Vancouver Film School

#41

I don’t really agree… They can claim so, but I don’t think it’s true. As long as you pay they are happy with you. I’ve seen a lot of people that they have no chance at all to make it in the industry, have no tallent whatsoever and VFS knows it, but it doesn’t matter since they pay.

They try push mostly creativity and basic technique for a 1 year. Afterwards, you fly on your own.

Yep… you do fly on your own afterwards… which is not what they actually claimed (at least not before I signed in)

The teachers have alot and great experience and in diverse areas of the field.

Not true… yes, there are a lot of talented experience teachers, eithout a doubnt, but there are also a lot of not so talented and without experience whatsoever teachers too. People that have not worked in the industry at all, which makes a difference when it comes to teaching things

In last, your education is your responsibility. Don’t think the teachers will do everything for you.
You have to challenge yourself and ask alot of questions to get most out of it.

Oh yeah… Again, this relates to all schools… you’ll get as much as you put in. The people that went to VFS and worked the hours that were supposed to be worked aren’t working in the industry right now. The ones that put 130%, didn’t sleep and worked like mad men/women are the ones that are working.

BTW I don’t have anything against VFS. But these are my feelings towards the school. I really liked my time there and I recommend it to people since it has been one of the best schools I have attended (around the world) but that doesn’t mean that there are things that don’t work and things that should change. Always remember it’s a private school and money is their first and foremost concern, not you or your education or if you’ll get a job afterwards… It’s always them first, you second.

G

#42

Hi snail…well i recently joined vanarts (game art n design) and find it pretty good in sense of their course and faculty experience. Also that classes are not that big here (1 on 10). But all i can say is creating an awesome demoreel JUST depends on u. Schools and teachers are there to answer you and teach you…but you r the 1 who has to completely dedicate and suck teachers brain :wise:

So wish u luck on choosing a school and that need same wishes from cg gurus so that after 1 year i come out with a eyecandy demoreel of mine. :slight_smile:

#43

An art or film school will rarely have concret stats on how many students find jobs. They’ll never garantee a job.

It really depends on “where you are in your personal development”.

I think it’s about, not getting lazy, and trying to work hard and to keep learning.
That’s what I thought VFS saled. It’s a service.

#44

Amen! I can vouch for that!

sleep. who needs it.

#45

Im confused my there setup is it a four year program then you get your degree in art ??

#46

Goosh: As long as you pay they are happy with you. I’ve seen a lot of people that they have no chance at all to make it in the industry, have no tallent whatsoever and VFS knows it, but it doesn’t matter since they pay.

So does that mean that after you pay they more or less dont care about you?

cheers

#47

im lookn for a place to stay close to VFS and maybe a room mate starting in feb. can anyone give me any tips or know anyone with a room free ?

#48

Wish I could join ya there, but ill have to wait a year (if i get accepted), so anywho, try the VFS site, it has a list of people who are looking for room mates, and also you can post your own lil’ ad.

Cheers

#49

Here’s a place to start http://www.amsrentsline.com/

It’s a good website, which should help you.

I am in the process of searching a place to lives.

#50

hey Zenmaster, when are you starting at VFS? By any chance, could i see your work? Im interested in knowing how good the portfolios of students are, before entering

Cheers

#51

if you have aim and would like to see the demo i sent them PM me with your aim name 3dsnail. they wanted to see some 3d and some 2d work. what they told me is this, if you’re very strong in one but not the other you can usually get in, if you’re strong to mid in both you can get in but if you dont have any of one you cant get in and if both suck you cant get in.

you can see some 3d in my signature as well, here is a self portrait i have drawn to give you an idea of the 2d things i have. http://www.purgatory.net/joe/sp4.jpg

#52

Like I said before they look for potential students at any level of development.
At VFS, there is student from all over the world. You wont be seeing only Canadians. Which I find interresting, since youll be exposure to a variety of cultures and art styles.
I remember from visiting to Sheridan collegue, the students didn<t have has much diversity.
They seem do have one influence.

I dont think seeing my portfolio will help.
If you are ready to work hard and know what you want then nothing will stop you.
You seem to be hesitant ?!

Though, I don<t mind showing you my portfolio
http://www.geocities.com/levallee/pages/portfolioworks.htm

i start at the end of october.

#53

How open exactly is the field? I’ve been looking into the computer graphics field a lot and was wondering what the job availability was like once you graduate? Is it more open in the game design field or the 3d animation? I’ve been looking at VFS and i saw both programs were offered. I was wondering which of the two programs would most likely land me a job, which one would pay more after, or if both are mixable. For example, could I take the 3d program and get a job as a 3d game designer just as easy as I would if i took the other program? Any light would be greatly appreciated!!

#54

Okay,
well I have been accepted to the Acting Essentials program at VFS and my father does not think it is a good idea at all. I have heard mixed things about VFS. Could someone please tell me what to expect, how the success rate is, and I would really love to come into contact with someone who has taken this program or will be taking it and is looking for a roommate!! Thanks in advance,
Ashley

#55

i am not sure how many acting majors you’re going to find here. but their cg program is outstanding

#56

Hello all, this is my first post here, and Im hoping you all could help me out with a few questions. Im seriously looking at applying to VFS, specifically the 3D animation course, Im not looking for a debate on how good the school is but some general questions about the school and schools like it in general.

I was wondering how much prior knowledge a person should have going into it. I really enjoy drawing, but don’t consider myself an excellent artist. I do alot of doodling coming up with creative and intresting ideas. I have extensive knowledge with photoshop with textures and creating original, mainly enviormental, images with that.

As far as 3D design goes, im very limited. Im basically just teaching my self stuff, I gone through a few tutorials, but haven’t found anything that realy allows me to advance my knowleadge. I do absolutly love it, it without a doubt what I want to do. I spent a year in computer science at a university, but know thats not what I want to do.

Im just really looking to gain an understanding of where a person should be heading into such a school. (obviously as knowledgable as possible) How much prior 3D experince do you NEED, and how artistic do you need to be. I have the desire, and I have the work ethic to go, but at what point should a person sit back and wait? When I go I want to be the best after wards, I don’t want to walk in and find Im over my head.

Thanks for any response.

#57

Do you feel ready or not ?

There’s nothing more to it.

Prepare yourself. Reasearch what you want and what you will be needing. WHat are your expectations !? Know what you want.

I meet a few students here at VFS that didn’t really know what they were getting into.

#58

Well I know this is what I want, no question about that. My concern is when students go in how much are they expected to know alreay? I use the maya PLE edition, and have a solid grasp of what is going on, but I can’t say am producing great objects.

#59

Letigre, You should look into their foundations program. It introduces you into a variety of different subjects, but mainly builds you from the ground up. I just visited VFS a couple of weeks ago and it seemed like a pretty nice place. I’m hearing a lot of different opinions, and I’m thinking of going to VFS in a couple of years. Is it a bad idea to go straight from high school to VFS? And can anyone reccomend other schools, preferably in Canada.

#60

i was there 2 years ago, and yes it was good fun, there happened to be some very good teachers when i attended but i heard that some of them have gone on to other stuff in the industry…but who knows…