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Diploma in Sound Design For Visual Media Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School, Canada

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CAD 44000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A VFS Sound Design for Visual Media Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Sound Design for Visual Media
    • A personal demo reel and lifetime access to the online VFS sound effects library
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory + Job Board
    • Attain industry connections that will help guide your career

Term 01:-Discover the current industry practices in audio, and familiarize yourself with the main audio tool of the industry, Pro Tools.
Term 02:-Implement concepts, theory, and tools from the previous term in projects that involve editing background audio, Foley, dialogue, and sound effects.
Term 03:-Explore more complex techniques and concepts, and gain practical knowledge in game audio while working on a Game Design-created game.
Term 04:-Expand on your skill sets with practical knowledge while working on a film with students the Film program and a game from Game Design students.
Term 05:-Become more self-directed as you delve deeper into sound for film and game audio.
Term 06:-Present your final portfolio work to an industry panel for feedback and industry prep training to direct your path after graduation.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025, Jun 2025, Oct 2025

Closed

Feb 2024, Jun 2024, Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 68
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 46
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
  • A letter of intent
    • A maximum 500 word letter of intent on why you wish to take the Sound Design program. This should detail your passion for Sound, and why you feel you would be successful in the industry. Detail any previous experience in music or sound recording, sound mixing, etc. Outline why you feel you can be successful in sound design. If you have examples of audio work you have done, this should also be provided. You can send a weblink to a sound file or a compressed audio file (mp3 etc).
  • Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art & Design program

6 IELTS Score
68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

44000

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

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Creative Talent search International Scholarship


An exclusive tuition discount opportunity for international students

VFS has created a first-of-its-kind offer welcoming portfolio submissions from all international creative talent for a chance to receive up to 50% off the tuition cost for their VFS program of choice. VFS will review all portfolios and contact individuals with an offer, if eligible, within 72 hours.

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