Vancouver Animation School

Vancouver Animation School is a Canadian private vocational college specializing in animation, visual effects and video game design. Founded in 2010, the institution was conceived as a cloud-first academy that could deliver professional creative training online without requiring students to relocate to a traditional art-school campus. Its Canadian base is in Burnaby, British Columbia, with a direct U.S. branch serving American and cross-border admissions.

The school focuses on education for the digital entertainment industries. Its offerings include 12-month vocational diplomas and shorter certificate courses, supported by career mentorship, portfolio development, live webinars and connections to industry job opportunities. Teaching combines synchronous online instruction with other forms of digital learning, allowing students to study creative disciplines through an internet-based educational environment.

Creative and technical training

Programs span 2D and 3D computer animation, character modeling, concept art, digital matte painting and effects animation. The curriculum also covers video game design, virtual reality, esports management, production management in digital entertainment and writing for animation. This range connects hands-on artistic training with disciplines involved in developing and managing entertainment projects.

Instruction is delivered by experienced industry professionals, including faculty with backgrounds at Disney, DreamWorks and Industrial Light & Magic. Students work with production-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Substance. The school also maintains academic articulation arrangements, including a degree pathway with Emily Carr University of Art + Design, providing a route from vocational training into further higher education.

Educational focus

The institution operates as a training provider rather than a commercial animation production vendor. Its own media output includes student diploma productions, graduation showcases and educational programming. These projects provide a public presentation of student work and support the school's broader educational activity.

Its regulatory standing includes designation by British Columbia's private-training regulator, Education Quality Assurance recognition and Washington State private vocational school licensure. Regional web portals extend its educational reach across North America, Europe and Latin America.