Georgian College seeks downtown Barrie space
Oct. 5, 2016
Digital Photography and Imaging students will be among those to benefit from a new downtown Barrie location.
Georgian College is taking the next step to move several hundred Design and Visual Arts students into Barrie’s downtown core.
The college has issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking to lease up to 20,000 square feet including modern training rooms and retail space in a high-visibility downtown location.
Starting September 2017, approximately 250 students will begin their studies in the new space. Programs will include all years of Digital Photography and Imaging, Digital Video, Graphic Design and Graphic Design Production.
“This move fulfills an agreement reached several years ago between Georgian and the City of Barrie,” says Georgian College President and CEO MaryLynn West-Moynes. “It brings great opportunities to our students and the city – everyone benefits. The programs selected are well aligned with Barrie’s focus on innovation and the creative digital economy. Students will work even more closely with professionals in their field and their studying, living and spending will pour new energy into the downtown core.”
The move will provide students greater opportunities for work-integrated learning activities and collaboration with experts. The college is looking for a building which includes a storefront location where student work can be featured and sold to the many people who live, work and visit in downtown Barrie.
The college timelines call for the chosen space to be renovated as required and operational by Aug. 1, 2017.