthrust, Director of Animae Caribe, at a ceremony held at COSTAATT’s City Campus.
Photo 2: COSTAATT President Dr Keith Nurse and Founder and Creative Director of Animae Caribe Festival Camille Selvon sign MoU
This strategic partnership leverages COSTAATT’s reputation as a leader in creative arts education, particularly through its Ken Gordon School of Communication, Creative and Digital Media. The school fosters a vibrant community of talented artists, filmmakers, and graphic designers. This expertise, combined with Animae Caribe’s extensive industry experience and international connections, will elevate the animation sector in Trinidad and Tobago.
The partnership will focus on key areas:
• Digital Upskilling: Development of micro-credentialing programmes, flexible learning options, and internship opportunities to ensure industry readiness.
• Research and Knowledge Exchange: Collaboration on research projects to address industry needs and inform programme development.
• Recognition and Awards: Creating mechanisms for certification and celebrating animation excellence.
• Industry Collaboration: Facilitating joint projects, stakeholder engagement, and networking events to connect students with industry leaders.
Dr. Keith Nurse, President of COSTAATT, emphasised the partnership’s potential: “This collaboration merges academic excellence with Animae Caribe’s industry know-how, creating unparalleled opportunities for students. It will strengthen the regional animation industry as a whole.”
Camille Selvon, Founder and Creative Director of Animae Caribe, shared her enthusiasm: “This is a milestone for the creative sector. It allows us to collaborate on growing and developing the Animae Caribe Festival, further propelling local talent onto the global stage.”
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About the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts (COSTAATT)
COSTAATT was established in October 2000 by an Act of Parliament with the purpose of contributing to national and regional development, promoting social equity and advancing civil society. This mission is achieved by providing broad-based access to socially responsive and innovative educational programmes, and by engaging in scholarly work and applied research.
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