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Co-op blogs
Explore our SIAT Co-op student blogs to learn more about their Co-op journeys and their experiences working on real-world projects, and being part of teams and industries.
Submit your own Co-op story through the link below. *Note: Not all blog posts assignments that are submitted here will be selected for publication. Your Co-operative Education Coordinator, Afshan Basaria, will be approving these blog posts for publication. Please contact her at abasaria@sfu.ca if you have any questions.
How Co-op helped Alicia LeClercq learn to wear the many hats of a game designer
During her co-op, Alicia LeClercq had the opportunity to work as a Junior Game Designer at 81monkeys Studio, an indie game studio based in Port Moody. The studio is currently developing World of Anterra, an open-world pixel RPG inspired by classics such as Ultima, while also taking on work-for-hire projects. Being able to contribute to multiple projects, helped her learn the numerous hats that game designers wear to help shape a player's experience.
How a FIFA Broadcast Intern Programme taught Rachel Seah the value of collaboration and adaptability in broadcasting
For the summer term of 2026, Rachel Seah had the once in a lifetime opportunity to work with the FIFA Host Broadcast (HB) Intern Programme as a Commentary Control Room (CCR) Assistant! From June to July, she was employed to assist with the 7 FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches held at the Vancouver BC Place Stadium. Along with 7 other CCR interns, she worked with 4 supervisors to handle the setup, sound testing, and takedown of commentary equipment before and after the matches.
Student to Founder: Reimagining Co-op Through Entrepreneurship
There’s co-op—and then there are experiences that push beyond the traditional employer–student model into something far more dynamic: creation, ownership, and real-world impact. At the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship, students aren’t just stepping into roles—they’re building, testing, and launching ventures in live environments. In fact, SIAT co-op student Jacky Au has already taken his venture, Snacki, beyond concept—it's currently operating at a VIA Rail location. That’s not a simulation. That’s execution.
SIAT Co-op in Action: Visiting Arcana Studio
SIAT Co-operative Education Coordinator Afshan Basaria recently visited Arcana Studio, a Canadian animation company with substantial production depth and an experienced in-house team executing across feature films and series work. During the visit, Afshan had the opportunity to see one of SIAT's co-op students, Rachel, working within that environment at Arcana.
How working as part of a team at Alchemy VFX allowed Seth van der Zweep to improve his craft.
For his co-op term in the summer of 2025, Seth vander Zweep worked for a small studio based out of Victoria called Alchemy VFX, which specializes in creating visual effects for live service games. He worked as a 3D modeler creating 3D props for an upcoming unannounced educational project the studio was working on. Seth reflects on his co-op experience and what he learned about how projects can work in a professional setting compared to an academic one.
How asking for advice and understanding the importance of time helped Zariyan Mansoor overcome creative block.
Zariyan Mansoor was a Graphic Design Student at showpass from January 2025-May 2025. In is role there, Zariyan was involved with marketing graphic design, branding, and web design. He met the creative and practical challenges of working in a professional design environment head on, seeking out the mentorship of the creative director who offered advice and strategies for managing creative block and burnout.
How positive team collaboration helped to foster Jasmine Bamba's professional growth
Jasmine Bamba was a Multimedia Designer in the Learning Technologies department at Vancouver Coastal Health from September 2024-August 2025. In her role there, Jasmine was involved with design, e-learning, and adult education. She collaborated with a strong, supportive, and multidisciplinary team including other multimedia designers, instructional designers, back-end developer, system analysts, and e-learning system support coordinators.
How a co-op experience helped Chantae Bristow find a genuine passion for animation
Chantae Bristow was a Production Office Assistant at Arcana Studio from May 2025 to August 2025. In her role there, Chantae worked closely with the production, animation, and development teams to support various stages of film and digital media projects. She helped storyboard, composite animatics, and experience pre-visualization workflows, while also creating professional pitch decks and presentation materials using Figma.