Michel Barrette has thrived in Broadcast television for over 27 years. He is currently the coordinator of the Television Program at Algonquin College where he is responsible for curriculum development and delivery. He is also active as a freelance producer and director.

Much of Michel's career was with the CBC from 1974 - 1989 where he was a director and producer for English news programming. His credits here included coverage of every major political campaign, First Ministers conferences, the Commonwealth Games, the Olympics, CBC Sports, the Journal and hundreds of other programs and specials.

For two years Michel was Senior Producer with Reseau des Sports (RDS) where he produced and launched the successful Sports 30 program which airs four times daily and trained editorial staff, announcers, reporters and directors.

Professor Randy Dash at 1-613-727-4723 ext. # 5552
dashr@algonquincollege.com

After graduating from Algonquin College’s Broadcasting –Television program in the early 1980s Randy has post produced thousands of programs for a myriad of clientele.

Specializing in post-production and desk top media tools he has weathered the transition from analog tape based production and post production methods to now instructing computer based digital media applications.

Randy introduces students to 2d & 3d static & motion graphics as well as audio and video post production techniques on all of Algonquin’s desktop computer platforms.

The program offers instruction on all current software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Encore, 3ds Studio Max, Digidesign Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro HD and other programs utilized by professionals in the industry.

Professor Ron Cormack at 1-613-727-4723 ext. # 5296
cormacr@algonquincollege.com

Ron has a diploma in Media Communications from Canadore College in North Bay. He has been involved in educational television since the mid 70’s at both Carleton University and Algonquin College. While employed at the College, Ron has supervised or technically produced well over a hundred remotes that have been broadcast on CBC, CTV, Global, Rogers and/or Mid Canada Television.

His work in the private sector of the teleproduction industry ranges from that of being a gaffer to production management. He sits on the Board of Directors of several teleproduction companies in Ottawa and maintains his freelance status in the Outside Broadcast sector with Dome Productions working primarily for Fox, ESPN and Comcast sports.

He has been involved with international media training in association with the Canadian International Development Agency in Bangkok Thailand and Bosnia Herzegovina and has worked internationally with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation during the Lillehammer Winter Olympics.

Ron also contributed significantly in the development of the Digital Cinema Research Centre at the College and continues to sit on the management committee for the Centre.

Over his 30 year tenure at the College he has passionately enjoyed his role as both Professor and Academic Coordinator of several programs within the School of Media and Design.

Professor Stephen MacMurray at 1-613-727-4723 ext. # 5188
macmurs@algonquincollege.com

A graduate of the Radio and Television Arts program at Ryerson University in Toronto, Stephen MacMurray’s 26 years of production experience includes work in radio & television news and for a variety of corporate clients. He worked for Newsradio, CHSJ-TV, and the Province of New Brunswick before turning independent in 1989, and as manager of Media@Work produced video for broadcast, private, and public sector clients on the east coast. His experience as a camera operator and editor allowed him to create numerous marine, natural resource, and healthcare related programs. Stephen has attended the International Film and Television Workshops in Rockport, Maine and has a Masters in Adult Education from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax.

Technologist John Renforth at 1-613-727-4723 ext. # 5468
renforj@algonquincollege.com

Clerk Wade Lennox at 1-613-727-4723 ext. # 5187
lennoxw@algonquincollege.com