About

What we offer

CASS is a student run association designed to support CART students. We host workshops and social events, connect students to resources, and make sure CART voices are being heard.

Throughout the Fall 2025 semester, we’re offering weekly events every Friday afternoon in EV 7.75. (Psst: check out our full semester schedule here).

Have a project you’d like to showcase? CASS is promoting student projects in our new Spotlight series. Submit your projects here.

We’re here for students! If you have any questions, need help navigating the program, or are interested in getting involved with CASS, contact us here. fhdjskfdhsk

Workshops

CASS hosts biweekly workshops on Friday afternoons in EV 7.745. View our Winter 2024 schedule here.

Networking events

Looking to meet people in your industry? CASS hosts networking events with CART students in mind.

Student Support

As a student association, we strive to support CART students, connecting them to resources and fostering community.

Community growth

Get to know your classmates! Social events are hosted biweekly on Fridays in EV 7.745. View our Fall 2025 schedule here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are all the questions?

Questions and answers are coming soon, let us know what questions you would like answered!

Our wonderful people

phillipPe beauchemin

Club Representative, any pronouns

Major: Specialization in Computation Arts 

Phil is interested in rethinking public spaces through installations and projection. They are involved in CASS because they believe that community is a driving force for systemic change.

Quirked up fact: Phil has a Beyoncé obsession

edmond peng

Major: Design

Edmond’s work is influenced by the media that he consumes, blending nostalgia and identity through play and experimentation.
 
Fun fact: Loves frogs

Frederik Alcide

Website Manager, he/him

Major: Specialization in Computation Arts 

“My practice mixes game-making, animation, graphic design, pixel art and IRL object-making, like woodworking. I really love making games, and live to learn how to make them!”

Favorite food: “not ice cream (sorry) but i do love pizza \^o^/”

Xueyi Xia

she/her

Major: Specialization in Computation Arts 

“Design, events, and anything creative I can help with!”

Jeany Valcourt

they/them, any pronouns

Major: Computation Arts Specialization

Practice centered in Visual Art and 3D modelling with a touch of coding. Looking to connect and merge art on multiple levels.

Fun fact: I would love to own a farm…just not manage it…

Pansy Pan

Majors: Computation Arts Specialization, Painting and Drawing

Focuses her practice in 2D digital art/ 3D modeling, learning coding. Want to become an independent game designer in the future:)

I have a tuxedo cat name Dodo, the world’s No.1 kitty.

Nora Wilcox

Merch Designer, she/her

Major: Studio Art, minor in Computation Arts

As an aspiring game artist, Norah’s practice involves a blend of digital and traditional practices driven by narrative and storytelling.

Fun fact: Favorite game is Bad End Theater

Negar Roofigari

Negar’s practice centers on 3D modeling, game design, visual and audio storytelling, alongside writing.
 
Fun fact: She can’t learn french…

Somar Jaafar

Major: Computation Arts Specialization

Practice: Video Games, Interactive Media, 3D

Fun fact: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Jack MCDonald

he/she/they

Major: Specialization in Computation Arts 

Game design/concept artist, and in CASS to help and meet other students and learn more about our field in the process!
 
Fun fact: cancer survivor 🙂

Leah Song

Merch Designer, she/her

Major: Specialization in Computation Arts

Leah is an interdisciplinary artist. She draws inspiration from the interplay between her inner world and her curiosity about the world. Her work delves into profound questions of existence and self-discovery.

Fun fact: Leah has lived in 3 different countries

Jae Ammar

she/her

Major: Computation Arts Specialization

Artist whose practice is influenced by real-world experiences and social realities. Jae aims to bring awareness to contemporary issues and invite reflection on the world we live in.

Fun fact: I would love to be a chef as well one day!