Nearly 10,000 jobs in the arts and entertainment industry are projected to be added through 2013 throughout British Columbia. A majority of these jobs will be found in the Lower Mainland area, specifically in Vancouver, as it is the largest city in the province.
Art Schools, Programs & Courses
in Vancouver
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
The Art Institute of Vancouver - | (866) 717-8080 Animation (C), Design, Fashion Design (C), Fashion Merchandising (C), Game Design (C), Graphic Design (C), Interior Design (C), Multimedia (C), Web Site Design (C)
Vancouver Institute of Media Arts - | (800) 396-2787 3D Design, Animation (C,A), Art Education, Art History, Cartooning, Computer Art/Design (A), Drawing, Game Design (C,A), Layout and Production, Media Arts, Sculpture, Visual Communication
Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design - | (604) 844-3800 3D Design (C), Animation, Art-General, Communication Design, Design (C,B), Fine Arts (B), Industrial Design, Media Arts (B), Photography
The diversity that comprises the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver has helped influenced the city's vibrant art scene. Full of galleries of local and international artwork, one could spend days trying to take in everything the city has to offer. One such gallery is the Presentation House Gallery of contemporary photography that hosts several acclaimed national and international shows. Vancouver's North Shore and South Granville areas are home to most local artists and thus, they are also home to most of the galleries. In fact, South Granville is often referred to as Gallery Row.
Other Resources for Art Education and Careers in Vancouver
For students interested in an art education, Vancouver has plenty of options. At the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design students can study a variety of fine and media arts as well as design. The Art Institute of Vancouver offers programs in animation, graphic design, and game design, while at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts programs include 3D design, drawing, and illustration.
