ALL ACCESS PASS
AN EXCLUSIVE IN-STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Animation Concept Art
Experience VFS’s Animation program & your future in the entertainment & game industries.
VFS All Access Pass is your exclusive backstage access to VFS’s #1-ranked animation program and a chance to experience your future as a concept artist for the entertainment industry and video game industry! You’ll meet & chat with faculty, join an Alumni Roundtable on career-building, experience a photobashing demo, and more.
JUST ANNOUNCED: VFS Animation alumni Luisa Lovera (Content Creator) and Carlin Filewich (Storyboard Artist) will join our Alumni Roundtable on Building a Successful Animation Concept Art Career. Luisa will also lead the hands-on Webtoons demo.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 10 a.m – 1 p.m. PDT
Location: 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
*Light food & drink will be provided.
Experience All That the Animation Program Offers
VFS's Animation Concept Art program trains multi-disciplined artists to animate for film, television, and games – all in just 12 months. You'll learn about the program's curriculum (everything from digital painting to storyboarding, character design, life drawing, digital sculpting, & beyond) and how you'll create a powerful portfolio – your industry calling card.
VFS's School of Animation has created artists that have worked on Across the Spider-Verse, Resident Evil 4, The Last of Us, and more. Find out how our students develop their skillsets and networks through our program to land these high-profile industry gigs. PLUS, your attendance automatically enters you into multiple door prize draws! You could win a tablet or a free seat in VFS's 'Intro to Animation, Film & Design' or ‘3D Animation & Visual Effects' 5-day Summer Intensives workshops.
Alumni Roundtable: Building a Successful Concept Artist Career
VFS Animation alumni Luisa Lovera (Content Creator) and Carlin Filewich (Storyboard Artist) will join us for a roundtable where they’ll share exclusive industry insights & career tips, discuss their VFS student experience, and explain how VFS’s Animation Concept Art program helped them reach career success.
Experience a Photobashing Demo
Photobashing is a digital art technique that blends various photographic and digital elements into a stunning, often realistic, artwork. In a demo led by VFS Animation instructors, learn the techniques of gathering reference photos and stitching them together in Photoshop as the base foundation of realistic and exciting digital paintings.
Discover How Webtoons are Revolutionizing the Comic Book Industry
Webtoons – digital graphic novels & comics available exclusively in a vertical format on computers/smartphones – are quickly rising in popularity. Join a hands-on demo led by VFS Animation alum Lisa Lovera, learn how Webtoons & Clip Studio Paint will soon be added to VFS’s curriculum, and discover how our Animation Concept Art program can kickstart your career illustrating for webcomics.
Industry Talk: Demystifying Generative AI
In an Industry Talk led by Colin Giles, you’ll discover the role of generative AI in animation as a tool for ideation and iteration, its potential pitfalls and limitations, and how VFS integrates this technology into its School of Animation curriculum.
Your Personal Portfolio Review
You’ll have the opportunity to review your animation portfolio with our faculty and Admissions team. Don’t be shy! The VFS Animation department is looking forward to reviewing your work – anything from napkin doodles to sketches, models, videos and beyond – that illustrates your passion for the craft of animation. This is your chance to see if you meet the prerequisites for our Animation Concept Art program.
Meet the Head of VFS’s School of Animation
Meet Colin Giles – Animator, Director, and Head of VFS’s School of Animation. With credits including Sausage Party, Eight Crazy Nights, numerous Disney Interactive titles, and commercial content for Cartoon Network, Ford, the NBA and Starbucks, Colin has hosted workshops and keynotes around the globe from Los Angeles to Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Mumbai, Shanghai, and Seoul. Discover how Colin has created award-winning curriculum for VFS’s School of Animation (ranked #1 in the world by Animation Career Review) through production-based & collaborative training models.
FAQ
1. What is VFS’s All Access Pass event?
VFS's All Access Pass is an exclusive in-studio experience offering a behind-the-scenes look into Vancouver Film School's Animation Concept Art program. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet faculty, participate in an alumni roundtable on career-building, experience a photobashing demo, and more. With VFS animation faculty & alumni in attendance, this is also a great networking event for aspiring animators.
2. When and where is the event taking place?
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT
- Location: 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
3. Who should attend this event?
Aspiring artists interested in careers in animation, concept art, and the entertainment or video game industries, as well as those considering enrolling in VFS’s Animation Concept Art program, will benefit from this event. It's ideal for individuals seeking to explore opportunities in the creative industries.
4. What can I expect during the event?
- Learn about VFS’s Animation Concept Art program curriculum, covering areas such as digital painting, storyboarding, character design, life drawing, and digital sculpting.
- Engage with VFS alumni in a roundtable as they share industry insights, career tips, and discuss how the program helped them achieve success.
- Experience a demo in photobashing – a digital art technique that blends photographic and digital elements into realistic artwork.
- Discover the impact of generative AI on animation and creative processes, its potential pitfalls, and how VFS integrates this technology into its curriculum.
- Register for an optional portfolio review to receive personalized feedback on your animation work from VFS faculty and the Admissions team.
- Connect with Colin Giles, Head of VFS’s School of Animation, to gain insights into the program and career opportunities in animation concept art post-graduation.
5. How do I register for the event?
To reserve your spot, click here. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
6. Is there a cost to attend the event?
The event is free to attend; however, registration is required to ensure your spot.