Admissions

The Vancouver Institute of Media Arts has a global reputation for delivering excellence, and helping its students embark on their chosen career in the visual, media and performing arts. You're invited to speak to our department heads and audit a class if you are in the Vancouver area. Our distinguished faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you take that first step with the admissions process, stepping beyond just the facts and forms and tailoring your education to fit your personal career goals.

If you have any questions, please give us a call (604-682-2787 x104 or 1-800-396-2787 x104) and one of our advisors will assist you with your application.

Admissions Staff 

 Janet Cacchioni, Director of Admissions

Janet has over 13 years of experience and expertise in the education industry, having served as a manager and external promotions specialist and maintaining positive, lasting relationships with industry, media, schools, students, parents and associations. She is committed to education and serving the next generation of artists. e-mail Janet

 Linh Stirling, Admissions Advisor

Linh Stirling is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and holds a BA in Economics.  She has a study background in HR and financial aid, and is a classically trained pianist, emerging photographer and artist.  Linh primarily advises prospective students for our Digital Photography and Acting for Film & TV programs. e-mail Linh

 Gautam Modkar, Regional Admissions Advisor for India

Gautam Modkar has a BA in Humanities from Delhi Univeristy as well as an MBA and is a graduate of the Visual Effects program at VanArts. He has worked as a media consultant and most recently as a digital compostior.  Gautam primarily advises students from India and other foreign countries for all of our programs.

Please feel free to Skype Gautam from Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00am to 11:00am (India Time), Skype ID: gautam_vanarts. e-mail Gautam

 Ken Priebe, Dir. of Communications & Student Services

Ken has a BFA from University of Michigan and is a professional animator, instructor and author (The Art of/Advanced Art of Stop-Motion Animation).  He has a strong passion for education in the arts and the animation community. e-mail Ken

To enroll in one of VanArts' full-time diploma programs, you must be a high school graduate or a minimum of 19 years of age. Click here for full list of requirements.