Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts) is one of the world's most well established and highly respected visual, media and performing arts schools. Our mission is to unlock the creative and career potential within each student, in the areas of animation, game art, visual effects, photography, web development, acting, broadcasting & online media. With the help of our specialized instruction, small class sizes, industry-experienced faculty and connections to the booming industry in Vancouver, VanArts graduates have gone on to work for major studios, see their names in the credits of major feature films, and start their own companies.