Vancouver College of Art and Design:
For over 35 years, the Victoria College of Art and Design has taught artists and imaginative people to follow their creative passions. We are proud to be associated with this educational heritage and we are eager to bring its studio-based legacy into the digital age at our new campus in Vancouver. VCAD's Fine Arts diploma program is highly-regarded for providing a well-rounded arts education in an environment that emphasizes creativity and individuality.
Email: Contact
us here
Graphic Design diploma program:
In this program, you will focus on learning techniques used in both traditional and computer graphic design, including drawing, design and color theory, typography as well as the standard software used in the industry. You will learn to design for publications, packaging, advertising, corporate branding and websites. You will build a skill set that compliments your artistic talents so you can launch a successful career as a graphic designer. Career opportunities exist in a wide variety of IT and media career fields, including graphic design firms, marketing agencies and advertising companies. Newspapers, magazines, professional printers and web development companies all require graphic designers.
Web Design diploma program:
Would you like a career designing dynamic and interactive cool new web sites flash animation? In this program, you will learn the skills needed to turn your visions into stylish and functional websites, publications, packaging, advertising, corporate branding. In this Web Design program, you will focus on learning techniques used in the field, including design, color theory and typography as well industry-standard software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver. You will become technically proficient with Flash animation and Action Scripting. Learn about the technologies and languages required to produce modern web sites and functional applications. A broad range of career opportunities exist within the web design, web development and internet industry including (but not limited to) careers such as a web page designer, HTML and Java Scripter, web site architecture developer, and web applications programmer.
3D Animation, Modeling Art and Design diploma program:
Learn the tools and develop the skills to succeed in the Computer Generated animation industry, and the techniques used in 3D animation art and design. Focus on the game development process, including using storyboards, staging scenes and as well as designing game environments and levels. Learn to design 3D characters and animate them using industry-standard software. Career opportunities in CGI-based industries include computer animations studios, game development companies, post-production companies, special effects studios. Career positions include 3D modeler, character modeler, technical artist and junior production designer. Industrial design firms and software producers also require 3d graphics and animation skills.
Fashion
Design diploma program:
This program will nurture your creativity while providing hands-on training about the tools and equipment used in the industry. You will develop the skills to transform your creative ideas into beautiful garments and accessories so you can change the world through fashion. You will develop a solid foundation in the fundamentals of garment and apparel design, fashion merchandising, visual display techniques and fashion show. Career opportunities in the fashion industry include junior designers, pattern makers, stylists and wardrobe consultants. Fashion retailers may also require skilled professionals for positions such as marketing representatives, visual display coordinators and purchasers.
Marketing and Merchandising for Fashion diploma program:
Our Marketing and Merchandising for Fashion diploma program will introduce you to the fundamentals of the fashion industry, design and color theory, as well as standard software used in the industry. Explore the Canadian retailing industry and learn about marketing, event promotions, visual displays and merchandising. Career opportunities include marketing, merchandising, public relations and event and promotions planning, advertising, fashion writing, fashion retail, store managers, visual display coordinators and purchasers.
Interior Design diploma program:
Nurture your creativity through hands-on training, and develop the skills to transform your creative ideas into beautiful garments and accessories so you can change the world through fashion. Develop a solid foundation in the fundamentals of garment and apparel design, fashion merchandising, visual display techniques and fashion show. Career opportunities include interior designer, design consultant, project manager, planner, fashion retailer, fashion retail marketing representatives, visual display coordinators and purchasers.