University degrees: Courses
Course length: 12 months
Course city: Vancouver
VFS’s signature programs and facilities are at the heart of a creative economy worth $3.4 billion in B.C. alone. From film production and 3D animation to game, digital, and VR/AR design, VFS is shaping the entertainment and media industries’ transformation. In 2019, VFS alumni were credited on 17 of the 20 highest grossing films and on 6 of the 10 best-selling video games worldwide, in a global industry set to generate US$2.3 trillion in revenues in 2020.
In 12 months you will graduate with:
In 12 months you will graduate with:
Learn the basics of a 3D pipeline to gain insight into the different areas of production.
Apply your 3D skills to storytelling in our Pre-visualization class as you further advance your knowledge of the craft.
Narrow your focus by choosing one of three streams: animation, modeling or VFX while you plan your final reel in the pre-production classes.
Enter into the studio component of the program and start production on your demo reel alongside industry mentors who will guide you to the finish line.
Work with faculty and engage in the production process as you iterate and refine your shots. One on one feedback and regular group reviews make for a true studio experience.
Light, render and composite as you put the final tweaks on your project for industry night – your debut to local industry and beyond.
To reflect the nature of the 3D industry, students have the opportunity, during their year at VFS, to focus on one of the following areas of specialization.