VFS' Creative Coding: Python for Artists (online) Oct 3 - Dec 5

In 1987, Vancouver Film School introduced the world’s first true immersion film program. Today, VFS is Canada’s premier post-secondary entertainment arts institution, offering an immersive curriculum in film, animation, video game production, VR/AR development, motion and interactive design, programming, art/production foundation, and other related programs. VFS is known for providing high-quality education in accelerated timeframes. VFS alumni are consistently credited on the most successful products in the entertainment economies.

Vancouver Film School

In just 10 weeks, get experienced in Python through creative, visual projects that build real-world automation tools and applications.

VFS Short-Track

Welcome to our Short-Track, online and on-campus learning platform. Featuring short-track workshops, certificate courses, and seasonal programs, our offerings span Film, 3D & VFX, Classical Animation, Game Design and  Creative Tech.

Summary:Creative Coding introduces Python through a project-based approach designed specifically for artists, designers, and visual learners. Rather than focusing on abstract computer science concepts, students learn programming by solving practical problems, automating creative workflows, building simple applications, manipulating images, and exploring modern AI-assisted development techniques.By the end of the course, students will have developed the confidence to continue learning independently while understanding how programming can become a valuable tool throughout their creative careers.This course is part of VFS' Creative Eco SeriesSchedule: Saturdays, Oct 3 - Dec 5th, 10am - 12pm <a href="https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/" title="https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pacific Daylight Time</a> (online)<ul><li>Oct 3 (First Class)</li><li>Oct 10</li><li>Oct 17</li><li>Oct 24</li><li>Oct 31</li><li>Nov 7</li><li>Nov 14</li><li>Nov 21</li><li>Nov 28</li><li>Dec 5 (Final Class)</li></ul>Cost: $750Learning Outcomes – Participants Will:<ul><li>Understand the core fundamentals of Python programming and computational thinking.</li><li>Build practical programs using variables, loops, functions, classes, and object-oriented principles.</li><li>Automate repetitive creative workflows using Python.</li><li>Develop simple desktop applications using Python UI frameworks.</li><li>Manipulate images and files through scripting and external Python libraries.</li><li>Learn how Python is used in professional creative industries, including digital content creation pipelines.</li><li>Develop effective strategies for using modern AI tools to accelerate learning while maintaining strong problem-solving skills.</li></ul>Instructor: <a href="https://www.artstation.com/magalhaes" title="https://www.artstation.com/magalhaes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Filipe Strazzeri</a>Prerequisites:Students are not required to have any previous training or experience.

VFS' Creative Coding: Python for Artists (online) Oct 3 - Dec 5

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