Photographer John Isaac joins VanArts
September 30th, 2009The Digital Photography Department is proud to welcome world-renowned photojournalist John Isaac to its Advisory Board. John's 30 year career with the United Nations has taken him to over 100 countries. Our students were fortunate to spend several days with John in December 2008 photographing wildlife in the Squamish area, and since then John has been increadibly supportive of the Digital Photography program at VanArts. He has accepted our invitation to join our Advisory Board and we look forward to our continued relationship with this award-winning photographer and educator.
2010 Scholarship Competition
September 28th, 2009
VanArts is launching a call to SPRING INTO ACTION to find the best and brightest artists to consider for partial scholarships into our full-time programs starting March 2010.
DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 20, 2009!
Guidelines for the competition are:
-submit a full application with all required materials
-submissions/portfolios can be posted on a blog or website with link e-mailed (or zipped as an attachment) to admissions@vanarts.com
Deadline for submission is November 20, 2009
Candidates will be contacted by the Admissions Department following the deadline.
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VanArts on Twitter
August 24th, 2009
VanArts is now on Twitter so follow us to get the scoop on everything that's going on: course updates, grad news, guest speakers, workshops, events, classroom activity, and much more!
Follow us at twitter.com/vanarts
VanArts presents Photographer John Isaac
December 3rd, 2008World-renowned photojournalist John Isaac is speaking at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Wednesday December 17th, 7:00 PM
VanArts is proud to present an incredible opportunity to hear award-winning photojournalist John Isaac speaking on his distinguished career as a photographer for the United Nations. Isaac has photographed some of the world's most shameful tragedies from Afghanistan to Bosnia. After photographing the genocide in Rwanda, John found he was unable to continue working. His journey from despair to inspiration is evidenced in his moving photographs, which are the subject of this unique presentation.
Isaac's work with the UN, UNICEF and the Sierra Club has taken him to over 100 countries around the globe. Since retiring as Chief of the Photo Unit for the UN in 1998 he has continued his travels and produced several important books. The most recent, "The Vale of Kashmir", published in October of this year, takes an intimate look at the people and peaceful beauty of India's Kashmir region.
To learn more about John and the incredible work that he will be sharing with us on December 17th, check out the links below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edp3IZ-L1lA&feature=related
http://www.digitaljournalist.org/issue0504/isaac.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PwugcMrYvg
http://www.johnisaac.com
Photographer Steve Carty visits VanArts
June 18th, 2008Fashion photographer Steve Carty will be visiting VanArts to offer workshops to our Digital Photography students from June 23-27, 2008. Stylists from reSET Fashion and models from Liz Bell Models in Vancouver will participate in these hands-on demos and workshops.
Steven Carty’s images have been in numerous exhibitions including 3B Hip-Hop Immortals, the largest exhibition of hip-hop photography in the world [London/Berlin/Paris], Kuumba Sees – Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Naked in the House I, and Positives (solo show, Bravo! CityTv), and in the upcoming photography month, Contact, at the jerome jenner gallery in may 08.
He has been featured on numerous Television segments including: Behind the Lens, Behind the Camera, La Vie En Rose Swimsuit spot Photographed and Co-directed for Fashion Television, Naked in the House I, for FashionTV, Bravo! News, Much Music, On Demand, Much More Music’s, “Listed” and MTV Select.
His images have been featured in magazines such as 3B American Photo, Naked Eye, Sway, Intersection UK, Jane, InTouch Weekly, Girlfriend (US & New Zealand), Vogue Russia, YM, Maclean’s, the Source, Fashion18, Saturday Night, the National Post, the Globe and Mail, Pound, foto pozytyw (Poland) and many more.
Clients have included: Nike, CBC, Code Black Entertainment, Universal Music, Smirnoff, Adidas, Reebok, Sport Chek, Virgin Records, Lounge Clothing, Winners, Athletes World, Blast Radius, and too many more to list.
VanArts is proud to bring Steve Carty to interact with our students!
Photographer Greg Gorman visits VanArts
June 18th, 2008On July 7, 2008 our students in Digital Photography will receive an exclusive workshop with one of the top celebrity photographers in the world, Greg Gorman. The same evening, Mr. Gorman will offer a public lecture in Vancouver at the HR MacMillan Space Centre.
Following his time with our students, Mr. Gorman is offering a 5-day masterclass hosted by Vancouver Photo Workshops. Click here for more information.
For over three decades, Greg Gorman has continued to master the art of photography. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layouts and fine art work, Greg has developed and showcased a discriminating and unique style in his profession.
James Emler heads up Digital Photography
January 2nd, 2008VanArts is pleased to welcome James Emler as our new Department Head for our Digital Photography Program. We are looking forward to having James involved with leading our future students into their own career paths!
James Emler - Department Head, Digital Photography
With a career spanning some 30 years in photography, marketing and technology, James has a heartfelt interest in seeing other photographers succeed. He brings a wealth of innovation and vigorous energy to Vanarts. James is well known for his expertise and dedication as a teacher and mentor to other photographers. Over the years he has been a resource to many of his former students who have gone on to create successful photographic careers of their own.
An accomplished commercial photographer in his own right, James’ career has also extended into the corporate world. He has held positions as Industry Consultant, District Technical Manager and later, Canadian Marketing Manager for Cincom Systems. He was Head Instructor at one of the most respected photography schools in Western Canada, where he taught Basic and Intermediate Photography, Advanced Darkroom, Practical Studio Lighting, Large Format Photography, Professional Development, Product Photography, Advanced Studio Lighting, and Developing Photographic Style.
James now owns and operates his own portraiture business. With his partner Gaetanne, he also co-owns and operates Then Comes Marriage Wedding Photography, providing wedding photography services in the lower mainland.
VanArts Launches First Digital Photography Program in North America
January 3rd, 2007MEDIA RELEASE
VANCOUVER, BC (January 3, 2007) - As a part of its unique advantage to stay ahead of the competition, in September 2006 VanArts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts) started its first intake of students for its brand new Diploma Program in Digital Photography. This one year, full-time diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment as studio, commercial and product photographers. Several students already have paying clients utilizing their services after only 4 months of enrollment in the program!
This is the first program in North America to focus primarily on photography in digital format, since the vast majority of commercial photography has shifted to digital. At the same time, the program incorporates the fundamental elements of pre-digital photographic technique to ensure students develop the skills required to enter the commercial photography field. The program concludes with a 4-week practicum. The facilities at VanArts are state of the art, including a fully functional photography studio space and computer lab, each student with their own personal Mac workstation.
The program has been developed by professional local photographer Marc Koegel, director of Vancouver Photo Workshops, an organization that brings high profile photographers like Ralph Gibson and Mary Ellen Mark for speaking and instruction. Says Marc, “One of the things that attracted me to starting this diploma program with VanArts was the fact that they share the same vision for bringing master craft people in their respective fields to Vancouver.” Marc himself teaches many of the core classes, along with his team of industry professionals to provide hands-on training and career guidance.
To apply for the full year diploma program, students must be high school graduates or at least 19 years of age. The next start date is scheduled for February 26, 2007 and applications can still be submitted.
For more information about the program, including a short video preview, visit www.vanarts.com/prog_dp. For an opportunity to visit the school and meet students and instructors, please contact the Admissions Department at (604) 682-2787 or email admissions@vanarts.com.
Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, VanArts was founded in 1995 with Academy-Award winning animator/director Lee Mishkin as its program director. VanArts is fully accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia and offers diploma and certificate programs in 2D and 3D animation, game art and design, visual effects and digital photography. For more information visit www.vanarts.com.
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