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

I was accepted into Emily Carr starting in Fall 2014 semester. Prior to this, I've watched the…read moreEmily Carr introduction video on YouTube probably hundreds of times before even setting my foot on campus. I was so excited at the rigor of this school and the amazing faculty and students that make up this wonderful community, and I definitely wasn't wrong. I'm originally from the states, (Colorado) but my parents and I packed our bags into our little civic and headed towards British Columbia, Canada! It was a long trip but definitely worth the drive after seeing such a BEAUTIFUL campus right by the harbor, right in the center of Granville Island. I did attend a few classes but personal issues of mine had finally come to the surface and I wasn't able to complete my studies there. However, even from a short time being there and being a student at such a badass university like Emily Carr, I was definitely a bit taken back with awe and excitement of all of the amazing works of art, ideas, and innovations that come out of that school. It is a bit competitive to get into, you have to go through a lot of tedious application steps including the biggest one being your portfolio and your statement of intent, but once you get accepted, you'll want to go there and stay there forever. The place is absolutely amazing, what a great setting and a great school that offers world-class education for all of its students. If you're into art and design and looking for a moderately priced school in Canada and comparing that to OCAD, I would definitely choose Emily Carr. And if you've been accepted, get ready to work hard... VERY HARD because obviously they're reputable for a reason, and you have to match that and prove something of yourself. Good luck to all!

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.

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 (:

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 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

Imagine a place where the forest is the classroom, where kids explore, play, and learn through…read morehands-on experiences in nature. That's what Sunhouse Outdoor Academy offers. My daughter comes home every day full of stories, with muddy boots and a huge smile. She's engaged, confident, and genuinely excited to learn. The educators are thoughtful, warm, and incredibly skilled at creating a space where kids feel safe to be themselves and curious about the world around them. It's been amazing to watch her grow emotionally and socially in such a nurturing, natural environment. Sunhouse has been a gift to our family.

From the owner: Intentional morning program for learners aged 3 to 5. We offer low-ratio groups, research-based…read morecurriculum, and exciting monthly themes that provide high quality enrichment and effortless fun. Our outdoor classes facilitate unique adventures that foster socialization, problem-solving, and confidence-building, providing lifelong memories of laughter and learning.