Can i give it 0 stars? Do not waste your time here . They make you take useless courses due to…read moretheir lack of organization.

Emily Carr University of Art is famous among most Canadian citizens includes those who are not…read moreartists. She is the well known female painter who described the great nature of Canadian continent by unique way of painting. Besides, she was the one of animal lovers. She used to went around with a monkey and a dog.

There's been a lot said of this place. Some of it is exaggerated, some of it isn't. I recently…read moregraduated from their flagship program, Film Production. Was it worth 37 thousand dollars? Short answer, no. But, I'll provide more information. For starters, the program moves very fast. It's honestly too much to pack in one year and really benefits those with previous education and experience. In my class, the students who did well in cinematography literally all had either professional experience or degrees in film. It definitely surprised me that a lot of people from foreign countries who go to VFS already have careers and use this program to get started in North America. Beyond that, so much of your success in this program is based on how much you vibe with your class. There's new intakes every two months so it really is a dice roll. Your class only does 5-6 final projects and you and your classmates vote on which ones to do. From there, the students who get their pitch get to choose all the roles. There's literally no checks and balances from the teachers if you want a certain role and want to get your money's worth out of this THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLAR program. There's also very little to do in the final term. I just wanted some more lectures to potentially learn something after the finals had fizzled out. Some positives are that you get a lot of experience with professional equipment. You get to sub through every role in the first two terms. I did learn a lot, honestly. But like, I've already directed more outside of VFS than I did in that entire year (and it has cost me a lot less!). Due to the speed of the program, you'll "learn" one type of software for one assignment and then you're already onto a new one for the next assignment. I thought I'd be covered by purchasing the entire Adobe Suite. Nope! We used Premiere Pro for Term 1 but for Term 2 we switched to Avid and that's what we used for the remainder of the course. Why? I think it's as simple as VFS wanting to include both in their course sequence. On top of that, you're expected to use a strange software called Movie Magic for budgets and schedules, because it's "industry standard". And yep, Movie Magic certainly isn't free so of course I was restricted to using the computers at school. VFS is in Gastown and it's NOT a nice area of town. It's really quite appalling what you see around there and I did not personally want to stay at school long hours into the night. If you look at how much less tuition costs in University programs like UBC, CapU, Concordia etc. I just can't imagine that they wouldn't be more value for your money. Learning this stuff over years will also just give you so much more time to develop your own ideas and projects outside of the classroom. Overall, I just cannot recommend VFS. The backpack actually is pretty nice though.

I applied to the Game Design program at VFS one year ago with a scholarship and it has been one of…read morethe best decisions I've ever made. I met some incredible and talented people, improved my skills as an artist and grew as a person. What I value the most about VFS are the instructors and staff in there. They are kind, respectful and so incredibly talented. The instructors have a strong industry background and they use that knowledge to teach you what you need to know to make it in the industry. I was an international student, so getting a job after graduating was a big concern, but even after graduating I was still receiving support from my instructors and mentors. I am now working in one of the best studios in Vancouver and I know I wouldn't be here thanks to the all help I received from the people that I met at VFS (:

I love the instructors here and the art class is always very fun! Highly recommend to students who…read morewants to build a solid art foundation.

From the owner: The Academy of Modern Art (AOMA) is a Vancouver based art education institution dedicated to…read moretransitioning art and design students to their post-secondary school of choice

Blim is a small, bedazzled space, packed with a bunch of awesomeness, products from artists local…read moreand abroad. T-shirts, postcards, art, pins, stickers - you, too, can bedazzle yourself. They have a rear area that serves as a workshop and space for community events. They are able to screen-print tees on-site, so that's useful if they don't have a shirt in your size. They're also willing to ship internationally. Have questions? Their staff will chat with you about Blim's history and its offerings, so don't be shy. Pay them a visit - I was here just last month, and look forward to returning. Credit accepted.

A little store packed with a lot of stuff. They sell harajuku fashion imported from Japan, vintage…read moreJapanese ski suits, and lots of other creative pieces from clothing and accessories. Blim is also a silkscreening studio and they run workshops for artists in the community to learn about various techniques and crafts. Local artists also sell their clothing and accessories here, so Blim has a no photos policy. The people who work there are happy to explain this as well and are very enthusiastic about their space.

I went to a painting workshop @ 4cats in Kits. It was a Monet workshop so everyone paints the same…read moreMonet painting. I was worried about it being too structured and not enjoying it, but it was great! I had so much fun. They didn't direct you at all just a few basic tips, style techniques, advice on brushes etc. and then you could do the painting however you wanted. Even though my friend and I both painted the bridge our paintings were completely different while being the same- I loved that! The only negative was that the workshop was an hour and a half long. It felt too short. I think two hours would be better, because my friend and I both felt rushed at the end. An hour and a half might work well for kids workshops, but I think most adults tend to be more critical of their work and slower paced. (Also, to clarify, I didn't at all feel rushed by the staff. I felt rushed because I knew the time was running out. The staff were lovely and very accommodating!)

From the owner: Art classes for children 2-15 years. Adult painting classes.read more

I have been taking art classes at Canvas method since 2022. The most recent one was "Learn to…read morePaint like John Singer Sargent" taught by Steve Williams. Steve is very passionate about teaching art. He wants to make sure that each of his students gain valuable knowledge and skills before leaving the class.. I also highly recommend the watercolor classes taught by James Koll. He is an amazing artist. It's almost like magic watching each of his paintings unfold in front of us step by step.

Did an floral oil painting courese last weekend with Steve Williams and it was briliant...learned a…read morelot and got some wonderful tools to further my growth as a painter...Steve is a great teacher and I loved the venue! JJ

Great option for watching and/or producing programs. The James Cowan Theater seats 285 and has…read moregreat sight lines. The small Studio Theater is more intimate. This is an older building, but well-kept. The grounds are beautiful, as is the newer atrium annex.

À beautiful place to take any sort of art lessons!…read more The place has multiple theatres and studios asking with a ton of classes to choose from. All the work displayed on the walls are from students and is routinely changed so there is always something inspiring to look at! Really love this place I honestly thought that it was a much newer building than it actually is! Good design transcends time. The amount of talent that comes out of here is amazing