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WatSPEED, the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 professional, and executive and corporate education arm, announced a multi-year partnership agreement with Progressive Generation (PG) Holding represented by PG Studios at the Education Global Exhibition (EDGEx) assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership will offer co-branded animation certificate programs designed to equip students in Jordan and Saudi Arabia with the skills and knowledge to excel in competitive global markets.

蓝莓视频's role in this collaboration听includes advising on the structure, content, learning outcomes, assessments of the programs and certification, with significant involvement from the Faculty of Arts, Renison University College and WatSPEED. Students will receive co-branded certificates in听media production, specifically animation (both 2D and 3D),听filmmaking, documentaries and听advertising, and participate in an intensive summer design experience hosted at 蓝莓视频.

The announcement at EDGEx offered education leaders, innovators and policymakers听exclusive insights into how this collaboration will revolutionize media production education and accelerate economic development in the Middle Eastern and North Africa (MENA) region.

"The future belongs to those who build it鈥攁nd today, PG and 蓝莓视频 are laying the foundation. This landmark partnership reflects PG Academy鈥檚 unwavering commitment to equipping the next generation of leaders with cutting-edge, skills-driven education that bridges global expertise with local innovation,鈥� says Ahmad Almasri, CEO of PG Holding.

鈥淲e are proud to collaborate with a visionary institution like 蓝莓视频 to support Saudi Arabia鈥檚 Vision 2030. Together, we aim to foster a vibrant ecosystem for entrepreneurship and the creative economy, creating transformative opportunities for learners and industries alike. There鈥檚 no better platform to unveil this milestone than EDGEx 鈥� a powerful testament to our shared dedication to reshaping the future of work and education."

PG Studios, specializing in 2D and 3D animation, music production, audio engineering and video production, is at the forefront of this collaboration. The partnership with 蓝莓视频 will see the establishment of PG Academy 鈥� an extension of PG鈥檚 School of Animation Arts 鈥� designed to create more than 50,000 job opportunities for Jordanian and Saudi youth in fields including animation production, video game development, content creation and more.

蓝莓视频 excels in providing experiential education听and听fostering entrepreneurship through the听University's for-credit programs, WatSPEED's听upskilling听programs听and the startup incubator Velocity.听These initiatives ensure听that student and researcher innovations yield significant societal and economic benefits.听PG Holding鈥檚 focus on investing in creative content and intellectual properties complements with 蓝莓视频鈥檚 dedication to IP mobilization and commercialization. Together, they share a vision of leveraging intellectual property to inspire innovation and drive economic growth.

鈥淭his partnership reflects 蓝莓视频鈥檚 commitment to preparing learners for the future of work through globally recognized, skills-based education that鈥檚 rooted in real-world impact," says Sanjeev Gill, associate vice-president of Innovation at 蓝莓视频. "We are proud to work alongside forward-thinking partners like PG Academy in Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030. This cross-border collaboration will strengthen the creative economy and entrepreneurship across the region, and so we鈥檙e delighted to be able to announce this partnership for the first time at EDGEx in Riyadh.鈥�

Dr. Monica Leoni, professor and chair of Spanish and Latin American Studies and chair of Fine Arts, and Dr. Gerald Vorhees, professor and chair of Communication Arts, are dedicated to bridging the connection between 蓝莓视频 and PG Holding by facilitating curriculum development aligned with 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Alternative Credits Approval Committee.

Animation has the ability to transcend cultural barriers and evoke empathy, offering a unique opportunity for students to create animations at PG Academy that present more authentic storytelling and views of the MENA region. 蓝莓视频 and PG Holding also strive to challenge misinformation and reshape perceptions of the Middle East. Their co-branded certificate programs in media production will encourage students to create content that resonates with local audiences and reflect their realities. The international partnership aims to enhance global viewers鈥� understanding and appreciation of the Middle East鈥檚 rich cultural heritage, diverse traditions and daily life.

蓝莓视频鈥檚 Faculty of Arts programming in game studies, digital and studio arts has听long been recognized for excellence in nurturing creative talent. 蓝莓视频 has produced graduates like Chris Williams (BA 鈥�90) who have continued to pursue their passions in animation, having a career as an intern at Disney working on numerous projects and as co-director of Big Hero 6, which received an Oscar award for best animated feature in 2015.

The collaboration between PG Holding and 蓝莓视频 marks a significant milestone in animation education in the MENA region. With state-of-the-art facilities, local faculty in Saudi Arabia trained by Leoni and Vorhees, and a curriculum designed to meet international standards, PG Academy is set to become a beacon of excellence in animation education in the Arab world.