ALL ACCESS PASS
AN EXCLUSIVE IN-STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Digital Design
Experience VFS’s Digital Design Program & Your Future in Creative Tech.
VFS All Access Pass is your exclusive backstage access to Vancouver Film School’s industry-leading Digital Design program and a chance to experience your future in motion, UX/UI, and graphic design. You’ll meet our faculty, learn how past students created stunning motion graphics for Invictus Games, take part in an exciting Adobe Aero AR demo, & more!
JUST ANNOUNCED: Digital Design alumni Brittany Kopetsch (Experience Designer at Electronic Arts) and Yuri Santos (Motion Designer at Elumind) are confirmed as guests for the Industry Roundtable on Building a Career in Digital Design. With a wealth of industry experience, they’ll share exclusive tips & insights for your career.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDT
Location: 151 W. Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1
*Light food & drink will be provided.
Experience All That the Digital Design Program Offers
VFS’s Digital Design program trains powerful creative designers in an accelerated, production-focused environment to communicate, create experiences, solve problems, and drive sales using design thinking, creativity, & digital tools. The program goes beyond simple graphic design, shaping students into the architects of websites, apps, interfaces, and the motion graphics seen in broadcasts, ads, and live events.
You'll also discover the legacy of our graduates – founders of companies like Hootsuite, Buck, and Ordinary Folk, designers for Nike and Marvel, and senior leaders at Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, and even LEGO. Find out how graduates from the best Digital Design school in Canada develop their skillsets and networks through our program to land these high-profile industry positions.
Experience the Persuasive Power of Motion Graphics
Through the Applied Motion Design course in the Digital Design program, students collaborate on an Animation Jam, connecting their individual projects through a shared theme and style. Professional Motion Graphics Designer/VFS Instructor Sean Conroy and Yuri Santos (Motion Designer at Elumind) will showcase the student workflow with real examples, including broadcast-ready motion design elements created by a group of Digital Design students for the 2025 Invictus Vancouver Whistler Games. Learn more about VFS’s partnership with Invictus that resulted in stunning motion graphics seen by thousands!
Industry Roundtable: Building a Career in Digital Design
VFS Senior Instructor Nour Al-Amoudi will be joined by Digital Design alumni Brittany Kopetsch (Experience Designer at Electronic Arts) and Yuri Santos (Motion Designer at Elumind) to share exclusive industry insights & career tips, their VFS student experience, and how VFS’s Digital Design program launches careers in Motion Design and UX/UI Design.
Explore Vancouver in Augmented Reality
Discover what’s possible through the lens of your phone camera! Through a demo hosted by VFS Senior Instructor Nour Al-Amoudi, learn how to design unforgettable AR using Adobe Aero – a tool that lets designers build, view, and share immersive experiences. Through the power of AR, you’ll explore iconic Vancouver landmarks without ever leaving the room!
Note: This interactive demo requires the Aero app. Please bring an AR-capable phone or tablet with Adobe Aero downloaded prior to the event.
View Digital Design Portfolio Projects
You’ll have the opportunity to view samples of Digital Design student work, including two key projects: The Client Project and the Graduate Project. In term three, students collaborate with a real-world client, guided by a faculty liaison, to develop an effective design solution. Through terms four to six, they also work with an industry mentor through ideation, pitching, and project development. The showcased case studies and reels highlight work from both Digital Design specializations: UX/UI and Motion Design.
Meet the Head of the Digital Design Program
Program Head Tom Fedechko explains the 1-year journey of Digital Design students at VFS. An experienced Writer and Performer with over 20 years of leadership experience, Tom empowers artists exploring the multitude of opportunities in the creative economy to become fearlessly creative in their careers. Discover how VFS’s industry-leading curriculum in a production-focused environment allows our students to master motion, UX/UI, or graphic design in just 1 short year.
FAQ
1. What is VFS’s All Access Pass event?
VFS All Access Pass is an exclusive in-studio experience providing a behind-the-scenes look into Vancouver Film School's Digital Design program. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet faculty, learn about past student projects like motion graphics for the Invictus Games, participate in an Adobe Aero AR demo, and more.
2. When and where is the event taking place?
- Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDT
- Location: 151 W. Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E1
3. Who should attend this event?
Aspiring creatives interested in careers in motion design, UX/UI, or graphic design, as well as those considering enrolling in VFS’s Digital Design program, will benefit from this event. It's ideal for individuals seeking to explore opportunities in the creative tech industry.
4. What can I expect during the event?
- Experience how Digital Design students collaborated to create broadcast-ready motion design elements for the 2025 Invictus Vancouver Whistler Games.
- Participate in an interactive demo using Adobe Aero to design augmented reality experiences.
- Engage with Digital Design alumni, including Brittany Kopetsch (Experience Designer at Electronic Arts) and Yuri Santos (Motion Designer at Elumind), as they share insights and career tips.
- View samples of Digital Design student work to see what you could achieve at VFS.
- Meet Program Head Tom Fedechko to gain insights into the curriculum and career opportunities available through VFS’s Digital Design program.
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.