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Diploma in Writing for Film Television and Games Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School, Canada

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CAD 29000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A VFS Writing for Film, Television & Games Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Writing for Film, Television & Games
    • A diverse portfolio of your work, designed to open doors
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
    • Industry connections that will help guide your career

Term 01:-Develop fundamental skills in visual storytelling, structure, character, format, and genre.
Term 02:-Commit to story and character development for your first feature screenplay.
Term 03:-Workshop the first drafts of your feature and TV scripts.
Term 04:-Specialize in film, TV or games writing, and begin work on your final project.
Term 05:-Electives include writing for comics, video games, and writing for commercials.
Term 06:-Complete drafts of your final feature film script or TV pilot for your final project, and polish it through intense workshopping.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2024, Mar 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Apr 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
  • A synopsis of an original feature film, television, or video game project that you are passionate about making.
    • Write a one-page (maximum) synopsis. Provide the genre and use references to other movies, television shows or games to explain how you would write the project. Explain the concept, vision, or idea. In addition, provide a minimum of two and a maximum of four other creative writing samples in their original form (maximum 20 total pages). You’ll find information on how to send your work in the application form, or you can ask your Advisor.
  • Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art + Design program

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

29000

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Date:- 05.01.2024

Vancouver Film School regarding 2024 Future Scholarship

Vancouver Film School (VFS) is pleased to announce the Future Scholarship – a fund valued at over $150,000 – for students to train in film, animation, game, design, at a world-leading creative institution located in Vancouver, Canada.
Winners will enroll in their choice of program from VFS’s School of Animation, School of Film & Television, or School of Games & Creative Design (maximum of one scholarship per each ‘School’).

WHAT'S AVAILABLE
Three full-tuition scholarships:

One (1) full-tuition scholarship to any School of Animation program:

  • Animation Concept Art (12 months)
  • 3D Animation & Visual Effects (12 months)
  • Classical Animation (12 months)

One (1) full-tuition scholarship to any School of Film & Television program: •    Film Production (12 months)

  • Acting for Film & Television (12 months)
  • Writing for Film, Television & Games (12 months)
  • Makeup Design for Film & Television (12 months)
  • Sound Design for Visual Media (12 months)

One (1) full-tuition scholarship to any School of Games & Creative Design program:

  • Game Design (12 months)
  • Digital Design (12 months)
  • VR/AR Design & Development (8 months)
  • Programming for Games, Web & Mobile (12 months)

*Applicants worldwide are eligible to apply.
 
*The 2024 Future Scholarship must be applied towards program tuition at VFS and has no redeemable cash value.
 
*Scholarships are valid for all 2024 start dates at VFS and are subject to availability.
 
For more information see the link below:
The 2024 Future Scholarship | Vancouver Film School (vfs.edu)

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