Digital Creative Arts Centre

About Digital Creative Arts Centre

Digital Creative Arts Centre (DCAC) is a digital media learning hub and production studio located on Horton St E in the SoHo neighbourhood of London, Ontario. Serving youth from schools across the London area, the centre focuses on empowering students through hands-on creative education in fields such as music, video, design, and web development. The facility provides a creative environment where students can gain real-world experience, build portfolios, and develop the skills necessary for careers in the creative industries. The centre offers a variety of educational and production services, including SHSM workshops aligned with the Specialist High Skills Major framework, co-op placements, and mentorship. Students can engage in training for coding, design, media, and audio engineering. Additionally, the DCAC operates a full-service production studio and video house where they provide audio production—featuring Mac workstations, HD studio monitors, and a microphone inventory from brands like Shure, Ampex, and Electro-Voice—as well as video production, photography, graphic design, and web design. Developed by Mario Circelli for BGC London, the DCAC was created to bridge the gap between student passion and professional opportunity. Circelli, a broadcast journalist and filmmaker with over 20 years of experience, serves as the Manager of Youth Programs and the Digital Creative Arts Centre. The centre works in partnership with educators and school boards, including TVDSB and LDCSB, to deliver programming that meets SHSM and co-op learning outcomes. The facility is open to students, educators, and community groups, offering studio access and professional production services for projects ranging from corporate promos to social media content.