Langley Fine Arts School

Langley Fine Arts School (LFAS), located in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, is a unique public K–12 school dedicated to the integration of academic excellence with artistic expression. LFAS offers specialized programs in four major disciplines—Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts—with senior-level options in Writing and Photography.

At LFAS, students are encouraged to think critically, create fearlessly, and express themselves authentically. The school provides both strong academic programming and intensive artistic training, helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue careers in the arts and beyond. LFAS alumni have gone on to excel in fields such as film, music, design, and fine arts, many attending top-tier post-secondary institutions worldwide.

With a supportive and inspiring environment, Langley Fine Arts School fosters creativity, individuality, and lifelong passion for the arts—making it one of Canada’s most distinguished arts-focused schools.

BC Visual Arts Professional Schools

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) is British Columbia’s only public university devoted exclusively to art, media and design, founded in 1925 as the Vancouver School of Decorative and Applied Arts and today enrolling over 2,100 undergraduates and postgraduates in four faculties—Culture + Community; Design + Dynamic Media; Art; and Graduate Studies—on a purpose‑built False Creek Flats campus featuring studios, galleries, labs and a motion‑capture stage to support interdisciplinary, studio‑based learning and research.

ECU consistently ranks as Canada’s top art & design school and within the global top 50, merging critical theory, creative experimentation and industry practicum so that graduates leave with professional‑quality portfolios, demo reels and networks to launch careers in the creative economy.

Capilano University

Capilano University’s Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts unites four industry‑connected schools—Design; Motion Picture Arts; Performing Arts; and Animation & Visual Effects—into a hands‑on learning ecosystem. Students learn directly from award‑winning professionals in state‑of‑the‑art studios, complete industry practicums before graduation, and leave with portfolios, demo reels and real‑world network connections that launch careers in Vancouver’s creative hub and beyond.

LaSalle College

LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the international LaSalle network, approved by the Ministry of Advanced Education of British Columbia, offering career‑focused diplomas and bachelor’s degrees in Film Arts, Animation, Fashion, and Design . Its Film Arts program integrates theory with hands‑on production—students write, shoot and edit projects using industry‑standard equipment on campus and on location . LaSalle Vancouver emphasizes global perspectives, with exchange opportunities across its international campuses and pathways to professional accreditation .

Vancouver Film School

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Vancouver Film School (VFS) is Canada’s premier private entertainment‑arts institution offering one‑year, industry‑driven diploma programs in Film Production, Animation & Visual Effects, Acting for Film & TV, Writing for Film & TV and related disciplines. Founded in 1987, VFS operates six downtown campus buildings equipped with professional‑grade studios, sound stages, editing suites and virtual‑production labs. Recognized for alumni credits on major Hollywood and global productions, VFS maintains partnerships with industry leaders and offers pathways to advanced diplomas and degrees through affiliated universities.

InFocus Film School

InFocus Film School, with campuses in Vancouver and Toronto, is a private institution delivering one‑year diplomas in Film Production, Acting for Film, Screenwriting, and Editing . The curriculum is project‑based and taught by working professionals, culminating each year in a public screening festival . InFocus maintains industry partnerships that provide student mentorships, on‑set internships, and opportunities to work on commercial productions .

North Island College

North Island College (NIC) in British Columbia offers a two‑year Diploma in Digital Film and Video Production, along with certificates in Screenwriting and Cinematography . NIC’s program emphasizes location shoots around Vancouver Island, post‑production lab work, and festival‑submission support . Through small classes and community partnerships, students gain practical experience and transferable skills in all stages of film‑making .

Ontario Visual Art Schools

Sheridan College

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Ontario provides a four‑year Bachelor of Film and Television and advanced diplomas in Animation and Visual Effects . Known for its strong industry links, Sheridan’s graduates work at major studios worldwide in areas such as directing, cinematography, VFX and game cinematics . The college’s Brampton campus features dedicated sound stages, editing suites, motion‑capture studios and green‑screen facilities.

Toronto Film School

Toronto Film School is a private post‑secondary institution offering one‑year diploma programs in Film Production, Acting for Film & TV, Writing for Film & TV, Video Game Design, and Makeup Artistry . Its project‑based curriculum culminates in a graduate film festival and live performance showcases . TFS maintains industry‑standard studios in downtown Toronto and hosts visiting professionals for master classes and portfolio reviews .

Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) offers a four‑year Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries, and graduate diplomas in Media Production . Its School of Image Arts is renowned for documentary, experimental media and photojournalism, supported by on‑campus screening rooms and digital‑lab facilities . TMU fosters international exchange through partnerships in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and hosts the annual Hot Docs documentary festival .

Centennial College

Centennial College in Toronto provides a two‑year Diploma in Film Production and a Bachelor of Journalism – Media Production, integrating classroom theory with on‑campus studio and location shoots . Students work in the college’s digital media labs, newsrooms and screening theatres, producing content for broadcast and online platforms . Centennial’s Industry Advisory Committees ensure curriculum relevance and facilitate co‑op placements with media organizations.