
“Studying at Vanarts has been one of the most important steps in my educational life. Thanks to the amazing instructors, I was able to learn many industry proven techniques which over the span of the course helped me make a strong portfolio demoreel. After the course, I was quickly hired at Zoic Studios (BC) as a 3D Generalist & Matte Painter.”
-Ashish Dani, Game Art & Design Graduate
"Studying at VanArts was a big push to my animation career. I didn't know anything about animation before I came to VanArts, just a the passion for doing something in the animation industry. I will never forget the knowledge given to me by my mentors who helped me all along the way. I had offers from various studios after graduating, finally landing a job in Technicolor Bangalore. Thanks to VanArts for guiding me to the right path!"
-Chirag Kapila, Animation Graduate
"Upon graduating from the VanArts 3D Character Animation program I have been extremely fortunate to work for some of the best studios in the industry, such as ILM, Framestore, Disney and Sony. I've worked as a senior and lead character animator on such films as Wreck-it Ralph, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tale of Despereaux, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Good Boy, Everyone's Hero, The Smurfs, and the recent Alice in Wonderland directed by Tim Burton. I am presently at Dreamworks Bangalore as an Animation Supervisor."
-Rahul Dabholkar, Animation Graduate
"After VanArts I was lucky to get a job at Veda Games and had a chance to work with team to develop a P.C. game based on the famous Indian epic "Mahabharata.” After that I joined a gaming Studio in Hyderabad - "FX LABS", as a fully fledged 3d animator on the game "Inferno." A year later I moved base to my home town, Bombay, where I started working with one of the country's top production houses "Prana Studios,” on the 3D animated features Kuchi Kuchi Hota Hai, Space Chimps (the sequel), and a direct to DVD release with Jim Henson & Weinstein Company ”Unstable Fables"
-Delna Kapadia, Animation Graduate
"I am passionate about animation so I came to VanArts with a specific goal: to become an animator and work in world-class companies. The instructors at VanArts helped me nurture my talent, come out of my shell, express myself and get the best ouf of me. After graduating I was immediately offered a job at Crest Animation Studios in India, where I worked on big projects like Casper, Monster Buster Club and Arthur. I then moved to London UK to work on Little Charley Bear for BBC. After 7 years in the industry I look back at my time at VanArts and thank them for the difference they made to my skills and my life."
-Abha Lakhotia, Animation Graduate
"The efforts put in by my instructors at VanArts to mold us into complete artists paid off. In everything I do here now at Dreamworks Animation, I am always reminded and guided by the knowledge they gave us. Being a big fan of Shrek and Madagascar, working at Dreamworks is a treat, and I am enjoying every minute of it."
-Rohan Oka, Game Art & Design Graduate
"Four months after graduation, I was hired by Ganz Studios in Toronto as a full-time 3D artist and now a permanent resident of Canada, currently working here as a texture artist for Ubisoft. I owe a lot for my success to the great teachers at VanArts and their curriculum."
-Sudarsan Varma, Game Art & Design Graduate www.sgvartist.com
"The teaching imparted at VanArts was something I had always wanted in India but could never get. All the education I had gathered at VanArts surely helped me to contribute to Rhythm & Hues in Hyderabad, and in my 1.5 years of working there, I worked on 5 Hollywood movies which includes Mummy 3, Night at the Museum 2, Land Of the Lost, Cirque Du Freak and Fast and Furious (2009). Currently I am working with Sapient (Sapient Nitro as an Art Director)."
-Aman Bhutani, Visual Effects Graduate
"Coming to Vancouver and studying at VanArts is the best thing that's happened to me! Without the skills and knowledge I acquired from the instructors and fellow students, I would have never landed my dream job of working as a visual effects artist. Anyone who is passionate about visual effects should consider joining VanArts because it is the best VFX school in BC. I am presently working for Digital Domain Vancouver."
-Sujil Sukumaran, Visual Effects Graduate

"Thank you Gautam, I was extremely satisfied with the help you provided us during my son's admission and preparation towards his Game Art and Design program at Vanarts. He is very happy there and I wish to thank you for all the assistance you provided over the year."
- Mrs. Amita Dani, India
"When I saw an Indian as student educational advisor, I was really very happy. I started thanking God for that, as I have an only son and he wanted to go far away for studies. The place is new, the people are new, and we don't know anybody there. Thanks Gautam for all your help."
-Vrinda.U, India
"Gautam, many many thanks for your detailed answers - -it’s a great feeling to get your e-mail. I felt like talking to you. Now all my worries are over. You appear to be a wonderful person and I wish to meet you."
-Mr.C.K.Kapila, India
"Thank you Gautam, I am very thankful to you for helping us and providing all the necessary information right from the Admissions page to Housing. My son is happy with his accommodation facility, the landlords are good and he feels at home. I talk to him almost on a daily basis using Skype. Many thanks!"
-Mr. Cdmistry Mistry, India
"Thanks Shalu, I attended your seminar in Mumbai, and appreciate the way you are guiding people in India. Having been in this industry for 8 years, I have seen many people making money from innocent people showing them a false future. VanArts is different, and I like the way you advised guests at the Info Session. Keep up the good work and I hope our industry finds more good people like you who help others in choosing their career path. I am totally impressed with the clarity you had while demonstrating VanArts without a single false statement or promise."
-Mr. Rajesh Kumar Pampana, Industry professional, India

Shalu Bhuchar - Onsite Admissions Advisor for India
Shalu Bhuchar is based in Mumbai, India and is ready to answer all of your questions and help you walk through the application, financial aid, and student visa process. To get started with your education at VanArts, please contact Shalu.
Cel: +91 9833458815 (11am - 7pm)
Email: shalu@vanarts.com
Skype shalu_vanarts


Gautam Modkar - Regional Admissions Manager for India & South Asia
Gautam Modkar is based in our Vancouver campus and is ready to help you with your enrollment at VanArts and move to Vancouver. Contact him with any questions about admissions, housing in Vancouver, work permit options and much more.
Phone: (+1) 604-682-2787 x112
Email: gautam@vanarts.com
gautam_vanarts (Tuesday to Saturday)
