CORE HUB
Creative • Operations • Reality Engine
Future-Ready Learning in Action
Where Innovation Meets Education
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Executive Summary
<$150K
Strategic Investment
Initial capital budget for state-of-the-art facility
28%
Career Premium
Higher salaries for AI-skilled professionals
5
Learning Tracks
Comprehensive 4-year specialized programs
The Strategic Imperative
The "2030 future of work" is no longer a distant forecast—it is the 2025 present. The labor market is now defined by a "human + machine" imperative, where generative AI is a baseline reality.
The CORE Hub represents a "leapfrog" strategy, deliberately bypassing the 2015-era "makerspace" model to establish a state-of-the-art virtual production and deep-tech lab featuring a professional-grade LED Virtual Production Wall.
This investment provides a decisive and defensible competitive advantage for Bishop Diego in the Santa Barbara market, positioning the school as the undisputed regional leader in future-ready education.
Why Now?
The future of work is already here. AI fluency is the new literacy.
The Human + Machine Imperative
Microsoft and LinkedIn data shows that 75% of global knowledge professionals now utilize generative AI at work. AI Fluency has become the new baseline requirement.
The market is aggressively rewarding "T-shaped" individuals who merge human skills—analytical thinking, creativity, empathy—with the technical proficiency to direct and leverage AI partners.
Jobs requiring AI skills command a tangible 28% salary premium, approximately $18,000 per year more than traditional roles.
Five 4-Year Learning Tracks
Each track culminates in a professional portfolio capstone project
AI & Data Science
Cultivate dual mastery of building AI models and the human-centric thinking to question them.
Career Paths
Program Highlights
- Python & Machine Learning
- Neural Networks
- Data Ethics
- Portfolio Capstone
Interactive Experience & UI/UX
Master human-computer interaction, blending empathy, psychology, visual design, and logic.
Career Paths
Program Highlights
- Design Thinking
- User Research
- Prototyping
- Interactive Design
Virtual Production & Storytelling
Master next-generation storytelling with LED wall virtual production and real-time rendering.
Career Paths
Program Highlights
- Virtual Cinematography
- LED Wall Production
- Unreal Engine
- Audio Production
Digital Entrepreneurship & Marketing
Learn to build brands, analyze data, find audiences, and create companies in the digital economy.
Career Paths
Program Highlights
- Digital Marketing
- SEO & Analytics
- Brand Building
- Startup Creation
Immersive World-Building & XR
Fuse art and code to build 3D interactive worlds for LED walls, VR headsets, and beyond.
Career Paths
Program Highlights
- Unity & Unreal
- 3D Modeling
- VR/AR Development
- Interactive Experiences
4-Year Curriculum Structure
The 3-Zone Facility
A studio-first design philosophy: flexible, reconfigurable, and interdisciplinary
Zone 1: Virtual Production Studio
The CORE
The heart of the Hub and primary marketing showpiece. Houses the LED wall for in-camera visual effects and virtual cinematography.
Zone 2: Deep Tech Lab
The ENGINE
High-computational-power zone serving as the brain of the facility. Powers AI development and 3D world-building.
Zone 3: Collab & Design Studio
The HUB
Clean, human-centric workspace for UI/UX and entrepreneurship. Flexible setup for design thinking and collaboration.
The LED Wall: A Game-Changing Technology
The LED Virtual Production Wall is not just a display—it's a real-time production tool driven by game engines like Unreal. Unlike green screens, it enables in-camera visual effects with realistic lighting and reflections, teaching students the entire virtual production pipeline used by Hollywood and cutting-edge content creators.
Career Outcomes
High-value careers with proven salary premiums and explosive growth
AI/ML Engineer
AI & Data Science
UX/UI Designer
Interactive Experience
Virtual Production Specialist
Virtual Production
Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Entrepreneurship
XR Developer
Immersive World-Building
AI Content Creator
Multiple Tracks
The ROI Message for Families
College-Focused Families
Elite colleges—MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, USC—want builders, researchers, and creators. The CORE Hub provides the AI research, VR app, and virtual production portfolio that makes a student's application undeniable. This is the new "varsity sport" for elite college admissions.
Career-Minded Families
This is a 4-year head start on a six-figure career. Our graduates will be fluent in AI skills that command a 28% salary premium. They'll leave with a professional portfolio, industry certifications, and a network of local tech mentors—all before their first day of college.
Investment Breakdown
Strategic allocation focused on "leapfrog" technologies
LED Virtual Production Wall
Tier 1 - CriticalProfessional-grade LED wall system with mounting and control
High-Performance Computing Rigs
Tier 1 - Critical5x workstations with RTX 4080 GPUs for AI/ML and 3D rendering
Camera & Lighting Equipment
Tier 1 - CriticalProfessional cinema camera, lenses, lighting kit, tripods
VR/AR Headset Kit
Tier 1 - Critical10x Meta Quest 3S headsets for immersive development
Audio Production Suite
Tier 1 - CriticalPodcast/audio recording equipment for 2-person studio
Furniture & Reconfigurable Tables
Tier 1 - CriticalMobile desks, ergonomic chairs, whiteboards
Software Licenses
Tier 1 - CriticalAdobe Creative Cloud, Unreal Engine, Unity, industry tools
Facility Build-Out & Installation
Tier 1 - CriticalRenovation, acoustic treatment, electrical, A/V installation
Contingency & Miscellaneous
Tier 1 - BufferCables, adapters, small equipment, unexpected costs
Strategic Prioritization
What's Included (Tier 1)
- Professional LED Virtual Production Wall - the flagship differentiator
- High-performance computing for AI/ML and 3D development
- Cinema-grade production equipment and VR/AR headsets
- Flexible, collaborative workspace design
Deferred to Phase 2
- •Traditional makerspace equipment (3D printers, laser cutters)
- •Electronics and robotics benches
- •Expansion of workstation count beyond initial 5 units
This "inch wide, mile deep" approach focuses resources on next-generation technologies that competitors lack, rather than spreading thin across conventional equipment.
The Time Is Now
Position Bishop Diego as the undisputed regional leader in future-ready education
Board Recommendations
The Opportunity
- First institution in Santa Barbara to integrate AI, Virtual Production, and XR
- Clear competitive advantage over Dunn, Cate, VADA, and DPEA
- Proven 28% salary premium for AI-skilled graduates
- Partnership with local "Techtopia" tech companies
The Outcome
- Graduates with professional portfolios and industry certifications
- Compelling applications to elite universities
- 4-year head start on high-value careers
- "Automation-proof" graduates equipped to lead in the AI economy
Future-Ready. Today.
The CORE Hub isn't just about preparing for the future—it's about leading it.
Bishop Diego High School | Santa Barbara, California
Where Innovation Meets Education