Creative Break: Animation: Visual Effects for Film (March 18 to 19, 2026)

Join us in-person over Spring Break for a series of two-day workshops exploring the creative industries!

Creative Break features two-day workshops led by experienced professionals in Film Production, Animation, Acting, Digital Design, Makeup, and Sound Design. You will learn about B.C.’s booming creative economy and discover how VFS’s accelerated one-year education model can fast-track your career in the industry.

Animation & Visual Effects | Visual Effects for Film

Have you ever wondered how filmmakers create the visual effects and environments for Star Wars, or Game of Thrones? Are you interested in harnessing both your technical and creative skills into a highly sought-after career? Join us for a two-day intensive workshop led by industry professionals to learn firsthand how they create these spectacular images. Starting with a brief introduction of behind-the-scenes breakdowns, you will gain experience using professional quality assets and software to key & composite into a final scene.

Course Details:

Dates: March 18 to 19, 2026

Duration: 2-days.

Time: Wednesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PST

Location: In-person, on campus

Cost: $200

Prerequisites:

**Students must confirm they are 15 to 18 years old at the beginning of the workshop in order to register.

If you have any questions, please contact: industryworkshops@vfs.com

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