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Diploma in Classical Animation Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School, Canada

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CAD 25950

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A VFS Classical Animation Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Classical Animation
    • A master demo reel of your final project
    • A traditional art and animation portfolio
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
    • Industry connections that will help guide your career

Term 01:-Delve into the fundamentals of drawing, animation, and basic art direction.
Term 02:-Enhance your drawing skills with storyboard and background design exercises.
Term 03:-Explore more complex animation concepts like animating a character’s thoughts and emotions through acting principles.
Term 04:-Create storyboards for an animated film, character model sheets, layouts, and final artwork for rendering.
Term 05:-Progress to the art direction, digital ink and paint phase of production on your final project.
Term 06:-Assemble a traditional animation portfolio in preparation for graduation.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2026, May 2026, Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026, Oct 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma
  • A visual art portfolio of your work
    • Send samples of your work that include still-life drawings, life drawings, and character sketches (maximum 12 pieces). You'll find information on how to send your work in the application form, or you can ask your Advisor.
  • Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art & Design program

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

25950

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

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Scholarships

Resolution Scholarship - 2026

As a new year begins, there’s no better time to commit to your creative future. Vancouver Film School’s highly anticipated 2026 Resolution Scholarship is back! We’re once again empowering creators worldwide to make their resolution count with up to $250,000 in funding for VFS’s world-class training in Film, Animation, Game, and Creative Design.


Important Dates

  • Applications open: January 5, 2026
  • Application deadline: February 9, 2026
  • Winners announced: February 23, 2026 

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