About 3d Animation & Visual Effects in Vancouver Film School
Creative Economy
VFS’s signature programs and facilities are at the heart of a creative economy worth $3.4 billion in B.C. alone. From film production and 3D animation to game, digital, and VR/AR design, VFS is shaping the entertainment and media industries’ transformation. In 2019, VFS alumni were credited on 17 of the 20 highest grossing films and on 6 of the 10 best-selling video games worldwide, in a global industry set to generate US$2.3 trillion in revenues in 2020.
A 3D Animation & Visual Effects VFS Education
In 12 months you will graduate with:
- A diploma in 3D Animation, Visual Effects and Modeling
- A master demo reel of your final project
- Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
- Attain industry connections that will help guide your career
Specializations
To reflect the nature of the 3D industry, students have the opportunity, during their year at VFS, to focus on one of the following areas of specialization.
- Animation
- Modelling
- Visual Effects
Career Prep
The Career Prep track is a workshop series delivered in 3-hour segments from Term 1 through 6. The key topics are intended to equip students with essential skillsets for pursuing employment in their industry and position of choice. Students will explore their preferred career paths, understand the importance of networking and social media, begin creating their web "brand," produce Industry-specific cover letters, and resumes, as well as examine strategies for nailing the perfect job interview. The year will cumulate in Industry Night in Term 6. Attendance is mandatory, and students will be evaluated based on attendance of workshops.
Campus Life
We're designed our new campus to mirror the professional studios that surround us in Gastown, among the coffee shops, restaurants, and beautiful brick buildings. You'll create with our custom built character rig (built by Long Winter Studios), and render through the Qubel render farm, as you collaborate with artists from other disciplines, such as filmmakers and sound designers.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 Academic level
- TOEFL : score of 80 internet-based (iBT)
- PTE : score of 58-64
Vancouver Film School Highlights
Type |
Private |
Setting |
Urban |
No. of Campuses |
8 |
Admissions Helpline |
+1 604 631 3562 |
Mode of Program |
Full-time/Part-time |
Academic Calendar |
Semester-Based |
Student Population |
1,200 (approx.) |
Tuition Range |
$10,500 to $53,250 |
Vancouver Film School Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The cost of attendance includes various expenses apart from the tuition fee. Some of these expenses are detailed below:
Category |
Fees |
Tuition |
$10,500 to $53,250 |
Monthly Expenses |
Food |
$200-$300 |
Rent (One Bedroom) |
$1100-2400 |
Rent (Two Bedrooms) |
$1200-2700 |
Rent (Three Bedrooms) |
$2100+ |
Rent (studio lodges) |
$900-1600 |
Rent (Shared) |
$650+ |
Additional Costs |
Amount |
Local Transport |
$109 |
Basic Utilities (Electricity, Laundry, etc.) |
$200 |
Vancouver Film School Admission Process
All international students are expected to be conversant enough in English in order to succeed in any VFS program. They are also required to understand technical terms to be able to participate in presentation and in-depth discussions.
Vancouver Film School also provides conditional admission to international students if they fail to score the minimum required scores of standard English proficiency tests. English as a second language programs are available to help the applicants improve their English before starting a course at VFS. Additionally, those students are required to schedule and paas an approved test no later that one month before their starting date
- Admission Portal: VFS Online application
- Admission Fees: CAD 100
- English language requirement should meet level 1 or level 2, depending upon the course
Supporting Documents:
- High school transcripts or government-issued birth certificate, showing the candidate is at least 19 years old.
- Contact details of two references, who can comment on the passion and abilities in the area the candidate is applying.
- A financial plan to cover tuition and living expenses.
- Health insurance
- Study permit for international students.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- A portfolio in the area the candidate is applying.
Vancouver Film School English Proficiency Requirements
Standard Tests |
Minimum scores for level 1 |
Minimum scores for level 2 |
IELTS |
6.0 |
6.5 |
TOEFL iBT |
68 |
80 |
TOEFL PBT |
520 |
550 |
PTE |
52 - 57 |
58 - 64 |
Duolingo Test |
95 - 100 |
105 or higher |