About Foundation Visual Art & Design 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.

Alumni Success

Vancouver Film School grads are some of the most successful and sought-after professionals in the entire entertainment and creative arts industries. You will find our alumni working all over the globe, pushing boundaries, discovering new frontiers, winning all kinds of awards and honours, and leading today’s creative economy.

A VFS Foundation Visual Art & Design Education

In 12 months you will graduate with:

• A diploma in Foundation Visual Art & Design
• A portfolio showcasing your work
• Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
• Industry connections that will help guide your career

Explore 2D composition while investigating histories of art, ideas, media and filmmaking, with an emphasis on documentaries.

Term 02

Delve into the psychology of art and media history alongside classes that introduce design concepts, and develop your writing and drawing skills.

Term 03

Apply media production principles in motion graphics, and animation.

Term 04

Complete a personal project that draws upon the creative skills you’ve developed in previous terms.

Term 05

Define concept development and fully commit to the creation of your final project.

Term 06

Complete your final project and assemble your portfolio, or show reel to prepare for graduation.

Specializations

In the final months of the Foundation program, students choose from three specializations below, and are mentored by our faculty of industry professionals as they develop their final projects.

Academic qualification equivalents

• you must have a high school diploma or its equivalent,

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS             :    6.0 – Academic level
• TOEFL           :    score of 68 internet-based (iBT)
• PTE                :    score of 52 - 57

Vancouver Film School Highlights

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:

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