INDEX 28. 26. 25. 21. 19. 17. 15. 13. 11. 9. 7. 5. 3. Admission Requirements Tear-away Application How to Apply Pathway Programs 5 Ways VanArts LaunchesCareers Student Life Web Development &Interactive Design Visual EffectsforFilm&TV Professional Photography Game Art&Design Broadcasting &OnlineMedia Acting forFilm&Television 2D /3DCharacter Animation 1 email web Local &International Toll-Free (NorthAmerica) Vancouver, BC,CanadaV6B1Y1 570 DunsmuirStreet, Suite 600 Vancouver Institute ofMediaArts www.vanarts.com [email protected] (+1)604.682.ARTS(2787) 1.800.396.ARTS(2787) Mission Small Class Sizes
Our mission is to unlock the creative and career potential Through a small, focused classroom environment within each student. you will receive substantial one-on-one attention from your instructors. You will have your own personal workstation for the year and the close-knit About Us collaboration with your peers and faculty will lead to lifelong friendships and partnerships. VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts) is one of the world’s most highly respected post-secondary schools for visual, media and performing arts. For over 20 years VanArts has provided its students with the foundation and mentorship necessary to launch a successful career.
World Class Faculty
All of the Department Heads and Instructors at VanArts are top industry professionals with decades of experience. They are here because of their passion for teaching and desire to help you become a creative professional they can proudly work alongside.
Specialized, Adaptable Curriculum
Compared to the general curriculum offered at many other schools, VanArts’ curriculum is much more focused and MONTH specialized. With strong industry connections, we can quickly adapt what we teach to ensure your education is 12PROGRAM DURATION based on the skills you need to work in your chosen field. 2D / 3D CHARACTER ANIMATION
The magical world of animation is limitless
Join a club that includes Walt Disney, Hayao Miyazaki, Matt Groening, Tim Burton, and many others. Animation can be an art form and a pathway that gives you a fantastic career. Let your imagination and emotions be your guide.
You should have: 2D / 3D CHARACTER ANIMATION CHARACTER 3D / 2D ||A passion for storytelling ||Enthusiasm about drawing ||An eye for body mechanics & movement ||Creativity & attention to detail ||Basic art skills
3 Career bio:
Animators can work in TV, film, video games or online. The career outlook for animation is bright thanks to growing demand for content. Freelance and studio work is abundant.
The skills you’ll learn: Recent grad credits:
||Character animation, storyboarding ||Software Training: Maya (3D), Harmony (2D), Adobe Premiere & Photoshop ||Life drawing ||Character, prop & asset building ||Incorporating dialogue, sound effects & music ||Building a demo reel ||Preparing for career options
Your career opportunities:
||Character Animator ||Character Designer & Build Artist – Harmony ||Storyboard Artist ||Layout Artist
& many others ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION | | | | You shouldhave: you inhabitacharacter, butyou willalsobericherinmindandsoul. your identityandweardifferent masks.You are challengedevery time or stageperformer.Itmeansthatyou possess auniqueabilityto shed Being anactor meansmore thanbeingamovie star,famousvoice artist Live your dream onstageandscreen TELEVISION ACTING FOR FILM& | | | | A desire to transform into manycharacters Determination, energy &enthusiasm Focus &discipline Memorization skills 5 Career bio:
Actors advance their careers one role at a time. The reward of being a working actor creates a profound feeling of personal accomplishment with added benefits of compensation and opportunities. Voice acting, commercial-work and smaller parts are the stepping stones to more prominent roles and wider recognition.
The skills you’ll learn: Recent grad credits:
||Acting techniques ||Voice & dialect training ||Physical training & body awareness ||Character development ||Auditioning & networking skills ||Making a demo reel that stands out
Your career opportunities:
||Commercial work ||Film & TV lead/supporting roles ||Voice-over work ||Stage & theatre ||Web & online shows
& many others BROADCASTING & ONLINE MEDIA | | | | | You shouldhave: Vanarts you’ll learnto beoneofthesestorytellers oftomorrow. create compellingbroadcast content, it’son.At nomatter whatplatform What hasn’tchangedistheneedto develop thoseskillsthatwillhelpyou Social Mediainfluencers. creators are nowforging careers aspodcasters, YouTubers, bloggers and nothing shortofarevolution. AlongwithtraditionalradioandTVwork,content The changes inthewaywewatch andlisten to broadcast content have been Reach your audienceanywhere ONLINE MEDIA BROADCASTING & | | | | | A uniqueoutlook ontheworld Ambitions to make itinradio,TVoronlinebroadcasting Desire to develop anonlinechannelorpersonalbrand Interest increating withnewtechnology A passionforstorytelling 7 Career bio:
Broadcasting offers job variety, from producing programming to being the host. New broadcasting careers like content streaming (Twitch), vlogging (YouTube) and social media influencing (Instagram, Twitter) are growing. Content coordinator and producer roles for radio and TV are also needed.
The skills you’ll learn: Grads have worked at: ||Storytelling & copywriting ||Media production ||Social media & online channel strategies ||Radio & TV hosting ||Content development ||Building your own brand
Your career opportunities:
||Television & Radio Reporter ||Social Media Strategist ||Broadcasting Producer ||Online Content Creator ||Voice-over Actor & many others ||Independent Media Producer GAME ART & DESIGN | | | | You shouldhave: can getstarted atVanArts. in your mindandneedtheskillsto release itto theworld,you remember foryears. Ifyou have thenext HaloorAssassin’sCreed world. You coulddesigncharacters andworldsthatgamerswill Video gameartistsare treated like rock starsinthegaming Create characters andtheworldsthey inhabit GAME ART &DESIGN | | | | Desire to make legendary characters andworlds Creative ideas Artistic skills A passionforvideogames 9 Career bio:
The video game industry earns $100 billion annually. Console, virtual reality, mobile, and PC gaming studios all welcome new talent. A strong portfolio and desire to work on a team are key assets for your career in the game industry.
The skills you’ll learn: Recent grad credits:
||Training in Maya, ZBrush, Python ||3D modeling & figure drawing ||Surface, shading & texture design ||Mobile game development ||Motion capture & game engines ||Virtual reality game development
Your career opportunities:
||Game Designer ||Indie Game Developer ||Concept Artist ||Character Modeler ||Environment Artist ||Texture Artist & many others ||Rigging Artist PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY | | | | | You shouldhave: photographer wehelpproduce atVanArts. the viewerto seetruthsandfeelemotions.This isthesortof and share their visionsofbeauty.Great photography allows Photographers freeze time,documenthistorical moments, Capture thewayyou seetheworld PHOTOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL | | | | | A mindforbusinessorentrepreneurship A patientattitude&willingness to guideothers Networking &teamwork skills Ability to bebothtechnical andcreative An interest inphotography anddocumentinglife 11 Career bio:
Careers in photography have been impacted by the ease and accessibility of digital tools, but the demand for good photographers remains consistent. Print and digital outlets will continue to need material for their publications. A focus on entrepreneurship is now more important than ever in this field.
The skills you’ll learn: Grads have shot for:
||Running your own business ||Visual communication ||Digital workflow & manipulation techniques ||Lighting techniques & style development ||Video for photography ||How to shoot for multiple industries
Your career opportunities:
||Commercial (advertising, food, architecture) ||Editorial (fashion, sports, photojournalist) ||Consumer (families, portraits, weddings) ||Art (decorative, fine, exhibition) ||Creative Director ||Editor / Post-production
& many others VISUAL EFFECTS FOR FILM & TV | | | | | You shouldhave: filmmaking. VanArts trains you to jointhisglobalindustry. building thesebelievableworldsisindispensableformodern day disasters make forincredible scenesinmoviesandTV shows.Infact, The visual effectsusedto create spaceships,superheroes andnatural Produce effectsto dazzle&delightaudiences | | | | | An abilityto workonyour ownandaspartofagroup A creative mind Capacity to receive andincorporate feedback A passionformoviesand/orTVshows An interest intechnology and/orcomputer artistry software FOR FILM& TV VISUAL EFFECTS 13 13 Career bio:
The industry has seen rapid growth in the past decade. While sci-fi, fantasy and action movies require many digital effects, TV shows are also embracing VFX to enhance their productions. Skilled artists advance into management roles.
The skills you’ll learn: Recent grad credits:
||Training on Houdini, Maya, Nuke, Python ||Compositing & green screen shooting ||Digital matte painting ||Surface, shading & texture design ||VFX production pipeline roles ||Creating a demo reel ||Networking & demo reel skills
Your career opportunities:
||CG Generalist ||Digital Matte Painter ||FX Artist ||Compositor ||Lighting & Surfacing Artist ||FX Technical Director & many others WEB DEVELOPMENT & INTERACTIVE DESIGN | | | | You shouldhave: opportunities. combines thesethree majorareas, givingyou theskillsto pursuemultiple anddigitalmarketing arecoding languages indemand. Ourcurriculum Developers anddesignerstrainedincutting-edgedesignprinciples, Code, designandmake onlinevisitors into customers INTERACTIVE DESIGN WEB DEVELOPMENT & | | | | Resourcefulness andproblem-solving skills Effective timemanagement Analytical andcreative talents An interest indesign,codingoronlinebusiness 15 Career bio:
The need for digital designers, developers, and marketers shows no sign of slowing down. Growth is forecast in all areas of web & interactive fields. Specialization offers individuals the chance to build skill sets and become indispensable assets. Jobs for agencies, companies and freelance work are continually posted.
The skills you’ll learn: Grads have worked for:
||HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Angular, jQuery, MySQLi & many others ||Full stack development ||Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) ||Logo design, typography & branding ||Digital marketing & project management ||Online business development
Your career opportunities: & many others ||Web Developer & Designer ||Front-end Developer / Engineer || UX (User Experience) & UI (User Interface) Designer || Freelance Web / WordPress / CMS Developer || Conversion & SEO Strategist || Hybrid Mobile App Developer STUDENT LIFE Join our Creative Community 17 Your road begins here
Being a student at VanArts will change your life and open you up to a world of new friendships and opportunities. From your daily experiences in the classroom to school events and activities in the city of Vancouver, your classmates and instructors will quickly become a second family.
Through the year you can experience mixers, holiday celebrations, showcases of work from different departments, industry events, and enjoy recreation in surrounding parks and tourist attractions. At the end of the year, our graduation ceremony is an unforgettable night for celebrating everyone’s achievements.
The relationships you build at VanArts will last a lifetime and provide a professional network that will help further your career opportunities. From the President of VanArts VanArts Offers
For any young person, choosing a career path is a ||A safe and secure facility situated heavy decision to make. Equally as important is the in central downtown Vancouver school the student selects. The school’s track record, ||Over 31,000 square feet spread its faculty, balancing of work-student life, networking across four floors opportunities and post-grad placement results need ||2,600 sq. ft. photography studio to be carefully considered. ||35-seat screening room Since VanArts first opened its doors in January 1996, ||Devoted studio spaces for Acting, we have been driven by two guiding principles: to Broadcasting and Photography teach best industry practices and produce highly students trained creative professionals, and to give our ||On-air student radio station students the fundamental soft skills to make them Alan Phillips desired by employers and respected by their peers. VanArts President ||Dedicated workstations ||Lunch room, pool table, and We want all VanArts students to find great success in their chosen professions reference library after leaving our classrooms. That is why we continually evaluate each of our ||Access to secure lockers departments to ensure the education we deliver meets the current industry demand. We also keep a close eye on breaking trends and new developments so our ||Immediate access to downtown students can have that extra edge in a competitive career environment. bus routes and rapid transit ||Restaurants, coffee shops, pubs We made this booklet to inform you with the best, latest information on creative and theatres within easy walking careers and to give you the inspiration to soar high in whatever path you choose to distance follow. ||Merit-based scholarships Believe in yourself, work hard, and your path will come into focus.
Wishing you great success, 5 Ways VanArts Launches Careers VanArts 5 Ways 19 #1 92% 25 TOP3 Location Placement Years World Ranking
VanArts is in the heart of VanArts’ most recent review Since being founded Industry career reviews and downtown Vancouver, of employment rates for 2017 in 1995, VanArts has magazines have consistently Canada – the world’s largest reported an employment rate graduated thousands of ranked VanArts in their Top hub for animation and visual of 92% for graduates within six students working in their 10 International Schools. effects companies. It also has months of program completion. chosen fields. Over the past Currently, VanArts is listed one of the globe’s largest Some students are recruited by two decades, these grads at #3 in Animation Career concentrations of video game employers before graduation. have won awards, risen to Review’s 2020 rankings studios, a rapidly growing Networking opportunities occur top positions, and founded of the top 25 international startup and tech industry, throughout each school year their own successful schools for Animation, Game and the third-largest region with industry recruiters and companies. Art and Visual Effects. for movie and television professionals invited to exclusive production in North America. VanArts events.
Jobs
This is the number of local jobs in the digital entertainment & interactive industry, reported by the Vancouver Economic Commission. The demand for talent is expected to remain high. Web development and designer jobs are expected to grow by 27% over the next ten years. Thanks to the high 40,000 number of Hollywood productions in Vancouver and the surrounding regions, opportunities for actors are abundant. 5 Ways VanArts Launches Careers VanArts 5 Ways Contact usto learnhoweachprogram transfersto ourpathwaypartners. permanent residency orCanadiancitizenship. in Canadaafter completingtheirstudieswiththeselocalpartners. This canlead to university partners.International studentsmayapplyforapost-graduate workpermit For studentswishingto continue theirstudiesinVancouver, VanArts hasfourlocal you theopportunityto experience adifferent partoftheworld. advanced diplomaorundergraduate degree. Ourinternational networkalsogives giving you theadvantageoftwocredentials: aprofessional diploma, andan months orabachelor’sdegree inaslittleoneyear after your studiesatVanArts, UK. These degree pathwaysallowyou to complete anadvanceddiplomaineight andthe universities andcollegesinCanada,theUSA,Australia, NewZealand, withseveral agreements wellestablished VanArts inplace hasarticulation Continuing your educationafter VanArts 21
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“The VanArts degree pathway program allowed me to merge my backgrounds in both art and technology, complete my training in less time, and take things further for job opportunities.” Maanik Puri Graduate of VanArts and Fairleigh Dickinson University Animation Acting Broadcasting “Since VanArts, I’ve “If you are looking “Studying at VanArts worked on video for a place to start, I has helped me to pull games, character would unreservedly interesting stories design and TV series. recommend the out of people’s lives. I now supervise a Acting program at I couldn’t ask for a team of artists across VanArts.” better job.” two studios. I love what I do.” Aaron Douglas Saige Pacholok Actor - Battlestar Galactica, NHL Real-Time Correspondent Chris Woods The Flash & many more - Vancouver Canucks Animation Director - Bardel Entertainment Student Success Student
23 Game Art Photography Visual Effects Web Development “The knowledge “Business is “VanArts is a “The environment at and contacts I everything. The place where you VanArts was great, made at VanArts advice I got from learn, grow and with people I could were a great help VanArts’ instructors become a family of count on. I was able in launching my and guest speakers professionals.” to get a job before I career. I was really was invaluable to my even graduated.” impressed with their career.” Rohit Nayak focus on studio Matte Painter - Aquaman, Tammy Duarte production.” Sunny Jhooty Jurassic World & many more Designer - York & Chapel Architectural & Interior Genseki Tanaka Photographer Assistant Art Director - Ubisoft Start your application Submit required materials
Apply for your program and start date This includes a portfolio, resume, online at vanarts.com/apply or using letter of intent, proof of age and high the short-form application in this school or college transcripts. English 1 viewbook. 2 proficiency is also required for ESL students. Admission materials can be submitted by mail, email or in person.
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25 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION STUDENT INFORMATION First Name Last Name Address
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PROGRAM INFORMATION I am applying for the following 12 month diploma program and start date: Program Start Date 2D Character Animation Game Art & Design March Year 3D Character Animation Professional Photography September Year Acting for Film & TV* Visual Effects for Film & TV *Acting for Film & TV only Broadcasting & Online Media Web Development & Interactive Design accepts students for September HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT VANARTS? Internet Event Advertisement Referral Agent Other Please specify (Internet - site/search engine, Event - name/date, Advertisement - publication/date, Referral/Agent - name/email) APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Complete and submit form on reverse with all admission requirements to: VanArts - Office of Admissions Phone: 1.800.396.2787 or 604.682.2787 ext. 101 570 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 600 Fax: 604.684.2789 Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y1 E-Mail: [email protected] Canada Web: vanarts.com In order to process your application, it must be accompanied by a non-refundable $100 CAD application fee. Unless waived, payment may be made in person (cash, credit card, cheque), on the phone (credit card), or by mail (cheque, money order).
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27 Admission Requirements 1 (Required for:ActingforFilm&TV,andBroadcasting &OnlineMedia) Audition at guidelines andportfoliotipsavailable Portfolios shouldconsistof12examples ofyour bestartwork,from whatever skilllevel you are at.Program specific TV) (Required for:2D/3DCharacter Animation,GameArt&Design, Professional Photography, andVisualEffectsforFilm& Portfolio proficiency ingeneralbroadcastinglanguage. knowledge,industryawareness, andtheEnglish Successful completion ofavocal auditionandpersonalinterview (eitherin-person orbyphone).Applicantsmust showcasehigh Broadcasting &OnlineMedia recorded auditionswhichwillbefollowedbyaSkypeInterview. monologues withoutuseoftext (onpaperorcomputer). Inpersonauditionispreferred, followedbyaninterview; wewillaccept Contemporary (1dramaticand 1comedic).Eachpieceshouldbenolongerthan2minutes; applicant shouldknowboth 2 Auditionpiecesrequired 1contemporary –Contrastingmonologues (mustbefrom and1Shakespeare, aplay), or2 Acting forFilm&TV Graphics portfoliooptional,notrequired. Web Development &Interactive Design design, 3Danimation,and/orphotography. 1-3 filmorvideoprojects withadditionalartwork(12pieces total), ora12piecevisualartsportfoliothat canincludegraphic Visual EffectsforFilm&Television 12 samplesofyour bestdigital ortraditionalphotography. Professional Photography 12 piecesofvisualartsthatcanincludetraditionalart,digitalpainting, 3Dmodelingand/oranimation. Game Art&Design sketches, andlifedrawings.Apagewithsixdrawingscountsasonepiece. 12 piecesofyour bestartwork.Sendcopiesofpagesfrom your sketchbooks, samplesofcartoons andcharacter designs,location 2D/3D Character Animation vanarts.com/admission-requirements . Admission Requirements 6 2 admission-requirements Standard methodsofproving Englishproficiency are listed below. at Outfulllist,includingESLpartnerschools,isavailable proficiency. We mayalso require a telephone orin-personinterview. For studentswhohave notcompleted foryou theireducationinEnglishtheseare to theoptionsavailable demonstrate Englishlanguage English Proficiency and fieldsofinterest. describing your goals One pagestatement Letter ofIntent and/or college. ofinstruction can meettheEnglishProficiency Requirementlanguage through submission oftranscriptsfrom their highschool Students whohave completed theirhighschooleducationand/or twoyears ofpost-secondary where Englishwasthemain Other Minimum score of60required. CAEL (CanadianAcademicEnglishLanguageAssessment) Minimum score required isoverall 54. Pearson Test ofAcademicEnglish Minimum level ofB2orequivalent. CEF (CommonEuropean Framework) Minimum level achieved ofB2. CAEL (CambridgeFirstCertificate inEnglish) Minimum score required is700. TOEIC (Test ofEnglishfor International Communication Minimum score required is68forIBT(internet-based test), 190forCBT(computer-based test), and520forPBT(paper-basedtest). TOEFL (Test ofEnglishas aForeign Language) Minimum score required isoverall 6.0ontheAcademictest. IELTS (International EnglishLanguage Testing Service)
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