Foundation Visual Art & Design in Vancouver Film School, Canada

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.

Know more about Studying in Canada

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