Located in Vancouver,BC(Canada) this school is becoming more and more known world wide.And rightly so-it somehow manages to pump out with incredible speed highly creative and capable of work people. Each program at the school is 12 months long with minimal breaks(4 days between terms). Think it's easy?You are very very wrong. The school definitely puts you through the grinder and there are,of course,every term a few "fallen soldiers" who suddenly realize that the tempo of the entertainment industry is not for them. Having personally gone through two different programs at this school,I am very happy that I have done so.
The Sound Design for Visual Media Program is amazing. The teachers are great,the equipment is breathtaking(yes,I am that nerdy),the curriculum is relevant. Both game and film audio are taught. There are four mix labs available and a mix theater,several ADR and foley stages. Basically this program will take you as far as you are willing to go-they will give you the tools and knowledge necessary,now all you need to do is sweat your rear off.At the end of the year you graduate with a diploma and a fairly big sound library. Check them out at www.vfs.com
P.S.When the advisors through at you something about how beautiful Vancouver is,please be advised that while it is a beautiful city,one can truly appreciate this beauty only 4 months out of the year,as the rest of the time it is wet and grey.
