VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts)
ACR #2 in Canada and #4 worldwide for professional animation training
Founded in 1995 by an Oscar-winning animator, VanArts offers intensive one-year diploma programs in 2D/3D Character Animation, Game Art, and VFX. ACR #2 in Canada, #4 worldwide for professional training 2025.
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