Creative Economy
The creative economy is increasingly digital, mobile, and interactive. From film production and 3D animation to game, digital, and VR/AR design, VFS is at the heart of the entertainment and media industries’ transformation. With growing industrial, visualization, and training applications, the worldwide VR/AR market size expected to reach US$814.7 billion by 2025. The B.C. Tech Association estimates 35,000 new VR/AR jobs will need to be filled in the province by 2021.
Alumni Success
Working as VR/AR designers, developers, producers, project managers, and studio founders, Vancouver Film School graduates are positioned to become leaders in today’s emerging technologies industry. In 2019 alone, VFS VR/AR Design & Development alumni collaborated on immersive projects with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, KPMG, and the City of New Westminster.
A VFS VR/AR Design & Development Education
In 8 months, you will graduate with:
Term 01
4 Months
Explore trends in VR/AR development, and build foundational knowledge of programming, data structures, and algorithms. Learn to create 2D and 3D assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Maya. Begin working with Unity and Unreal to develop VR/AR applications and experiences. Begin production process — research, planning, and building a project.
Term 02
4 Months
Focus on user experience and interface design, from research and concept to wireframe and prototype. Understand VR/AR market trends and industrial applications, and work on a client-based project. Dive deeper into understanding Unity and Unreal within VR/AR development. Work on individual or team-based final project developing a VR or AR application.
Career Options
VR/AR/MR Developer, 3D Artist, UX Designer, UI Designer, Information Architect, UX Engineer, Concept Artist, Producer, Graphic Designer, Virtual Experience Designer, Prototyper, Computer Vision Manager, Interaction Designer, Technical Animator, Level Designer, Unreal Software Engineer, Game Engineer.
VR/AR Industries
Education, Aerospace and Defense, Commercial, Civic, Tech, Health Care, Manufacturing, Design, Architecture, Real Estate, Entertainment.
Academic qualification equivalents
A baccalaureate degree from a recognized degree granting institution
English language requirements (one of the below):
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 |
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 |
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
Supporting Documents:
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 |
Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) | BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada | CA$8890 Per Year |
Entrance Exams in Canada | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in Canada | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Canada | Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Canada | CAD 150 |
Student Visa in Canada | A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa. |
Intakes in Canada | There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May) |
Top Job Sectors in Canada | Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science. |
Economy in Canada | GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 33,000
Total
$ 33,000