About Animation Concept Art 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 VFS Animation Concept Art Education
In 12 months you will graduate with:
- A diploma in Animation Concept Art
- A professional-level portfolio
- Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
- Industry connections that will help guide your career
Industry Partners
VFS doesn’t just teach you about the industry, it IS the industry. With veteran instructors, mentors and an education Advisory Board recruited straight from the professional world, we are able to constantly update our award-winning curriculum to keep up with an ever-evolving industry. Plus, students also have lots of opportunities to connect and network with industry leaders during special workshop sessions, training presentations, and industry social events hosted by VFS.
Campus Life
We’ve designed our campus to mirror the professional studios that surround us in Gastown, among the coffee shops, restaurants, and beautiful brick buildings. Using the latest digital drawing tools, in your own dedicated design studio, you'll 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 |