VanArts - Vancouver Institute of Media Arts

VanArts - Vancouver Institute of Media Arts Teaching Animation, Game Art & Design, Visual Effects, Photography, Acting, Web Development & Digital Design http://www.vanarts.com
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The VanArts Story – Over 25 Years of Excellence

VanArts was founded in 1995 with Academy-Award winning animator/director Lee Mishkin as its founding program director. Recognizing the industry’s need for a skilled and specialized workforce, for over 20 years VanArts has offered a variety of highly focused diploma programs designed to prepare students for work in specific areas of the media arts in

cluding Visual Effects Production, Game Art & Design, Character Animation, Professional Photography, Acting for Film & Television, Web Development & Interactive Design and Broadcasting & Online Media.

VanArts is closing — but its legacy continues at Vancouver Community College.Our Terminal Avenue campus will close on Au...
08/27/2026

VanArts is closing — but its legacy continues at Vancouver Community College.

Our Terminal Avenue campus will close on August 28, 2026, marking the end of VanArts as a private institute.

We are excited to announce that the VanArts name and legacy will continue at Vancouver Community College (VCC).

Beginning this fall, VCC will offer VanArts' 2D Character Animation and 3D Character Animation programs through its Continuing Studies department. Looking ahead, VCC will continue exploring additional programming opportunities to meet industry and learner needs.

For information about studying with VanArts at VCC:
VCC VanArts Programs
https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/public/category/programArea.do?method=load&selectedProgramAreaId=6817363

Questions about future programs and admissions can be directed to:
VCC Continuing Studies
[email protected]
+1 604-443-8484

To everyone who has been part of VanArts over the past 31 years — students, alumni, instructors, staff, industry partners and friends — thank you.

The VanArts campus may be closing, but the VanArts legacy continues.

Make Art Your Life.

07/13/2026

At VanArts, the Visual Effects program focuses on the core skills.Through hands-on projects and industry-informed assignments, students learn to think like VFX artists while building a professional demo reel that reflects current film and television production standards.

This Visual Effects graduate project was created at VanArts by Hiroki Kishimoto

Comment “VFX” to learn how you can train as a VFX Artist and get details about our Visual Effects for Film and TV Program.

Interested in exploring VFX before committing to a full program? Join the One-Week Visual Effects Summer Intensive starting July 27, 2026.
Or take the next step with the Visual Effects One-Year Diploma Program.
🎬 Visual Effects Diploma
🗓 Next Intake: September 8, 2026
📍 Online or In-Person
📎 Explore the Program: https://www.vanarts.com/programs/visual-effects-for-film-television/
📎 Summer Intensive: https://www.vanarts.com/programs/summer-courses/
🚀 Learn more: https://www.vanarts.com/request-information/

07/10/2026

Our 2D Character Animation students stepped away from their screens and into the real world this week for a unique drawing session on a local farm. Because learning how to see is just as important as learning how to animate.

2D Animated Short Film: created by Jeus Ferrer as a graduate project at VanArts.

At VanArts, our instructors use hands-on, out-of-the-box experiences to help students master gesture, motion, anatomy, and storytelling — skills that define great character animation. It’s all part of our one-year intensive program designed to make you industry-ready.

Comment “2D” to learn how you can train as an animator and get details about our 2D and 3D Character Animation Program.

Or take the next step with the 2D Character Animation Diploma Program.
🎨 2D Character Animation Diploma
🗓 Next Intake: September 8, 2026
📍 Online or In-Person

📎 Explore the Program: https://www.vanarts.com/programs/2d-3d-character-animation/

📎 Summer Intensive: https://www.vanarts.com/programs/summer-courses/

📎 Part-time Intro to 2D Animation (Online Course): https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/
intro-harmony-character-animation/

📎 Part-time Intro to 3D Animation (Online Course): https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/intro-maya-character-animation/

🚀 Learn more: https://www.vanarts.com/request-information/

07/09/2026

Why is voice training so important for actors? 🎙️✨
In this conversation, our Voice Acting instructor shares how developing your voice can transform your performance, strengthen emotional expression, and help actors connect more authentically with their audience.

From projection and clarity to confidence and character development, voice work is an essential tool for every performer both on stage and on camera.
At VanArts, students learn from experienced industry professionals who guide them through the technical and creative aspects of acting, helping them build a strong foundation for their careers.
Because acting isn’t only about what you see it’s also about what you hear. 🎭

Comment “INFO” to learn how you can train as a professional actor and get details about our Acting for Film & TV program.

Choose the path that fits your goals:

🎭 One-Year Acting for Film & TV Diploma
📅 Starts September 8, 2026

Or develop your skills through our focused part-time courses

From foundational technique to advanced on-camera performance and audition strategy, VanArts provides structured, hands-on training that prepares actors for today’s film and television industry.

Your performance starts here.

📎 Explore the Program:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/acting-film-television/

📎 Part-time Courses:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/

🚀 Learn more:
https://www.vanarts.com/request-information/

07/08/2026

At VanArts, the Game Art & Design program focuses on the core skills. Through hands-on projects and industry-informed assignments, students learn to think like game artists while building a professional portfolio of characters, environments, and assets that reflect current game production standards.

Meet Amanda Serni Sabina, Jiya Surana, and Monica Raushnea Kochea—a powerhouse team of VanArts Game Art & Design grads who turned their passion into a playable reality! 🎮✨
As part of their final project, they built Blades & Bones, a medieval-themed game where skeletons are on the attack. The best part? They all came to VanArts with different levels of experience, but in just one year, they mastered everything from concept art to game mechanics, 3D modeling, and design.

Comment “INFO” to learn how to train as a game artist and receive details about the Game Art & Design Program.

Interested in exploring game art before committing to a full program?

Join the One-Week Game Art & Design Summer Intensive starting July 20, 2026.

Or take the next step with the Game Art & Design One Year Diploma Program.

🎮 Game Art & Design Diploma
🗓 Next Intake: September 8, 2026
📍 Online or In-Person

📎 Explore the Program:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/game-art-design/
📎 Summer Intensive:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/summer-courses/
🚀 Learn more:
https://www.vanarts.com/request-information/

Connect with the grads:
🔗 Amanda Serni Sabina → linkedin.com/in/amanda-serni-sabina-407a71339
🔗 Jiya Surana → linkedin.com/in/jiya-surana-334a8326a

A sneak peek into our Fashion Photography Workshop: Professional PhotographyAt our Fashion Photography Workshops, studen...
07/07/2026

A sneak peek into our Fashion Photography Workshop: Professional Photography

At our Fashion Photography Workshops, students learn directly from a team of experienced industry professionals in a real creative environment.
Each workshop is designed to go beyond the technical side of photography by giving students hands-on experience working alongside professional makeup artists, hairstylists, fashion stylists, and photographers actively working in the industry.

Our lead instructors bring years of professional experience and a strong background in commercial and creative photography, guiding students through real-world productions while sharing valuable insight into the creative process.

Students don’t just learn camera settings. They develop technical control, visual awareness, and the confidence to produce work with intention. It’s an immersive experience designed to mirror real industry expectations while helping you refine your own creative voice.

Comment “INFO” to learn how you can train as a Professional Photographer and get full details about our program.

📸 One-Year Professional Photography Diploma
📅 Starts September 8, 2026

Or build your skills with our part-time courses this
spring:

• Digital Photography 101 – April 16, 2026

Your perspective starts here.

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/professional-photog
raphy/

https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/

Our 2D & 3D Character Animation students stepped away from their screens and into the real world this week for a unique ...
07/03/2026

Our 2D & 3D Character Animation students stepped away from their screens and into the real world this week for a unique drawing session on a local farm. Because learning how to see is just as important as learning how to animate.

At VanArts, our instructors use hands-on, out-of-the-box experiences to help students master gesture, motion, anatomy, and storytelling — skills that define great character animation. It’s all part of our one-year intensive program designed to make you industry-ready.

Comment “2D” to learn how you can train as an animator and get details about our 2D and 3D Character Animation Program.

Or take the next step with the 2D Character Animation Diploma Program.
🎨 2D Character Animation Diploma
🗓 Next Intake: September 8, 2026
📍 Online or In-Person

📎 Explore the Program: https://www.vanarts.com/programs/2d-3d-character-animation/

📎 Summer Intensive: https://www.vanarts.com/programs/summer-courses/

📎 Part-time Intro to 2D Animation (Online Course): https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/
intro-harmony-character-animation/

📎 Part-time Intro to 3D Animation (Online Course): https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/intro-maya-character-animation/

🚀 Learn more: https://www.vanarts.com/request-information/

07/02/2026

Sneak peek at the table read for the Acting for Film and TV program at VanArts.

At VanArts, actors train the way the industry works: through practical exercises, live direction, on-camera performance, and real-time feedback. Whether you're stepping in front of the camera for the first time or refining your screen presence, our programs are designed to build confidence, technique, and professional readiness.

Comment “INFO” to learn how you can train as a professional actor and get details about our Acting for Film & TV program.

Choose the path that fits your goals:

🎭 One-Year Acting for Film & TV Diploma
📅 Starts September 8, 2026

Or develop your skills through our focused part-time courses

From foundational technique to advanced on-camera performance and audition strategy, VanArts provides structured, hands-on training that prepares actors for today’s film and television industry.

Your performance starts here.

📎 Explore the Program:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/acting-film-television/

📎 Part-time Courses:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/

🚀 Learn more:
https://www.vanarts.com/request-information/

07/01/2026

At VanArts, the Game Art & Design program focuses on the core skills. Through hands-on projects and industry-informed assignments, students learn to think like game artists while building a professional portfolio of characters, environments, and assets that reflect current game production standards.

This Game Art & Design graduate project was created at VanArts by Efren Bocarando

Comment “INFO” to learn how to train as a game artist and receive details about the Game Art & Design Program.

Interested in exploring game art before committing to a full program?

Join the One-Week Game Art & Design Summer Intensive starting July 20, 2026.

Or take the next step with the Game Art & Design One Year Diploma Program.

🎮 Game Art & Design Diploma
🗓 Next Intake: September 8, 2026
📍 Online or In-Person

📎 Explore the Program:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/game-art-design/
📎 Summer Intensive:
https://www.vanarts.com/programs/summer-courses/
🚀 Learn more:
https://www.vanarts.com/request-information/

A look into our Photography Dance Workshop.In this hands-on workshop, our students step outside the classroom and into r...
06/30/2026

A look into our Photography Dance Workshop.

In this hands-on workshop, our students step outside the classroom and into real-world environments, working directly in dance studio to capture movement in an authentic setting.

Participants will build on the skills they’ve developed throughout the course, learning how to work with natural and ambient light, adapt to dynamic conditions, and direct or anticipate movement as it unfolds.

Through guided practice, students will explore techniques such as freezing motion for sharp, impactful images, as well as using long exposures to create artistic and expressive effects. The focus is on capturing dancers in their own environment, telling a story through movement, light, and composition.

Comment “PHOTOGRAPHY” to learn how you can train as a Professional Photographer and get full details about our program.
📸 One-Year Professional Photography Diploma
📅 Starts September 8, 2026 Or build your skills with our part-time courses.

Your perspective starts here. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.vanarts.com/programs/professional-photography/ https://www.vanarts.com/programs/part-time-courses/

🩰Dancers:




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