Join us for the launch of our 2024 Search Tour, starting at our Open House in Vancouver.

Industry Talk: Careers in the Digital World – So Much MORE than Graphic Design

Join an industry discussion hosted by design veterans Kelsie Lee (Communication Designer and VFS Digital Design Instructor whose clients include Vancouver Canucks, Whitecaps FC, & Pacific FC) and James Babarinde (Senior Production Designer, Microsoft). Discover the multitude of career paths for artists in the digital design industry and how this vibrant industry is “more than just graphic design”.

Discover Our Programs:

VFS features 12 industry production programs taught by creative professionals with the most current industry experience and credits:

• Discover VFS’s 12-month production programs in Film, Animation, Game, Creative Design, and beyond. 

• Learn how you’ll create a powerful portfolio (your industry calling card) through our programs. 

• Find out why Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, MovieMaker, Animation Career Review, Princeton Review Journal, and more have ranked VFS as a world-leading creative arts school. 

• Sample projects created by our students. 

• Speak with faculty, staff, and our Admissions Advisors. 

• Get a feel for the VFS student experience. 

Discover VFS CONNECT:

VFS offers part-time, online & in-person workshops, certificate courses, and seasonal programming designed to top up your skills, build your professional portfolio, and prepare you for our full-time programs. Whether you’re a high school student planning a career in the entertainment industry or a professional looking to try something new or change careers, VFS CONNECT has endless opportunities.

• Learn about our workshops (4 days), certificate courses (7-8 weeks), Creative Break, and Summer Intensives in Film, Animation, Game, Creative Design, and more. 

• Find out how VFS CONNECT can help top up your current creative skillset and prepare you for our full-time programs. 

• Gauge your interest before deciding to embark on a full-time program at VFS. 

Discover VFS Pathways:

Did you know you can obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree in as little as 1-2 years after graduating from VFS? We’ve partnered with renowned post-secondary institutions around the world to give you the option to go further, faster.

• Find out how a VFS Pathway can fast-track your degree.
• Learn about the different schools and degree options available to you.
• For international students, find out how you may be eligible for a post-graduate work permit through VFS Pathways.
• Learn the ins and outs of studying abroad.

Creative Portfolio Reviews:

Aspiring animators and creative designers – show us what you got! From sketches to demo reels and everything in between, we’d love to view your work – anything that displays your passion for animation or design. This is a fantastic way to connect with the VFS team and find out if you meet the prerequisites for our School of Animation and/or our Digital Design program.

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VFS Live Auditions:

For aspiring actors looking to enrol in our Acting for Film & Television or Acting Essentials programs, this is your chance to fast-track your application and audition for our Acting faculty. Successful auditions will be given priority for The 2024 Search Scholarship (see below) for our Acting programs and will automatically meet all prerequisites for enrolment.

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The 2024 Search Scholarship:

We know how tough it can be to pursue a post-secondary education. That’s why at VFS, we’re committed to making your dream career a reality. Alongside The Great Canadian Search Tour, we’re announcing a brand-new scholarship, launching September 21 (day 1 of the tour)! One full-tuition scholarship will be awarded for each of our School of Animation, School of Film & Television, and School of Games & Creative Design – for a total of three scholarships. Find out the full details, including how to apply, at each stop of the tour.

Discover the Admissions Process:

Our Open House is not only a chance for you to learn about our programs, but also the perfect opportunity to immediately speak with our Admissions Advisors, who can answer all of your questions.

• What are the requirements to get into each program?
• What are the expected costs?
• Housing? Immigration? What happens after you graduate? If you have a question, we can answer it right away.