Animation Concept Art

The VFS Advantage

The future belongs to creative thinkers who practice hands-on and collaborate in production environments – while also learning & embracing the rapidly-developing technologies used by the industry and changing how productions work.

INDUSTRY PARTNERS / EMPLOYERS:

VFS's Production-Based Model

VFS’s 12-month diploma programs have always centered around immersing you in production, for a hands-on experience that closely reflects real industry environments and workflows. For flexibility, we have added options that allow you to select different delivery models – either fully in-person over 12 months or an online/on-campus hybrid experience.

On-Campus Delivery

Hybrid Delivery

VFS's new Hybrid Model will allow concept artists of various backgrounds and skill levels to access our program through a combination of online & on-campus learning. With entry/completion points at each stage, you have the option to enrol in select stages only or take breaks in between. Each stage offers its own completion certificate, but completing all three stages earns you your diploma.

This is VFS’s signature, hands-on training – delivered differently.

With entry and completion points at each stage, this model is truly designed to meet your training needs. Enrol in select stages only (*prerequisites required) and/or take breaks in between. Each stage offers its own certificate of completion, but students who complete all three stages receive their VFS diploma for the best preparation possible for the fast-changing industry of today and tomorrow.

TERM: 1

DURATION:
Online: 3 months

YOU’LL COMPLETE WITH:
A foundational skill set in concept art, the start of your career portfolio, and the prerequisites to continue into Stage 2

AFTER YOU COMPLETE:

• Continue on to Stage 2 for further training/production experience, OR
• Continue into Stage 2 for further training/production experience, OR
• Start out as a creative entrepreneur (YouTube, other platforms, develop your own business), OR
• Apply for roles in certain industries (i.e., marketing, enterprise), OR
• Apply for entry level roles in less mature entertainment markets

REQUIREMENTS:

• Portfolio of 12 pieces (Must include examples of digital work. Can include traditional art, sketches, painting, fan art, life drawing, photography, and/or motion graphics); OR
• Completion of VFS’s Foundation – Animation program

TUITION

ONLINE

• $2,500 CAD (DOMESTIC)
• $3,500 CAD (INT’L)

Term: 2-4

DURATION:
On-Campus: 6 months

YOU’LL COMPLETE WITH:
Professional quality work, from various team productions and projects, that will make up your career portfolio

AFTER YOU COMPLETE:

• Continue on to Stage 3 for further training/production experience, OR
• Use your specialized production portfolio to apply for entry level jobs at film, TV, and game studios in North America

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of Stage 1 OR OR
• Software knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud

TUITION

• $12,975 CAD (DOMESTIC)
• $17,000 CAD (INT’L)

Term: 5-6

DURATION:
On-Campus: 4 months
OR
Online: 4 months

YOU’LL GRADUATE WITH:
A polished, professional pitch package for job applications to studios and creative agencies.

AFTER GRADUATION:
With your pitch package serving as the signature piece of your portfolio, apply for junior concept artist positions at major studios in North America and globally. Be well prepared for independent production and emerging markets.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of Stage 2 OR
• A certificate/diploma in animation from an accredited school/program

TUITION

• $25,950 (Domestic)
• $34,000 (INT’L)

Student Work

While completing your fast-track concept art diploma at VFS, students are immersed in the Animation industry, and spend a lot of hands-on time creating professional-quality work. And, nothing is a greater testament to the incomparable industry resources and career preparation that define VFS’s education model, than the top quality work our students produce. Here, a portfolio of outstanding work is just the beginning. Just take a look.