RRC Polytech Launches The Schroeder Institute of Entertainment and Media Arts
In September 2024, The Schroeder Foundation announced a $15 million donation to RRC Polytech for the creation of The Schroeder Institute of Entertainment and Media Arts in the heart of Winnipeg’s Exchange District. This transformational gift is the largest in RRC Polytech’s history.
The Schroeder Institute is RRC Polytech’s direct response to the dynamic growth in Manitoba’s creative arts sector – a booming economic engine contributing $1.6 billion to the province’s GDP, with more than 3,400 businesses and 20,000 workers. As the industry continues to expand, there is a pressing need for a new wave of local talent to sustain its growth and position Manitoba as a leading creative arts hub in North America.
The Schroeder Institute was launched with 12 core programs, including two new programs – Animation and Entertainment Production Management. The programs have been developed by an impressive 14-person advisory committee entrenched in the creative industries.
Learn more: https://www.rrc.ca/schroederinstitute/programs/
