Diploma - Writing for Film, Television and Games
- 1 year
- Duration
- 29,000 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Vancouver / Canada
- Location
- Vancouver Film School
- School
Program description
Achieve mastery in the art of narrative and get a profound comprehension of the realms of cinema, television, and gaming at the top scriptwriting school in Vancouver.
After one year of study, you will graduate with:
- Screenwriting diploma in Writing for Film, Television, and Games
- A wide portfolio of your work is aimed to open doors
- Gain access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board
- Make industry contacts to further your career
Program structure
Term 1:
Acquire essential competencies in visual narrative, composition, characterization, format, and genre.
Term 2:
Dedicate yourself to character and narrative progression in your first feature script.
Term 3:
Refine the first versions of your film and television scripts.
Term 4:
Concentrate on writing for cinema, television, or video games, and start your final project.
Term 5:
Electives include writing for comics, video games, and advertisements.
Term 6:
Finalize drafts of your feature film screenplay or TV pilot for your capstone project, and refine it via rigorous workshopping.
Price
Tuition fee for international students: 29,000 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 synopsis of an original feature film, television, or video game project that you are passionate about making
OR - Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art and Design program
- A synopsis of an original feature film, television, or video game project that you are passionate about making
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.
