About Programming For Games, Web & Mobile 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 programming industry. 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 Programming for Games, Web & Mobile Education

In 12 months you will graduate with:

• A diploma in Programming for Games, Web & Mobile
• A professional-quality online portfolio
• Access to the VFS Alumni Directory & Job Board
• Industry connections that will help guide your career

Term 01

Delve into the fundamental theories, key concepts, and processes involved in creating high-quality games, web, and mobile projects.

Term 02

Enhance your skill set by utilizing C++ programming language, Object Oriented Programming techniques, and mobile applications for the Apple iPad and iPhone.

Term 03

Create mobile apps and communicate with online networks and payment solution providers, using the Android platform and Java language.

Term 04

Encounter the key features of artificial intelligence in Unity and the building blocks that influence the gaming experience.

Term 05

Focus on crafting your portfolio, and utilize Windows and OpenGL with C++ programming to create a simple game engine.

Term 06

Create a cloud project that utilizes Amazon web services and synthesize all of your work in a professional-quality website showcase.

Academic qualification equivalents

• A baccalaureate degree from a recognized degree granting institution

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

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