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CAD 32950

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 Game Design Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Game Design
    • A professional quality online portfolio
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory & Job Board
    • Industry connections that will help guide your career
    • A lifetime network

Term 01:-Establish fundamental skills in game theory, pre-production techniques, and storytelling.
Term 02:-Build on your game design foundation and start to work effectively in teams. Create your own playable 2D game in Unity.
Term 03:-Shift from theoretical to practical with hands-on work on detailed design documentation and front-end interfaces, and begin specializing in coding, game art or level design.
Term 04:-The core part of this term is dedicated to designing and planning a major team-based final project.
Term 05:-Conceive, plan, and execute a final project that delivers a rewarding interactive experience.
Term 06:-Engage with ongoing play-testing and complete your final project before unveiling your work to the industry.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

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 synopsis of a game that you are passionate about creating
    • Explain the concept, vision, or idea. Include the genre of game you would utilize. Make references to other games to explain how you would make your game (one page maximum).
    • In addition, provide an outline detailing your story, possible levels, and characters (one page maximum).
    • Provide diagrams explaining any features or game mechanics (one to two pages maximum) and a simplified map of the game world described in your synopsis.
    • You'll find information on how to send your synopsis in the application form, or you can ask your Advisor.
    • *Intermediate computer skills are a requirement, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • 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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32950

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

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22895 Per year

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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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