The 3D & VFX industry needs animators NOW
Be the one to fill the gap. At VFS, learn to animate in the world’s #1 VFX hub for an industry set to reach $33.78B by 2026.
Animators work in the video game industry too!
VFS’s 12-month program gets you ready to work in the video game industry too! An industry with 2.5 billion gamers worldwide and set to reach $257B by 2025 needs you now.
Start your career faster and begin the climb
VFS allows you to start your career quicker than all 4-year schools, allowing you to gain experience and start earning immediately.
Vancouver is home to the world’s largest cluster of animation studios
There are over 60 animation studios in Vancouver, alone! 12 months of 3D & VFX training at VFS gets you ready to work for Sony, Bardel, Method Studios & the new Walt Disney Animation studio opening this year.
Our alumni are some of the most successful animators in the industry
Take it from Oscar-winning VFS alum Lino DiSalvo (Frozen, Tangled, Bolt): “You will have work in this industry FOREVER.” An industry of 3D & VFX animation titans is waiting for you to join them!
Explore Our Programs
Our 15 post-secondary programs deliver the industry-standard techniques and applicable skills you need to start a rewarding career in acting, animation, film and television production, screenwriting, programming, makeup, sound, digital, game, or VR/AR design.
3D Animation & Visual Effects
Acting Essentials
Acting for Film & Television
Animation Concept Art
Classical Animation
Digital Design
Film Production
Foundation Visual Art & Design
Game Design
Makeup Design for Film & Television
Programming for Games, Web & Mobile
Sound Design for Visual Media
Writing for Film, Television & Games
English for Creative Arts
VR/AR Design & Development
Creature Animation
After Graduating from VFS
Armed with in-demand skills and in-depth industry knowledge, VFS alumni consistently achieve outstanding success throughout the entertainment and creative realms. Take a look at what former VFS students have accomplished in the past year.
Alumni receive nominations and wins at the Oscars & Emmys
Global reputation with 47% international students
Alumni part of entertainment properties, grossing over $19 billion
Alumni Success
VFS alumni are some of the most sought-after and successful actors, artists, creators, and storytellers in the world of entertainment and media arts. They work on the biggest blockbusters, games, digital products, and brands. They are celebrated at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, Game Awards, and more. Our alumni are truly shaping the industry, having worked on the top entertainment properties of 2019, totaling more than $19 billion in worldwide revenue.
Where VFS Alumni Work
VFS boasts a global network of more than 25,000 alumni who have found success working for some of the top studios and most recognizable brands in the world. Check out some of the titles our alumni have impacted.
One-Year Education Model
VFS’s unique, accelerated education model balances intensive and industry-led theory with direct production experience. Students are ready to become entertainment and creative media arts professionals in just one year. With award-winning faculty and mentors from top studios and companies, VFS constantly adapts its acclaimed curriculum to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Your Year at VFS
For 12 fast-paced months, you will be completely immersed in your field of study, getting crucial production experience doing the things you love most. Listen to what students are saying about the intensive transformation they underwent during their year at VFS.
Signature Facilities
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, B.C., our eight campuses offer workshops and production spaces, film sets, studios, screening rooms, theatres, a 280-degree green screen room, motion and performance capture facilities, and 24/7 access to computer labs with industry-standard software.
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