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Diploma in Foundation Visual Art and Design Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School, Canada

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CAD 20950

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A VFS Foundation Visual Art & Design Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Foundation Visual Art & Design
    • A portfolio showcasing your work
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
    • Industry connections that will help guide your career

Term 01:-Explore 2D composition while investigating histories of art, ideas, media and filmmaking, with an emphasis on documentaries.
Term 02:-Delve into the psychology of art and media history alongside classes that introduce design concepts, and develop your writing and drawing skills.
Term 03:-Apply media production principles in motion graphics, and animation.
Term 04:-Complete a personal project that draws upon the creative skills you’ve developed in previous terms.
Term 05:-Define concept development and fully commit to the creation of your final project.
Term 06:-Complete your final project and assemble your portfolio, or show reel to prepare 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

Closed

Jan 2026, Oct 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 68
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 46
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma
  • The Foundation Visual Art & Design program is ideal for those needing to develop a portfolio required to enter one of VFS's professional programs, or for those that enjoy more than one entertainment arts discipline and are unsure of what they wish to pursue as a career. There are no program-specific entrance requirements.

6 IELTS Score
68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

20950

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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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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