Vancouver Film School

#1408

I would have done the same thing but sali may wouldnt do anything with the loan till I showed that I got accepted and had a start date.

#1409

Good to know. Very nice reel!

@roderickweise - when I applied for the fake loan I had been accepted, but I had deleyed paying VFS until I had made sure I had the loan. They wont process the loan unless you’ve already paid in to the school to reserve your seat, but they should give you a “yes” or “no”. At least that’s how it worked out for me.

#1410

Ok I got ya well I am happy the loan didnt work out at the time. I am going to attend Think Tank Training centre I got approved for the loan and everything.

#1411

So is VFS a school you go to after high school or more of a secondary school?

#1412

Eric it depends whether you want to have a college education or not. If you don’t then by all means go there after high school. Bare in mind though if you prove to be not that talented which unfortunately does happen sometimes, you are stuck with 50k + in debt and nothing to show for it!
My advice is to go to college and get a degree in something that’s going to help you in the field, be in computer science or fine art. And if you do go with fine art spend the time actually becoming a good artist and not passing bs classes.

Bare in mind I went to VFS right after high school myself so I’m not bias either way, just my opinion after being in this industry for quite a few years.

#1413

so what’s the average age of students there? i’m nearing 30 and i’m considering a change of careers. i’ve always been interested in computer animation, but i don’t want to seem like the grand pappy there.

#1414

I’d say average age is round 25

#1415

25 is about right for the average age. I’m about to graduate (3D82) and I am turning 30 in January. I have 4 or 5 classmates around my age or older.

#1416

Is there anyone around that has/is going to VFS from the U.S. that is relying on some kind of aid to fully pay their way? I basically just want to know if it’s possible. I have no savings, and my parents are flat broke, but my grandparents have just about as close to perfect credit as you can get and are willing to co-sign for anything I need.

So simply put, with a good co-signer, is it possible for a US citz to have their full cost of going to VFS covered by some kind of aid/loan(paid AFTER school).

Tried to keep is short and to the point, any help is immensely appreciated.

#1417

I would say yes and no. When I applied for a loan for vfs I could only get 40k with a co signer and it would cost me about 75k.

#1418

What is VFS’s main 3d software?

#1419

About the software the use, it depends on the program. For game design and game-related modeling classes Max would be the primary. I took Digital Design from VFS and we had Cinema4D as our main 3d app. I’m guessing Maya and XSI would be more for the film-related courses.

#1420

The main 3d software we use is Maya. We also use Zbrush and there is XSI installed on the computers, but I haven’t heard any mention of anyone using it.

#1421

thank you both much

#1422

Looks like I might be joining you guys this October, apparently there was a last minuet opening. Still waiting to see if I can get my loan but pretty sure I can.

Anyone around that is starting in October? I’d like to meet some of you.

E-mail mrconterno@hotmail.com
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#1423

I got in to attend August 2011 after I graduate, I’ll be able to meet you in your 5th/6th term.

#1424

Can meet up and give you some pointers :stuck_out_tongue:

#1425

Hey guys, after reading almost all of this thread, I still have a couple of questions left.

So I know there are beginners that attend the program, but what about somewhat experience people in the industry? I say somewhat, because of those people who have worked on 3D jobs (whether it be freelance or entry level positions) looking to expand their skill set and pump out a better demo reel hoping to be hired by a bigger mainstream studio. Anyone know people in this situation attending the school that can expand on this?

Also, someone mentioned a couple pages before (so Im guessing it was quite recent) that vfs now provides students with Intious 4 tablets, is this true? I was planning on buying a new wacom but im hoping they do so i don’t need to spend money on a new one (currently using a bamboo fun, the smallest one btw :D)

Im glad to say that i will be attending in August 2011!
Anyone else have the same start date?

#1426

I just graduated from the program (3d82). There were a few people who had industry experience who were looking to do exactly as you say, expand their portfolio or create a better demo reel. I can tell you that those who go into it, believing they know it all and not learning from mentor/teachers will not benefit. There is one student in the class behind me who refuses to listen to constructive criticism.

To answer your second question, yes there are Intuous 4 tablets available to you now. You still have to share with other classes, but they are brand new and pretty large.

#1427

Ah good point. Then there should be no reason for them to attend the school in the first placee imo.
How do scholarships work? And how do you apply for one, it says nothing on their website but some people on this thread have gotten one. Any ideas?