Vancouver Institute of Media Arts

Vancouver, BC Canada. One-year diploma programs in #animation #acting #gameart #photography #vfx #webdevelopment #digitaldesign #madeatvanarts

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VanArts alumni Shane Loveless and Terry Loveless shared a candid perspective. Watch the conversation below!

#VanArts #AnimationIndustry #CharacterAnimation #2DAnimation #3DAnimation #AnimationCareers #Alumni

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A full-circle moment on campus.

VanArts alumni Shane Loveless and Terry Lovelessjoined our senior 2D and 3D Animation students for an in-person talk, sharing their experiences working across professional studio productions and pipelines.

#VanArts #Animation #AnimationCareers

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VanArts alumnus Samuel Rico returned to the classroom to talk about his experience and work in animated movies like Spider-Man, K-POP Demon Hunters, and the path from student work to studio production.#KPopDemonHunters #SpiderMan #Animation #VanArts #AnimationIndustry

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3D Character Animation: try it first.
Start the 3D Character Animation program at VanArts with a 3-Week No-Cost Trial. Decide after you experience it.

🗓 March 9 & Sept 8, 2026
📍 Online or In-Person
👉 https://t.co/A6qfBxx2cl
#3DAnimation #CharacterAnimation #AnimationCareers

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VanArts ONLINE lets you study from home while building the skills and portfolio the industry actually expects.

Lower cost. No relocation. No visa stress.

🎓 1-Year Diplomas | Start March 2026
👉 Learn more: https://t.co/A6qfBxx2cl

#StudyOnline #OnlineClasses #OnlineSchool

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Game Art And Design

For the March 9, 2026 intake, you can begin with a 3-Week No-Cost Trial, enter the program, experience the pace and expectations before fully committing.

📍 Online or In-Person
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/A6qfBxx2cl

#GameArt #GameDesign #3DArt #Onlineschool

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Want more control over your camera and your images? 📷

Digital Photo 101 (Part-Time) covers exposure, composition, and real-world shooting through hands-on classes.

🗓 Starts Jan 15
📍 Vancouver
🎨 https://t.co/0Wcz1roDlE
#Photography #LearnPhotography

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Web Development & Digital Design at VanArts blends web design, programming, and business.

🎓 1-Year Diploma | Starts Sept 2026
📍 In-person or 100% online
🚀 Learn more :https://t.co/t2yjJa7GZx
🎨 Make Art Your Life → https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6

#Vanarts #TechCareers #Vancouver

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Curious about acting but not sure where to start? 🎭

Intro to Acting (Part-Time) is a beginner-friendly, hands-on course.

🗓 Starts Jan 22, 2026
📍 Vancouver
📷 Learn more : https://t.co/ExXubYYWjH
🎨 https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6
#ActingClasses #Vancouver

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VFX is one of the fastest-growing industry.

Visual Effects for Film & TV at VanArts focuses on real production workflows ,compositing, tracking, lighting & more.

🎓 1-Year Diploma | Starts March 2026
📍 In-person or 100% online
💥 https://t.co/0Wcz1roDlE
#VFX #VisualEffects

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At VanArts, students learn real-time workflows, not just software. This character was created by a Game Art & Design grad, Ethaniel Baker.

🎮 Game Art & Design
🎓 Starts March 2026
📍 In-person or 100% online
🚀Learn More: https://t.co/ttOiMErnuA
#GameArt #3DArt #GamingIndustry

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Want to make a film?

Our Video Production (Part-Time) course is a in-person program that guides you through the full filmmaking process, from idea to finished cut.

Led by filmmaker & actor Georgie Daburas.

📎Learn more : https://t.co/Y2lOxLVBan
#VideoProduction #Filmmaking

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Dream Acting Careers Start in 2026 🎭

Full-time Acting for Film & TV begins Sept 2026. Want to start sooner? Intro to Acting (part-time) starts this January—perfect to explore the craft before committing.

📍 Vancouver | 🎨 https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6
#MakeArtYourLife #Acting

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Math in Art: The Colour Wheel🎨

Art Foundation Dept Head Scott Hastings shows how the colour wheel is a 360° system. Complementary? 180°. Triad? Divide by 120°. Learn how colour theory guides creative decisions.

🎓 Art Foundation | Start March 2026
🎨 https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6

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Angelique Silberman spent years on set hearing “we’ll fix it in post.” Instead of wondering how, she learned it. She took a year to train in VFX at VanArts, building real production skills with industry pros.

🎓 VFX Diploma | Start March 2026
🎨 https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6
#VFX

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Professional Photography at VanArts 📷

The full-time diploma starts Sept 2026, but you can begin sooner. Part-time classes launch this January—hands-on, in-person, and a great way to build skills before going full-time.

📍 Vancouver | 🎨 https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6
#Photography

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VanArts Game Art & Design grads built Petit Robo! 🚀

A 3D action-adventure where Blaise & a robot explore the solar system. Skills learned in class → real games. Opportunities for interns & mentees may open.

Start your journey this March 2026 → https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6 🎮

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Mr. Math is Cool!🎨 Art Foundation Dept Head Scott Hastings shows how numbers & patterns make creative software work smoother. Learn how logic + creativity come together this March at VanArts!

🎓 Art Foundation – Start March 2026
📍 Vancouver or online
🎨 https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6

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Happy Boxing Day 🎁!

Time to unwrap new skills, new direction, new creativity. 2D & 3D Animation, Game Art, VFX or Art Foundation—start THIS March! 🎓

Apply Today @ https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6

#VanArts #MakeArtYourLife #BoxingDay #March2026 #CreativeCareers

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Merry Christmas🎄 from VanArts!

Wishing you a day full of inspiration, laughter & dreams—because Santa wants you to Make Art Your Life! 🎨

Start this March 2026 → https://t.co/0Wcz1ro5w6

#VanArts #MakeArtYourLife #MerryChristmas #DreamCareer