One Year 3D Animation & Visual Effects Program
At Vancouver Film School

3D Modeling

In this video, view a sample of work created by students specializing in Modeling within the one-year 3D Animation & Visual Effects program.

School of the Year 2010, 2011 and 2012 - CGSA

Best 1-year 3D Animation and Visual Effects program in the world

The 3D Animation & Visual Effects program teaches the creative perspective that computer animation is an instrument for telling a compelling story. By combining theatrical and technological training you not only learn to make films, you learn to make your film.

The Results - Selected Alumni Credits

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

A VeggieTales Movie: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything

Disney's The Jungle Book: Groove Party (VG)

Disney's The Jungle Book: Rhythm n' Groove (VG)

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Game

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava-girl

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault

At VFS I had a great working atmosphere with relevant curriculum, staff, and equipment to reach my full potential.

Ben Sanders
3D Animation & Visual Effects Graduate
Happy Feet, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

What You Will Learn

Perfectly suited for artists just starting out as well as those with some animation experience, this program is about taking your skills - and reel - to the professional level. You begin by studying traditional arts and computer animation skills, giving you the foundation to pursue any discipline in the animation industry. What you will learn in the first half of the program allows you to discover your passion, and you then elect a specialization in one of the cornerstones of the industry: 3D Animation, Modeling, or Visual Effects.

3D Animation Specialization

Students specializing in 3D Animation will develop a complete animated film, from concept development through the processes of animation, lighting, texturing, rendering, and sound. more

Modeling Specialization

In the Modeling stream, students focus on the creation of efficient, production-ready models in a professional demo reel with textures and lighting. more

Visual Effects Specialization

The Visual Effects (VFX) specialization involves the acquisition of on set data and using it to seamlessly integrate computer models and animation into live action footage, resulting in a VFX shot suitable for inclusion on the student's demo reel. more

Your Professional Film or Reel

Students graduating from 3D Animation & Visual Effects enter the industry with a professional film or demo reel that demonstrates their individual abilities - both technical skills, and creative. For examples of student films and reels, check out the 3D Animation & Visual Effects showcase.

Faculty

Led by industry professionals, the VFS 3D Animation & Visual Effects department is one-of-a-kind for the skills and knowledge that every member of its faculty brings to the school. Our instructors take their expertise to every class for the most in-depth lessons based on professional protocol and creative experience, which reinforces the program's true-to-industry production environment.

3D Modeling

The Results - Selected Alumni Credits

Halo 4

Wreck-It Ralph

Once Upon a Time

The Avengers

The Dark Knight Rises

Brave

Prometheus

Men in Black 3

The Hunger Games

Mass Effect 3

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

The Walking Dead

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Thor

Rango

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

District 9

Halo: Reach

Smallville

SpongeBob SquarePants

Stargate: Atlantis

The Golden Compass

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Toy Story 3

Les Misérables

Zero Dark Thirty

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Life of Pi

Red Dawn

Rise of the Guardians

Hitman: Absolution

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

Flight

Midnight's Children

Assassin's Creed III

Avengers: Battle for Earth

Primeval: New World

Cloud Atlas

Frankenweenie

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn

Supernatural

Hotel Transylvania

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

FIFA 13

Grey's Anatomy

Dredd

Haven

Revolution

Resident Evil: Retribution

NHL 13

Argo

The Possession

Guild Wars 2

Premium Rush

The Apparition

Sleeping Dogs

The Bourne Legacy

Total Recall

The Watch

Ice Age: Continental Drift

The Amazing Spider-Man

Ted

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Civilization V: Gods & Kings

Falling Skies

Rock of Ages

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Pound Puppies

Piranha 3DD

Snow White and the Huntsman

Continuum

Battleship

Max Payne 3

Dark Shadows

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Think Like a Man

The Cabin in the Woods