“Even though I’m using a computer now, everything I know about animation I learned from the 2D program at VanArts and the fantastic instructors there.”
-Alan Rogers, Animator, Space Chimps, Ice Age: The Meltdown
"I found that VanArts was a great asset in my continuing education in the arts. The small class allowed the teachers to give me one on one attention when I needed it. Their passion for the animation field shined through in their teachings. VanArts started me on the road to a field that I love. I can't imagine doing anything else with my life and VanArts was there to prepare me!"
J. Meeka Stuart - Animation Director, Pip Animation Studios, Ottawa
"I was attracted to VanArts because their program specializes in animation. Studying the 2D Animation Diploma Program, I hoped to learn the industry-based skills and principles of character animation through the personal instruction that VanArts offers in the relaxed atmosphere of Vancouver. The progress I have made because of the quality of the teaching exceeded the expectations I had when I joined the school."
-Mike Cusack, Animator, Motion Picture Company, UK
"After graduating from VanArts, I worked in an animation company in Mexico City, as a 3D animator on TV commercials. A guy who worked at PDI (Antz, Shrek and Madagascar) owns the company, and before too long I was hired to work in a CG feature film."
-Rolando Bonilla, Animator, Mexico
"I love the fact that you can work at anything you put your mind to and the training that I received from Vanarts really helped me achieve the goals that I've set out for! Since graduating from VanArts I've had opportunities in many facets of the animation industry. I started as a character and environment modeler at Mainframe Entertainment. After some time in modeling I decided to try a different focus within lighting and compositing at (CIS) Rainmaker. In time, I found my interest for the storytelling, animation and camera leading me into the position I now have been in for just over two years. As a layout artist my training and experiences include a broad range of film techniques, including storyboarding, composition, cameras, animation, lighting, modeling and so much more. I am currently working as a layout artist at Weta Digital."
-Scott Eade, Artist, WETA Digital, New Zealand
"VanArts provided me with the tools and instruction as well as the structure to fullfill my visions. As a graduate I have worked as a 2D animator in television and a 3D animator in feature films."
Mark Pullyblank - Animator, WETA Digital, New Zealand