Guests at RRC Polytech’s Manitou a bi Bii daziigae may think the Polytech has opened a stunning new art gallery, should they take a stroll through the building from May 5 – 7, 2026. 

In fact, it’s the annual iteration of the Schroeder Institute Grad Showcase – a vibrant culmination of months (and often years) of students’ hard work. The showcase highlights the talents of graduating students across design, media, film, photography, and game development disciplines, offering RRC Polytech staff and students a chance to experience their impressive output.  

The Showcase brings together graduating students from seven programs: 

• Communication Design 

• Digital Film and Media Production 

• Digital Media Design (DMD): Interaction Design and Development 

• Digital Media Design (DMD): Video and Motion Graphics 

• Game Development: Art & Programming 

• Graphic Design 

• Photography 

Participating students have each focused on a project that highlights what they’ve learned throughout their programs: 

• Communication Design students present “Rolodex,” their term-long, largely self-directed design projects. These works tend to be exploratory and experimental in nature, showcasing creative problem-solving, concept development, and personal design voice. 

• Digital Film and Media Production students will be sharing screenings of their short films, which they wrote, acted in, produced and edited all on their own. 

• The DMD: Interaction Design program is showcasing a mix of prototyped design work and larger scaled projects designed by students, with the content ranging from a zoo display, to a sliding game, to a cocktail menu. 

• The DMD: Video and Motion Graphics graduates are presenting demo reels that capture their versatility and technical skills. These reels feature a range of 2D and 3D motion graphics, videography projects, and compositing work that reflect both creative vision and industry-ready execution. 

• From the Game Development: Art & Programming program, visitors can play fully developed video games created collaboratively by art and programming students. These projects demonstrate creativity, technical complexity, user experience design, and teamwork. 

• Graphic Design students are exhibiting a wide spectrum of creative work, including branding systems, campaign concepts, packaging, web and app design, and illustration. Adding an interactive dimension to their showcase, these students also operate the Gift Shop, featuring products that they have designed, branded, and produced themselves. 

• The Professional Photography program presents a year-end collection that highlights their creativity and technical expertise. The work spans a range of styles and subjects from portraiture to landscapes, offering visitors a compelling visual narrative of each photographer’s approach and perspective. 

Open to RRC Polytech staff and students, the Schroeder Institute Grad Showcase is an opportunity to support graduates, explore emerging talent, and experience firsthand the innovation and dedication that define the Schroeder Institute. 

For more information about the Schroeder Institute of Entertainment & Media Arts, please click here.