Our Programs
Vancouver Film School's 13 programs span the entertainment arts. In one year or less, each and every VFS program provides students with a comprehensive, industry-current curriculum that covers both theory and hands-on, practical training.
3D Animation & Visual Effects – Learn all the tools you'll need to be a 3D artist, as you create a compelling animation, modeling, or visual effects reel.
Classical Animation – Study the entire 2D animation process from concept development to finished product, including the creation of your own short film.
Digital Character Animation – A six-month program for experienced classical animators who want to broaden their repertoire in character animation as they create their own character-based film.
Acting for Film & Television – Acting students prepare for a professional acting career by studying in a studio environment how to perform in front of a camera.
Acting Essentials – This four-month program prepares you to enter the year-long Acting program. Learn to interpret stories and communicate effectively using both body and voice.
Digital Design – Refine your design work, creating an innovative portfolio while providing your industry clients with the most elegant solutions for their needs.
Entertainment Business Management – Experience the business side of the entertainment arts as you produce major projects, develop new ventures, and gain the know-how to bring the next great entertainment properties to market.
Film Production – Learn directing, producing, cinematography, screenwriting, art direction, and editing, as you collaborate on dramatic and documentary films.
Game Design – Study all aspects of game design, from visual storytelling to level design to the production process, as you collaborate to create a playable game.
Makeup Design for Film & Television – Learn everything from set etiquette to celebrity makeup, film and TV makeup, and special effects makeup, so you are prepared to be part of any production team.
Sound Design for Visual Media – Use producing, editing, recording, and engineering skills to design sound to match images in film, animation, and video games.
Writing for Film & Television – Write, workshop, and collaborate on a variety of storytelling forms, including feature and short scripts, episodic TV scripts, sketch comedy, and documentaries.
Foundation Visual Art & Design – Combine traditional theories with training in modern visual media like film, animation, and digital technologies. Grow as an artist while preparing for other VFS production programs.
