PROGRAMS GUIDE 2020 vfs.edu #1 Global Animation School Who we are Acknowledgements “To comprehend VFS, you might think of any entertainment studio that creates “Every artist from every country should consider VFS as content across a range of industries. VFS functions like a full studio, with multiple their first choice for professional career training.” production facilities that are essential for creating content for film,TV, games, animation, design, digital applications, and more. Content creation is our core - Animation Magazine learning tool. We place our education in outstanding facilities with master instructors and mentors, and we regularly update and realign curriculum to be in lockstep with “VFS honours the fact that acting is a craft. At VFS, a the most current industry standards. This is all to help students originate, produce, student will learn that their body, mind, and voice is an and exhibit their best possible creative and technical work.” instrument; how to develop and use it. Training at VFS will be the integral beginning of a lifelong study.” - James Griffin, VFS President - Sara Canning, Acting for Film & Television Alumna War for the Planet of the Apes, The Vampire Diaries “Their hands-on curriculum and vast faculty knowledge of the Programs entertainment and media industry has made them one of most desirable programs worldwide.” What distinguishes VFS from all others is the immersive, accelerated, and sophisticated way we use content creation as a foundation for learning. - Mauricio Vergara Sr. Manager, Education Business Development In just one year, VFS students get more direct experience producing, designing, and Unity Technologies writing content than through most four-year degrees. 218 VFS alumni worked on Student 5,000+ student awards Our staff have over 5,500 Awards films nominated for the 2019 in 10 years industry credits on IMDB Academy Awards 137 VFS alumni worked on 2,663 student productions 200+ active projects nominated for the created at VFS in 2019 global partnerships 2019 Golden Globes A global reputation with a 47% 106 VFS alumni worked on 180,000+ YouTube international student body from shows nominated for the 2019 channel followers over 75 countries 180K Emmy Awards VFS alumni are credited 19,500+ VFS graduates 82 VFS alumni worked on on $19.8 billion of global make up our alumni games nominated for the $19.8B entertainment revenue student network 2019 Game Awards Writing for Film, Television Film Production Program & Games Program Live-in production for Starts: Every writer should make a Starts: one year. Jan, March, May, living writing. Jan, May, Aug June, Aug, Oct You Will Graduate With: Duration: Duration: You Will Graduate With: A diploma in Film Production, 1 year / 6 terms A portfolio that includes one full-length professional demo reel, and access to 1 year / 6 terms feature, one game script and one television the VFS Job Board script along with specialization content and Software: Software: projects completed Career Paths: Final Adobe Career Paths: Assistant Camera, Trainee Assistant Movie Draft Director, Production Assistant, Producer, Creative Magic Staff Writer, Story Editor, Co-Producer, Movie Director, Cinematographer, Production Cloud Supervising Producer Magic Designer, Editor Final Premiere Draft Portfolio Requirements: Portfolio Requirements: Specializations: A 1-page synopsis of an original feature film, Photoshop AutoCAD A 1-page synopsis of a film project television, or video game project that you are Film, TV, Games you are passionate about making that passionate about making. Provide the genre includes the film genre, your concept, Avid Sketchup and explain the concept, vision or idea. Also vision or idea, and includes references to provide 2-4 other creative writing samples in other movies to explain how you would their original form (maximum 20 total pages) make the film AND a 1-page story outline Specializations: OR completion of the Foundation Visual Art & OR completion of the Foundation Visual Design program Art & Design program Directing, Cinematography, Producing Production Design, Post-Production Get direct production training using the latest industry-standard equipment, including 6K RED Dragon and 4K Sony Pro FXW-FS7 cameras Acting for Film & Television Program Deep. Comprehensive. Starts: Professional. Jan, March, May June, Aug, Oct Makeup Design students use a professional makeup effects Sound Design students work in five mixing labs, six industry-grade recording You Will Graduate With: lab and workshop, complete with prosthetic application room rooms, and a dual icon control surface equipped theatre Duration: A headshot, creative resume, portfolio that includes 2x one-minute clips and a 30-minute final project, 1 year / 6 terms Casting Workbook 1-year membership, and a diploma in Acting for Film & Television Direct experience: Career Paths: Voice Acting, Audition Makeup Design for Film Sound Design for Skills, On Camera Voice, Theatre, Movie, Television, Commercial Techniques, Movement & Television Program Visual Media Program and Special Effects Portfolio Requirements: Extensive, practical Starts: Storytelling Starts: Maximum 6-minute audition video in which you: and prestigious. Jan, May, Aug through sound. March, June, Oct • State your name on camera and demonstrate a Casting contemporary monologue in less than 1 minute Workbook Duration: • Demonstrate a short contemporary scene in You Will Graduate With: Duration: You Will Graduate With: less than 1 minute 1 year / 6 terms 1 year / 6 terms A diploma in Makeup Design for Film & Television, A diploma in Sound Design for Visual Media, • Provide a demo of a special skill (singing, dance, 20+ page portfolio, membership in post-graduate professional demo reel, access to the online physical action, etc.) roster and access to VFS Job Board VFS sound effects library and Job Board, Software: • In less than 2 minutes, provide answers to the One of the world’s leading Pro Tools 110 Certification following questions: Career Paths: Wwise film schools as awarded Career Paths: 1. Why did you choose your audition pieces? Production Makeup Artist, Fashion and Fmod by Variety Magazine and 2. How long have you wanted to act? Beauty, Prosthetic Design and Fabrication, Sound Effects Editor, Re-recording Mixer, 3. Who inspired you to pursue an acting career? The Hollywood Reporter. Hair/Wig Styling Sound Designer, Audio Director, Audio Artist, Pro Tools 4. What are your strengths & weaknesses ADR/Foley Recordist VFS offers an unmatched as an actor? Portfolio Requirements: 5. If you couldn’t be an actor, what would you opportunity to create and Portfolio Requirements: choose to be? A letter of intent that tells us about your produce film in its 8-studio background, your potential, and what’s driving you A letter of intent (maximum 500 words) OR completion of Acting Essentials and an to become a Makeup Artist, along with a portfolio demonstrating why you wish to take the invitation from the Acting Faculty film complex. that shows your dedication to Makeup Design Sound Design program OR completion of Foundation Visual Art & Design program Classical Animation Program Animation Concept Art Program Bring life to your Starts: Develop story through art. Starts: wildest imagination. Jan, May, Aug March, June, Aug, Oct You’ll Graduate With: You’ll Graduate With: Duration: A diploma in Animation Concept Art, Duration: A diploma in Classical Animation, classical 1 year / 6 terms professional-level portfolio, and 1 year / 6 terms animated film and access to our Alumni access to the VFS Alumni Directory & Job Board Directory & Job Board Software: Software: Career Paths: Careers Paths: Adobe Zbrush Animator, Flash Animator, Animate Storyboard Artist, Layout Artist, Production Designer, Layout Artist, Vehicle/ Prop Designer, Character Storyboard Artist, Matte Painter, Toon Designer, Creature Artist, Background Photoshop Background Designer Boom Artist, Art Director Toon Portfolio Requirement: Photoshop Portfolio Requirement: Boom Maximum 12 pieces of your artwork Maximum 12 pieces of your artwork DigiCel Sketchbook samples that include still-life drawings, samples that include still-life drawings, Pro life drawings, character or environment Flipbook life drawings, character or environment sketches OR completion of the sketches, and computer artwork (e.g., Premiere Foundation Visual Art & Design program Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) OR Cintiq completion of the Foundation Visual Art Pro After & Design program Effects Beyond Capture is one of the largest performance capture studios in North America available to faculty and students. 3D Animation & Visual Effects Program “The best animation school Starts: in the world.” Jan, March, May, June, Aug, Oct - Animation Career Review You’ll Graduate With: Duration: A diploma in 3D Animation & Visual 1 year / 6 terms Effects, professional-level reel, and access to the VFS Alumni Directory & Software: Job Board Careers Paths: Maya Premiere Animator, Visual Effects Artist, Rigging Artist, Lighting Artist, Modeler, Zbrush Substance Matchmove Artist, Compositor, Texture Painter Artist, Rotoscope Artist, 3D Generalist, “…going to Vancouver Film School Matte Painter Nuke could be the best decision of your life.” Portfolio Requirement: Specializations: Maximum 12 pieces of your artwork samples that include life (preferred), still, 3D Animation, Modeling or character drawings, and 3D computer Visual Effects work OR completion of the Foundation The on-campus Green Screen Studio boasts Visual