3D ANIMATION & VISUAL EFFECTS
OUR ALUMNI WORK AT
Train online, in Vancouver, or hybrid.
VFS's 3D Animation & Visual Effects program gives you flexibility over how you learn. Train with industry pros and build your portfolio in our world-class Production Centre in Vancouver, Canada, online from home, or through a combination of online & on-campus learning. This is VFS's signature training – your way.
12 MONTHS | FULL TIME | INTAKES EVERY 2 MONTHS
STUDENT WORK
What you're looking at is STUDENT WORK. This is what you can create at Vancouver Film School.
12
MONTHS
FULL TIME
3
SPECIALIZATIONS
INTAKES PER YEAR
6
THE PROGRAM
Learn to build 3D shots end-to-end — from modeling and surfacing to animation, compositing, and FX.
VFS's 3D Animation & Visual Effects program runs 12 months across 6 intensive terms. From day one, you train in a studio pipeline – the same way you'd work at a professional studio. By graduation, you leave with a polished, industry-ready demo reel and the skills to back it up.
CORE TOOLS
ONE DIPLOMA. THREE SPECIALIZATIONS.
ANIMATION
Perform through movement. Body mechanics, acting for animators, advanced motion. Build characters that feel alive.
Portfolio/Reel:
- Dialogue shot
- Body mechanics
- Creature performance
3D MODELING
Build characters, props, and worlds with production-ready topology, surfacing, and look dev.
Portfolio/Reel:
- Hero character
- Environment set
- Prop set with look dev
VISUAL EFFECTS
Create movie magic through CG integration, compositing in Nuke, and Houdini FX simulations.
Portfolio/Reel:
- Full VFX shot
- Houdini Sim
- Nuke comp integration
ONE DIPLOMA. THREE SPECIALIZATIONS.
ANIMATION
Perform through movement. Body mechanics, acting for animators, advanced motion. Build characters that feel alive.
Portfolio/Reel:
- Dialogue shot
- Body mechanics
- Creature performance
3D MODELING
Build characters, props, and worlds with production-ready topology, surfacing, and look dev.
Portfolio/Reel:
- Hero character
- Environment set
- Prop set with look dev
Create movie magic through CG integration, compositing in Nuke, and Houdini FX simulations.
Portfolio/Reel:
- Full VFX shot
- Houdini Sim
- Nuke comp integration
VISUAL EFFECTS
ONLINE, IN-PERSON, OR HYBRID. CHOOSE THE MODEL THAT WORKS FOR YOU.
ONLINE
Study online – with just two weeks on-campus in Vancouver during Term 4.
HYBRID
Start and finish online – with the heart of your production training taking place in our Vancouver Production Centre during the middle of your training.
The full hands-on Production Centre experience – on-campus in Vancouver.
ON-CAMPUS
ONLINE, IN-PERSON, OR HYBRID. CHOOSE THE MODEL THAT WORKS FOR YOU.
Study online – with just two weeks on-campus in Vancouver during Term 4.
ONLINE
HYBRID
Start and finish online – with the heart of your production training taking place in our Vancouver Production Centre during the middle of your training.
IN-PERSON
The full hands-on Production Centre experience – on-campus in Vancouver.
TUITION THAT’S TAILORED TO YOUR LEARNING MODEL.
Tuition varies. For Canadian students, tuition starts at C$18,000 for online learning and C$35,950 for on-campus learning. For international students, tuition starts at C$21,000 for online learning and C$54,000 for on-campus learning.
YOUR PROGRAM.
YOUR WAY.
Talk to a VFS advisor — get a full program breakdown, tuition details, and visa guidance. No commitment, no pressure.
RED SHIFT | SUBSTANCE DESIGNER | NUKE | ZBRUSH
MOTIONBUILDER | MAYA | HOUDINI
3D ANIMATION & VISUAL EFFECTS
Train online, in Vancouver, or hybrid.
VFS's 3D Animation & Visual Effects program gives you flexibility over how you learn. Train with industry pros and build your portfolio in our world-class Production Centre in Vancouver, Canada, online from home, or through a combination of online & on-campus learning. This is VFS's signature training – your way.
12 MONTHS | FULL TIME INTAKES EVERY 2 MONTHS
STUDENT WORK
What you're looking at is STUDENT WORK. This is what you can create at Vancouver Film School.
12
MONTHS
FULL TIME
3
SPECIALIZATIONS
INTAKES PER YEAR
6
THE PROGRAM
Learn to build 3D shots end-to-end — from modeling and surfacing to animation, compositing, and FX.
VFS's 3D Animation & Visual Effects program runs 12 months across 6 intensive terms. From day one, you train in a studio pipeline – the same way you'd work at a professional studio. By graduation, you leave with a polished, industry-ready demo reel and the skills to back it up.
CORE TOOLS
RED SHIFT | SUBSTANCE DESIGNER | NUKE | ZBRUSH
MOTIONBUILDER | MAYA | HOUDINI
TUITION THAT’S TAILORED TO YOUR LEARNING MODEL.
Tuition varies. For Canadian students, tuition starts at C$18,000 for online learning and C$35,950 for on-campus learning. For international students, tuition starts at C$21,000 for online learning and C$54,000 for on-campus learning.
Talk to a VFS advisor — get a full program breakdown, tuition details, and visa guidance. No commitment, no pressure.
3D MODELING BY CARLOS FUENTES, 3D ANIMATION & VFX PROGRAM ALUM
3D MODELING BY ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ, 3D ANIMATION & VFX PROGRAM ALUM
3D MODELING BY FELIPE BARRERA, 3D ANIMATION & VFX PROGRAM ALUM
3D MODELING BY ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ, 3D ANIMATION & VFX PROGRAM ALUM
3D MODELING BY CARLOS FUENTES, 3D ANIMATION & VFX PROGRAM ALUM
3D MODELING BY FELIPE BARRERA, 3D ANIMATION & VFX PROGRAM ALUM