In the Introduction to Digital Arts certificate course, students learn hands-on the roles and positions in the Animation, Visual Effects, and Video Game industries.
Students attend live online classes to fit their busy schedules and learning styles.
As part of the course curricula, students learn the roles for Concept Artists, 3D Modelers, 2D and 3D Animators, and Visual Effects artists.
By the end of the course, and for students who successfully pass the program with a letter B- (73%), are admitted into their diploma program of interest.
Aspiring Professional Artists and Technical Artists, people that demonstrate problem-solving skills, people that like to create, entertain and have a wild imagination through digital products. Artists with the ability to convey their thoughts through digital art and computer animation software.
Aspiring Professional Artists and Technical artists looking to enter the digital entertainment industries, individuals who are deeply passionate about Digital Arts, Animation, Visual Effects, and Video Games. Students who are curious about Digital Art and Technology education, in particular for the Entertainment Industries.
Artists looking for general fine arts education, with opposition to commercialize their art, or making a living off their artwork. Computer programmers looking for general coding education.
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• Small class sizes
• Two online live sessions per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking session per day, one hour per session
• One in-person session per week, three hours per session
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous online activities
• 20-25 hours per week
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
• Small class sizes
• Two online live sessions per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking session per day, one hour per session
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous online activities
• 20-25 hours per week
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
• Small class sizes
• Two online live sessions per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking session per day, one hour per session
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous online activities
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
During the first term, this course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Concept Art and 3D modeling. Students will work on their own character and interior designs.
Duration: 1 month
During the second term, VANAS students study 2D and 3D Animation. Students will learn the difference between 2D and 3D animation.
Duration: 1 month
During the third term, VANAS students study Houdini Visual Effects and Computer Simulation. Introduction to Digital Arts course recap.
Duration: 1 month
During the first term, this course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Concept Art and 3D modeling. Students will work on their own character and interior designs.
Duration: 1 month
During the second term, VANAS students study 2D and 3D Animation. Students will learn the difference between 2D and 3D animation.
Duration: 1 month
During the third term, VANAS students study Houdini Visual Effects and Computer Simulation. Introduction to Digital Arts course recap.
Duration: 1 month
Course codes: IDA-100, IDA-100, IDA-100. Students must obtain a minimum grade of a B- (73%) to successfully pass the course. VANAS reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
14+ years of age or older(If under 19 years of age, parent or guardian consent is required)
Successfully pass generalassessment test that includesa computer knowledge assessment,Internet knowledge assessment,English reading and writing skillsassessment.
No portfolio requirement, this is a beginners hands-on course open to the general public
International students with English as a second language must demonstrate a good oral and written level of English. A telephone, Skype, or in-person interview may be required to verify this.
This full-time online program meets the Ministry of Education requirements to Study and Work in Canada. Classes are conducted online and onsite, and on-site lab access is available for students to interact with one another.
Students will need to apply for a Student Visa and are permitted to work for up to 20 hours per week for the duration of the program.
Citizen and Immigration Canada reserves the right to grant student visas and work permits on an individual basis. In order to apply for a Student Visa, students must be accepted into the program.
The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education administers the Private Training Act and associated regulations.
The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is British Columbia’s brand for quality post-secondary education.
The Canadian Information Center for International Credentials (CICIC) was established in 1990, after Canada ratified the UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies.
A joint initiative of the provinces and territories, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), and Global Affairs Canada.
Our strategic plan, Talent and Prosperity for All, details the state’s opportunities and workforce objectives while our performance reports enforce strict accountability measures that go beyond federal requirements, ensuring the state’s education and training programs receive an objective evaluation, meet Washington’s high performance goals, and offer a return on investment for taxpayers.
When paying with a Credit Card, a non-refundable convenience fee from 4% - 6% of the total amount will be applied. A convenience fee, sometimes referred to as a credit or debit card "service fee" is established by third party credit or debit card issuers to cover the transaction costs of online purchases. If the payment is international, credit card processors take an additional 1.8% since it's considered cross-border.
VANAS does not receive any portion of convenience or service fee payments. Additionally, these fees are subject to change by third party credit and debit card issuers.
To avoid convenience fees from credit card issuers, you can always use a flat fee payment method such as direct deposit, wire transfer, or use a flat fee processor such as World Remit.
In the Introduction to Digital Arts certificate course, students learn hands-on the roles and positions in the Animation, Visual Effects, and Video Game industries.
Students attend live online classes to fit their busy schedules and learning styles.
As part of the course curricula, students learn the roles for Concept Artists, 3D Modelers, 2D and 3D Animators, and Visual Effects artists.
By the end of the course, and for students who successfully pass the program with a letter B- (73%), are admitted into their diploma program of interest.
Aspiring Professional Artists and Technical Artists, people that demonstrate problem-solving skills, people that like to create, entertain and have a wild imagination through digital products. Artists with the ability to convey their thoughts through digital art and computer animation software.
Aspiring Professional Artists and Technical artists looking to enter the digital entertainment industries, individuals who are deeply passionate about Digital Arts, Animation, Visual Effects, and Video Games. Students who are curious about Digital Art and Technology education, in particular for the Entertainment Industries.
Artists looking for general fine arts education, with opposition to commercialize their art, or making a living off their artwork. Computer programmers looking for general coding education.
Watch video (3 min)
• Small class sizes
• Two online live sessions per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking session per day, one hour per session
• One in-person session per week, three hours per session
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous online activities
• 20-25 hours per week
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
• Small class sizes
• Two online live sessions per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking session per day, one hour per session
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous online activities
• 20-25 hours per week
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
• Small class sizes
• One online live session per week, one hour per session
• One online live support class per week, one hour per session
• One online live homework class per week, 30 minutes per session
• One online live student networking class per day, one hour per session
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Synchronous and asynchronous Online activities
• Class times are listed at the top of this website page
• Class times are also visible on the application form
• Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
During the first term, this course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Concept Art and 3D modeling. Students will work on their own character and interior designs.
Duration: 1 month
During the second term, VANAS students study 2D and 3D Animation. Students will learn the difference between 2D and 3D animation.
Duration: 1 month
During the third term, VANAS students study Houdini Visual Effects and Computer Simulation. Introduction to Digital Arts course recap.
Duration: 1 month
During the first term, this course introduces students to the fundamental principles of Concept Art and 3D modeling. Students will work on their own character and interior designs.
Duration: 1 month
During the second term, VANAS students study 2D and 3D Animation. Students will learn the difference between 2D and 3D animation.
Duration: 1 month
During the third term, VANAS students study Houdini Visual Effects and Computer Simulation. Introduction to Digital Arts course recap.
Duration: 1 month
Course codes: IDA-100, IDA-100, IDA-100. Students must obtain a minimum grade of a B- (73%) to successfully pass the course. VANAS reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
14+ years of age or older(If under 19 years of age, parent or guardian consent is required)
Successfully pass generalassessment test that includesa computer knowledge assessment,Internet knowledge assessment,English reading and writing skillsassessment.
No portfolio requirement, this is a beginners hands-on course open to the general public
International students with English as a second language must demonstrate a good oral and written level of English. A telephone, Skype, or in-person interview may be required to verify this.
The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education administers the Private Training Act and associated regulations.
The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is British Columbia’s brand for quality post-secondary education.
The Canadian Information Center for International Credentials (CICIC) was established in 1990, after Canada ratified the UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies.
A joint initiative of the provinces and territories, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), and Global Affairs Canada.
Our strategic plan, Talent and Prosperity for All, details the state’s opportunities and workforce objectives while our performance reports enforce strict accountability measures that go beyond federal requirements, ensuring the state’s education and training programs receive an objective evaluation, meet Washington’s high performance goals, and offer a return on investment for taxpayers.
When paying with a Credit Card, a non-refundable convenience fee from 4% - 6% of the total amount will be applied. A convenience fee, sometimes referred to as a credit or debit card "service fee" is established by third party credit or debit card issuers to cover the transaction costs of online purchases. If the payment is international, credit card processors take an additional 1% since it's considered cross-border.
Vancouver Animation School does not receive any portion of convenience or service fee payments. Additionally, these fees are subject to change by third party credit and debit card issuers.
To avoid convenience fees from credit card issuers, you can always use a flat fee payment method such as direct deposit, wire transfer, or use a flat fee processor such as World Remit.