At The Art Institute of Vancouver, we believe an education in the creative and applied arts should be hands on and practical, not to mention inspiring. It should prepare you for opportunities in the workplace as it gives your ideas and talent a place to take shape.
With our main location in Burnaby and two learning sites in downtown Vancouver at 1090 West Georgia Street and 609 Granville Street, we are here to make sure that your educational experience is the best it can be. Offering programs in culinary arts, fashion, media arts, and design, experienced faculty members will help you learn what it takes to launch your career.
We offer a creative, stimulating environment where you can learn what it takes to launch your career in fields such as animation, game development, visual effects, digital film, and recording arts. (That’s right, the career you've been thinking about for a long, long time.) You’ll learn with experienced faculty, who practices what they preach, in interesting careers inside and outside of our classrooms. You’ll be exposed to a curriculum that’s relevant, thanks to the input of major employers with whom we work. And you’ll get your hands on the technology that will help your good ideas see the light of day. Better yet, you’ll graduate with a portfolio so that you can show potential employers your best work. Your thinking. Your skills.
The Art Institute of Vancouver does not have a student residence.
You can contact the Student Affairs office for housing information in the Vancouver area.
International Students: At the beginning of each quarter, The Art Institute of Vancouver provides orientation events for all incoming students. In addition, international students may contact a Student Services Advisor directly for one-on-one consultation on issues of housing, health care, documentation, and other areas of concern.
To help make your time here as smooth as possible, The Art Institute of Vancouver offers various student services, including the Academic Resource Centre, e-mail and Internet access, and the Student Discount Program. The Alumni Services Coordinator assists students and graduates with their post-school needs. Whether it's providing tips on resume writing and cover letters, or on how to get your demo reel noticed, they have an abundance of resources available. In addition, the Alumni Services Coordinator can assist with your scholarship search, keep you informed about upcoming school events, and is responsible for organizing graduation ceremonies. The Art Institute of Vancouver alumni are regularly featured in the school’s print and online newsletter. Likewise, from planning to production, the Digital Film program offers opportunities for students to be involved at every level of the Internet broadcasting experience. Using the latest technology, the school streams live and recorded programming through the school's web site with students fulfilling a variety of volunteer crewing positions. Using TV-style broadcasting techniques, students test their skills on projects ranging from documentaries and prime-time style shows to special event coverage and news broadcasting.
The Art Institute of Vancouver students are an active group with a wide range of interests. To break up the routine, the school hosts some fun, extracurricular activities. Each quarter, student organized events like DJ nights and live bands take place on campus. We also promote contests, parties, and presentations that mark festivals and holidays.
The Art Institute of Vancouver is registered under the Private Post-Secondary Commission in the Province of British Columbia and with the Ministry of Education, Student Services of British Columbia. Recently, the college signed Articulation Agreements with the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). Full details about these agreements are available by contacting the Assistant Director of Admissions.
Once a quarter, The Art Institute of Vancouver holds evening Information Sessions on at its various locations, but Assistant Directors of Admission are available for personal or group tours Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.