VFS All Access Pass | Classical Animation

VFS All Access Pass is your exclusive backstage access to our #1-ranked Classical Animation program and an opportunity to experience your future in traditional 2D animation for the entertainment industry. You’ll experience demos in Toon Boom Harmony & classic cartoon drawing, join an alumni roundtable on career-building, & more.

EXPERIENCE ALL THAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS

Discover the program’s curriculum including character design, composition, drawing, storyboarding, & colour theory, and how you’ll create a powerful career portfolio. Find out how our students develop their skillsets and networks through our program to land high-profile industry gigs on Deadpool & Wolverine, Resident Evil 4, The Last of Us, and more.

EXPERIENCE A RIGGING DEMO IN TOON BOOM HARMONY

VFS Animation faculty will lead a demo on 2D animation rigging, showcasing industry-standard Toon Boom Harmony. A significant catalyst in the resurgence of classical animation, Harmony is the first choice by the largest animation and gaming studios around the world for producing the highest quality animated content for creative storytelling.

EXPERIENCE A CARTOON DRAWING DEMO

Join a hands-on demo in classic cartoon paper animation with Colin Giles, inspired by his industry experience in 2D animation for Cartoon Network commercials and on projects like Ren & Stimpy "Adult Party Cartoon" and Dan Vs. No experience needed!

ALUMNI ROUNDTABLE: MAKING A CAREER IN CLASSICAL ANIMATION

Colin will lead an industry roundtable on launching classical animation careers. He’ll be joined by recent VFS Animation alumni (stay tuned for this announcement!) who will share their student experience at VFS, their road to a successful industry animation career, and industry tips & insights. Q&A to follow.

EXPLORE A STUDENT ANIMATION SHOWCASE

Over six terms, VFS Classical Animation students create a powerful, multi-piece production portfolio – the ultimate industry calling card for landing their first gig. Discover the process behind creating this standout work and view actual portfolio work completed by recent students.

YOUR PERSONAL PORTFOLIO REVIEW

You’ll have the opportunity to review your animation portfolio with our faculty and Admissions team. Don’t be shy! The Animation team is looking forward to reviewing your work – anything from napkin doodles to sketches, models, videos and beyond – that illustrates your passion for the animation craft. This is your chance to see if you meet the prerequisites for our Classical Animation program.

MEET THE HEAD OF THE PROGRAM

Colin Giles will share why VFS is ranked the #1 Global Animation School (Animation Career Review) and how our accelerated, production-based & collaborative training models launch your career in just 1 short year. Colin’s credits include Sausage Party, Eight Crazy Nights, numerous Disney Interactive titles, and commercial content for Cartoon Network, Ford, the NBA and Starbucks.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT

Location: 151 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3

Cost: Free

*Light food & drink will be provided.

“I put in long hours of hard work every day and as a result, I was blown away by my rapid improvement as an animator and an artist.”

Mackenzi Ko

Classical Animation Alum

Associate Creative Director, Pahdo Labs

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