Scholarships
Every term, Vancouver Animation School allocates $9,000 CAD towards scholarships. An exciting journey to recruit those we believe will be successful professional artists and make a difference in the Animation, Visual Effects and Video Games industries.
Scholarships at Vancouver Animation School are competitive and based on merit. Prospective students competing for a scholarship will need to complete an application form including non refundable fees.
Scholarships at Vancouver Animation School are competitive and based on merit. Prospective students competing for a scholarship will need to complete an application form including non refundable fees.
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2D Computer Animation Diploma
2D Animation demo reel demostrating the following:
- 1 character dialogue (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 pantomime (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 physical action (jump, sitting, balance, etc.)
- 1 walk cycle (treadmill or progressive, 4 steps minimum)
3D Computer Animation Diploma
3D Animation demo reel demostrating the following:
- 1 character dialogue (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 pantomime (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 physical action (jump, sitting, balance, etc.)
- 1 walk cycle (treadmill or progressive, 4 steps minimum)
Advanced 3D Modeling
3D Modeling demo reel demostrating the following:
- 1 male character 3D model (real, cartoony or fantasy)
- 1 female character 3D model (real, cartoony or fantasy)
- 1 creature 3D model (animals or fantasy)
- 1 environment 3D model (Natural Exterior)
- 1 environment 3D model (Interior)
- 1 tech design 3D model (vehicle, props, machines, etc.)
Animated Short Films Diploma
3D Animation demo reel demostrating the following:
- 1 character dialogue (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 pantomime (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 physical action (jump, sitting, balance, etc.)
- 1 walk cycle (treadmill or progressive, 4 steps minimum)
Concept Art Diploma
Portfolio demonstratng the following:
- 5 life drawing gestural pieces (please label them as 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes and 30 mins (2 poses))
- 1 male character (real, cartoony or fantasy)
- 1 female character (real, cartoony or fantasy)
- 2 creatures (animals or fantasy)
- 1 environment (Natural Exterior)
- 1 environment (Interior)
- 1 tech design (vehicle, props, machines, etc.)
FX-TD Diploma
Computer Graphics demo reel demonstrating the following:
- 1 smoke computer simulated effect (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 fire computer simulated effect (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 fluid computer simulated effect (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
- 1 magic computer simulated effect (5 sec. to 20 sec.)
Matte Painting Diploma
Portfolio demonstrating the following:
- 1 Natural exterior environment, with a minimum of two vanishing points, line work only as we need to see your perspective and foundations skills
- 1 Natural exterior environment, with a minimum of two vanishing points, color study only as we need to see your perspective and foundations skills
- 1 Interior environment, with a minimum of two vanishing points, line work only as we need to see your perspective and foundations skills
- 1 Interior environment, with a minimum of two vanishing points, color study only as we need to see your perspective and foundations skills
- 1 set extension demonstrating before and after
- 1 tech design (vehicle, props, machines, etc.)
Video Game Design
Letter of intent with the following:
Please address the following four areas:
- Outline to VANAS what your experiences and goals are
- Why you want to participate in the Diploma for Video Game Design
Please address the following four areas:
- What, if any, is your background in the creative industries? (Include a brief bio)
- Why are you planning on studying Video Game Design at this stage in your life? (Include motivations, removal of barriers)
- Why VANAS?
- What are your three big goals for your career?
- How do you think taking this program will progress them?
FAQS
How many scholarships are available?
- A total of eight scholarships are given per calendar year
- Two scholarships per term per program
- One 5% scholarship and One 10% scholarship per Term
- Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.
- $9,000 allocated to recruit the next generation of talent
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