Contact Information

Main Program Contact:
Mario Pochat
Founder / Director
(T) +(1) 888 677-8827
info@vanas.ca

Program Information

Degree Categories:
Certificate, Diploma

Number of Students:
36

Number of Foreign Students:
30

Teacher / Student Ratio:
15:1

Year Program First Started:
2011

Financial Aid Information:
Scholarships at Vancouver Animation School are competitive and based on merit. Prospective students competing for a scholarship will need to complete an application form including non refundable fees.

We offer 4 scholarships per calendar year with the following discounts:

10% discount of the total program tuition
5% discount of the total program tuition
3D Character Animation Portfolio Requirements

1 character dialogue (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
1 pantomime (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
1 physical action (jump, sitting, balance, etc.)
1 walk cycle (treadmill or progressive, 4 steps minimum)
Concept Art Portfolio Requirements

5 life drawing gestural pieces (please label them as 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes and 30 mins)
1 male character (real, cartoony or fantasy)
1 female character (real, cartoony or fantasy)
2 creatures (animals or fantasy)
1 environment (Natural Exterior)
1 environment (Interior)
1 tech design (vehicle, props, machines, etc.)
Common Requirements

Regardless the program of study, prospective students will need to present the following:

Portfolio
Official Transcripts
Professional Experience (if applicable)
Scholarship Withdrawal

Students must maintain a minimum of a letter B+ grade throughout their course of studies, otherwise the scholarship will be withdrawn.

Working Professionals

If you are already a working professional and are looking for more training or a career change, your professional experience will be considered as an additional credential when applying for a scholarship.

Program Description:
Vancouver Animation School is a leading educational Canadian institution offering entry and advanced programs for the Animation, Film and Game Industries.

Last Edited: Tuesday May 28, 2013