Continuing Education instructor Jeremy Torrie is running a gauntlet every filmmaker knows. He’s pulling together the fine cut of Juliana & The Medicine Fish, his adaptation of Jake Macdonald’s beloved bestselling young adult novel.

There are thousands of takes from this past autumn’s work with stars Adam Beach and Emma Tremblay to comb through, and agonizing choices to face. Does he use the shot where Beach’s dialogue was note-perfect, or the one with the best lighting? When should he cut from one shot to the next? Is there a way to reclaim the out-of-focus footage?

“Those are the compromises you make,” says Torrie of the labour of love that leans on his talents as writer, director and producer. “Films are not perfect – they’re a microcosm of anything and everything happening during prep, production, post-production… Most people don’t care about the behind-the-scenes stuff, but those are the things you have to deal with in the industry and hopefully come out on top of.”

It’s that sort of industry insider insight — coupled with storytelling craft — that Torrie imparts to students taking Red River College’s AV Short Video Production course, and to those enrolled in the three-month Enhanced Filmmaking Skills & Techniques certificate course, offered in partnership with the Adam Beach Film Institute.

The fusion of art and business savvy is critical for young filmmakers hoping to go on to full careers, says Torrie, whose past credits include the 2003 TV movie Cowboys and Indians: The J.J. Harper Story and the 2008 documentary Spirit of Stolen Sisters.

“Just because it’s artistic doesn’t mean it’s not a business,” he explains. “That’s what someone like me can bring to the table: to allow for the appreciation it’s not just a story – the story is absolutely important – but beyond that, there is an entire industry.”

“When you’re able to bring real business experience to a teaching setting, you’re going to set people up for success.”

Click here to learn more about Torrie’s career path, and his plans for future filmmaking courses at RRC.

For income tax purposes, T2202A tax receipts are available through your HUBaccount at the for the 2015 calendar year. T2202As are only available online through your HUB account, they are not mailed out by the College.

If you have any questions about your T2202A please contact us:

Email:

• Full-time students register@rrc.ca
• Part-time Continuing Education students cde@rrc.ca
• Regional students – please contact your campus

Phone:

• Full-time students 204-632-2327, toll free 1-800-903-7707
• Part-time Continuing Education students 204-694-1789, toll free 1-866-242-7073
• Regional students – please contact your campus

In-person:

• Student Service Centre, D101, Notre Dame Campus
• Student Service Centre, P104, Princess Street Campus
• Regional students – please contact your campus

Debra Wutke (VP of PMI Manitoba chapter, and Program Manager of Business and Management of the School of Continuing Education) and Juanita Desouza-Huletey (Manager of Application Services for the Workers Compensations Board and a RRC instructor)

The nature of education is such that it must constantly evolve to meet ever-changing needs. Red River College’s newest program, the Advanced Certificate in Project Leadership, aims to take the already successful Project Management program to the next level.

“More and more credentials are being sought to recognize or benchmark people’s experience and knowledge in the field, and that demand is coming from industry,” says Debra Wutke, Vice-President of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Manitoba chapter, and Program Manager of Business and Management for RRC’s School of Continuing Education.

As Wutke explains, most people don’t start out as project managers, but gradually take on project management roles over the course of their careers. RRC’s Project Management program can help people learn to manage projects at any stage (and in any business), but project management is only one piece of an organization’s pie.

“When you get a certificate in Program Management, you’re more at the working level. Now we need people who [can] step up to take that leadership role,” says Juanita Desouza-Huletey, Manager of Application Services for the Workers Compensations Board, and an instructor at RRC.

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Debra Wutke (VP of PMI Manitoba chapter, and Program Manager of Business and Management of the School of Continuing Education) and Juanita Desouza-Huletey (Manager of Application Services for the Workers Compensations Board and a RRC instructor)

The nature of education is such that it must constantly evolve to meet ever-changing needs. Red River College’s newest program, the Advanced Certificate in Project Leadership, aims to take the already successful Project Management program to the next level.

“More and more credentials are being sought to recognize or benchmark people’s experience and knowledge in the field, and that demand is coming from industry,” says Debra Wutke, Vice-President of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Manitoba chapter, and Program Manager of Business and Management for RRC’s School of Continuing Education.

As Wutke explains, most people don’t start out as project managers, but gradually take on project management roles over the course of their careers. RRC’s Project Management program can help people learn to manage projects at any stage (and in any business), but project management is only one piece of an organization’s pie.

“When you get a certificate in Program Management, you’re more at the working level. Now we need people who [can] step up to take that leadership role,” says Juanita Desouza-Huletey, Manager of Application Services for the Workers Compensations Board, and an instructor at RRC.

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The 2016 Spring/Summer Course Schedule contains course information — including dates, times, course codes, fees, and locations.

This schedule may change so check the online catalogue to ensure your courses are still available.

Printed schedules will be available at the end of February.

We’re proud to be hosting the Professional Photographers of Canada’s (PPOC) Accreditation judging event.

PPOC’s Accreditation process recognizes photographers who have reached a nationally accepted standard of proficiency and knowledge in photographic arts and is able to demonstrate their capability of delivering image excellence in a chosen field and sets them apart as being industry leaders. Photographers who have earned Accreditations have successfully completed the highest requirements from a panel of qualified judges across Canada.

Come see up and coming photographers! The event is free.

Dates: February 6 & 7, 2016

Location: FM-65, 2055 Notre Dame Avenue

Time: Starts at 9:00 am both days

Our congratulations to Continuing Education instructor James Culleton, who recently received a prestigious Pinnacle Award from the American Society of Furniture designers.

Culleton, who teaches Graphic Design and Manual Writing and Design classes at RRC, was one of 16 designers from across North America to be recognized by the organization. He won in the motion upholstery category for the M1 series he designed for Palliser Furniture, where he’s served as design director for almost 15 years.

Culleton first got involved with RRC through his position at Palliser, launching an ongoing partnership with the College’s Residential Decorating program by enlisting students to design a trade show booth for Palliser.

He says the most interesting part of his job as an instructor is teaching students to problem-solve visually, noting he’s fascinated by the range of people who take evening classes at RRC.

Learn more about Culleton’s experiences as an instructor, and find out where in Winnipeg you can see some of his more notable designs.

The College’s online applications, registrations and payments will not be available from Friday, January 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm until approximately Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 6:00 pm for scheduled College system maintenance.

We apologize for any inconveniences that this may cause you.

Interested in developing your skills for a career in business or creative arts?

We’re holding information sessions on our Notre Dame Campus so you can explore 5 different full-time programs:

Business and Management:

• Administrative Assistant
• General Insurance
• Legal Assistant

Creative Arts:

• Professional Photography
• Residential Decorating

This is your opportunity to meet the instructors, learn about the entrance requirements and ask questions.

Date:

• February 16, 2016

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Location:
FM-65
2055 Notre Dame Avenue

For more information, please contact us at: cde@rrc.ca | rrc.ca/coned | 204.694.1789 or 1.866.242.7073

RRC’s Honorary Degree and Diploma Committee welcomes your nominations for 2016. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 15.

An award of distinction, the Honorary Degree/Diploma is the highest honour Red River College can bestow upon an individual. This award recognizes individuals in diverse fields who are distinguished by their significant accomplishments and contributions – locally, nationally or internationally – and whose receipt of the award will bring honour and distinction to RRC.

Past recipients of this award have included Ace Burpee, Lisa Meeches, Gail Asper, and The Honourable Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair. Consider nominating an individual if he or she has:

1. Made significant contributions to either: (1) Red River College; (2) a particular field of post-secondary study; and/or (3) post-secondary education on a local, national or international level;
2. Accomplished great success in either a paid or volunteer position that reflects the values of Red River College;
3. Enhances or promotes the College’s image/reputation in Manitoba or elsewhere; and/or
4. Serves as an inspirational example to the College community due to significant accomplishment or achievement.

More information on these prestigious awards is available on the Alumni microsite, including the online nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 15.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 204-632-2359 or alumni@rrc.ca.