Preparatory Program - Foundation Visual Art and Design
- 1 year
- Duration
- 31,000 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Foundation
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Vancouver / Canada
- Location
- Vancouver Film School
- School
Program description
The Foundation Visual Art and Design program is an excellent choice for those who want to attend one of VFS's professional programs and need the construction of an art portfolio. Additionally, it is an excellent choice for individuals who have an interest in more than one entertainment arts subject but are unclear of what they want to do for a living. At this time, there are no prerequisites that are special to the program.
After one year, you will graduate with the following:
- A certificate in Foundation Visual Art and Design
- A portfolio that highlights your previous work
- Opportunity to get access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board
- Industry contacts that will assist in directing your career
Program structure
Term 1:
Discover 2D composition and an introduction to creative software while studying the history of art, ideas, media, and filmmaking, with a focus on documentaries.
Term 2:
Explore the psychology of art and media history while also taking programs that explain design ideas and help you improve your writing and sketching talents.
Term 3:
Apply media production techniques to motion graphics and animation.
Term 4:
Complete a personal project using the creative abilities you've gained in past terms.
Term 5:
Define idea development and commit to the completion of your ultimate product.
Term 6:
Prepare for graduation by completing your final project and assembling your portfolio or show reel.
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 6.0
- TOEFL iBT - score of 68
- PTE - score of 46- 55
- CELPIP- Level 7
- CEFR/Cambridge English - B2 (170 or higher)
- LPI - Level 4
- Duolingo - score of 105
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.
