Diploma - Classical Animation

1 year: Duration

31,000 CAD: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Diploma: Degree

Campus: Format

Vancouver / Canada: Location

Vancouver Film School: School

Program description

Produce a captivating reel of animated work that highlights your conventional animation methods, narrative abilities, and proficiency with contemporary digital technologies. at the premier institution for Classical Animation.

Upon completion of one year of study, you will receive:

A diploma in 2D Classical Animation
A master demo reel showcasing your final project
A robust portfolio tailored for classical animators Access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board
Professional contacts to facilitate your career advancement

Program structure

Term 1:

Learn the fundamentals of animation, including drawing, hand-drawn animation, and basic art direction.

Term 2:

Improve your drawing skills through storyboarding and background design exercises.

Term 3:

Explore more complex animation concepts, such as animating a character's thoughts and emotions using acting principles.

Term 4:

Create storyboards for an animated film, character model sheets, layouts, and final artwork for rendering.

Term 5:

Advance to the art direction and digital ink and paint phase of production for your final project.

Term 6:

Concentrate on portfolio development for 2D animators in anticipation of graduation.

Price

Tuition fee for international students: 31,000 CAD per year

Requirements for applicants

High school certificate or equivalent
English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic) - Band 6.5
- TOEFL iBT - score of 80
- PTE - score of 56+
- CELPIP- Level 8
- CEFR/Cambridge English - C1 (180 or higher)
- LPI - Level 5
- Duolingo - score of 120
Other Requirements
- A visual art portfolio
  OR
- Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art and Design program

About the university

Vancouver Film School (VFS) was established on the principle that one year of intensive study, integrating industry-driven theory and practical production, equips students with the essential skills to create a professional-grade portfolio or reel.

VFS provides 15 distinctive post-secondary programs encompassing all facets of the entertainment arts, designed and instructed by acclaimed industry experts. The rigorous curriculum of each program adapts to the industry's expectations and contemporary best practices.

Students' experiences mirror the professional industry landscape. Students are thoroughly engaged both physically and mentally in Vancouver's film, animation, gaming, and design sectors that encompass our campuses, and they gain from career advice and insights provided by industry mentors, instructors, and guest speakers.

We have strong partnerships with key businesses in our sectors to meet industry and student requirements. We are happy to collaborate with multiple companies. VFS graduates, equipped with in-demand skills and industry expertise, join a cohort of creative professionals who go on to become industry leaders.