VFS Summer Intensives: Intro to Animation, Film & Design JULY 13 - 17, 2026

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This five-day workshop will immerse aspiring creatives in an array of modern visual media technologies. You will learn how various media arts disciplines intersect to deliver unforgettable experiences and craft a project for your portfolio.

Led by VFS faculty, each class will feature hands-on, production-based work to give you a sense of what you can expect from a career in the media arts industry. This workshop is tailor-made for anyone who is passionate about pursuing a career in the entertainment arts.

You will:

• Develop a fundamental skillset in idea generation, character creation, storyboarding, digital filmmaking, 2D design, and sound design.
• Understand how various media arts disciplines intersect to deliver a powerful, cohesive experience.
• Create a stunning video project for your portfolio that combines an array of lighting, camera, editing, & sound design techniques.
• Supplement your training with access to industry-standard Adobe software including Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects.

Course Details:

Dates: July13 to July 17, 2026 (1 week)

Location: In-person, 151 W Cordova St

*Please note: You will be required on Day 1 at 8:30am to attend the welcome oritenation, after that your schedule will continue from 9am - 4pm (schedule provided a couple of weeks before start date)

What you'll need:

Headphones *Not Wireless

USB to take any projects home

Pen and a notebook to take notes

Prerequisites:

Students are not required to have any previous training or experience.

Applicants must be 16 years old at start of intensives

Language requirement: Intermediate-level English (minimum requirement of IELTS 6.0)