The Art Institute of Vancouver
Turn your passion into a creative career.
The Art Institute of Vancouver is one of The Art Institutes, America's Leader in Creative Education. Here you can get the creative degree to turn your passion and inspiration into a career. The Art Institutes system of schools offers master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees, as well as diplomas and certificate programs specializing in the creative arts. We also offer a variety of online and evening and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. Our students receive a practical, focused education that is designed to prepare them to begin their careers with the real-world skills employers need.
Our Faculty
Many of our faculty are experienced professionals who continue to work outside of the classroom, sharing their work knowledge with their classes and giving them the inside track on current industry trends and techniques. Our faculty also know first-hand what today's employers need, giving their students the practical, hands-on education they need to help them succeed academically.
Career Services
Career services are offered to all students. From part-time and freelance job search assistance to professional development and interviewing skills, our Career Services staff can help you build your creative future.
Ideal School Location
Sandy beaches, lush rainforests and rugged mountains: Few destinations on the planet are as beautiful and dynamic as Vancouver. With a population of more than two million, Vancouver is a vibrant cosmopolitan center. Downtown, there are a variety of world-class restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Residents also enjoy more than 60 art venues including theaters, movie houses, and art galleries. A unique blend of West Coast casual living and Canadian sensibility makes for a comfortable sense of community.
The Art Institute of Vancouver has its main location at 3264 Beta Avenue in Burnaby and two centers of learning in Vancouver at 700-1090 West Georgia Street (Downtown) and 300-609 Granville Street (Dubrulle Culinary Arts). Each location is PCTIA registered and accredited.
Design Programs
Good design is everywhere. The luxe hotel lobby. The coffee shop logo enticing you to come inside. If you see yourself making your mark in design, we see you here. Check out our design programs in:
- Advanced Graphic Design (D)
- Home Furnishings Merchandising (D)
- Interior Design (D)
- Interior Design & Foundation for Design (D)
- Graphic Design (D/BAD)
- Graphic Design & Foundation for Design (D)
Event Planning Programs
Vancouver and British Columbia continues to be a very attractive destination for corporate meetings and international conventions. As a result of Vancouver & Whistler winning the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games bid, and the current construction & expansion of the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Center, there is an extremely bright future ahead for the professional Special Events industry! Choose one of these Event Planning Programs:
- Event Management (D)
Fashion Programs
Designing a fall line. Bringing those fashions to consumers. That's where you see yourself. But how do you go from fashionista to working in the world of fashion? We can show you how. Check out our fashion programs in:
- Fashion Marketing & Management (D)
- Fashion Design & Merchandising (D)
- Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design (D)
Media Arts Programs
3-D characters. Websites. Digital videos. Mobile phone apps. Sound exciting? We think so, too. Check out our media arts programs in:
- 3D Modeling for Animation & Games (D)
- Animation Art & Design (D)
- Digital Film & Video (D)
- Electronic Music (C)
- Game Art & Design (D)
- Independent Recording Arts (C)
- Professional Audio Visual (D)
- Professional Recording Arts (D)
- Professional Recording Arts (LIPA) (D)
- VFX for Film & Television (D)
- Visual & Game Programming (D)
- Web Design & Interactive Media (D)
- Web Design & Interactive Media & Foundation for Design (D)
Culinary Programs
Here you can learn the fundamental cooking and management skills essential for a career in the culinary arts, and you'll be introduced to over 25 world cuisines to help you become a more versatile and creative culinary professional. We offer a range of culinary programs to fit your creative passion, including:
- Baking & Pastry Arts (D)
- Baking & Pastry Arts Level 1 (C)
- Baking & Pastry Arts Level 2 (C)
- Culinary Arts (D)*
- Culinary Arts Level 1 (C)
- Culinary Arts Level 2 (C)*
- Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership (AD)*
- Entrepreneurship & Restaurant Management (D)
- Food & Beverage Management (D)
- Hospitality & Restaurant Business Management (D)*
* Entry into this program may be limited by drinking age requirements. Please contact school for more information.
Programs, credential levels, and scheduling options vary by school.
Financial Aid
You have lots of questions about financing your education. Our Student Financial Services staff will help you:
- Apply for grants, loans, and work study, available to those who qualify
- Complete your financial forms
- Prepare a financial plan to help you responsibly manage your school
- expenses
Other Locations
Looking to attend campus a little closer to home? With over 45 locations across North America (plus The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh), The Art Institutes has a school in just the right place for you.
The Art Institute of Atlanta®
The Art Institute of Atlanta® — Decatur
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Art Institute of AustinSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Hollywood
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Inland Empire
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Los Angeles
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Orange County
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Sacramento
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — San Diego
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — San Francisco
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Sunnyvale
The Art Institute of CharlestonSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Art Institute of Charlotte®
The Art Institute of Colorado®
The Art Institute of Dallas®
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale®
The Art Institute of Fort WorthSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Dallas
The Art Institute of Houston®
The Art Institute of Houston — North®
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
The Art Institute of IndianapolisSM
The Art Institute of Indianapolis is regulated by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington St., Rm E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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The Art Institute of Jacksonville SM
A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
The Art Institute of Las Vegas®
The Art Institute of MichiganSM
The Art Institute of New York City®
The Art Institute of OhioSM — Cincinnati
The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati, 8845 Governors Hill Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249-3317, OH Reg # 04-01-1698B
The Art Institute of Philadelphia®
The Art Institute of Phoenix®
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh®
The Art Institute of Portland®
The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham®
The Art Institute of Salt Lake CitySM
The Art Institute of San AntonioSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
The Art Institute of Seattle®
The Art Institute of TampaSM
A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
The Art Institute of TennesseeSM — Nashville
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Art Institute of TucsonSM
The Art Institute of VancouverSM
The Art Institute of Virginia BeachSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Art Institute of WashingtonSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Certified by SCHEV to operate in Virginia
The Art Institute of WashingtonSM — Northern Virginia
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Certified by SCHEV to operate in Virginia
The Art Institute of WisconsinSM
The Art Institute of York — PennsylvaniaSM
The Art Institutes International — Kansas CitySM
The Art Institutes International MinnesotaSM
The Illinois Institute of Art® — Chicago
The Illinois Institute of Art® — Schaumburg
Miami International University of Art & DesignSM
The New England Institute of Art®
More Locations
- The Art Institute of Atlanta
- The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur
- The Art Institute of Austin
- The Art Institute of California - Hollywood
- The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
- The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
- The Art Institute of California - Orange County
- The Art Institute of California - Sacramento
- The Art Institute of California - San Diego
- The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
- The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale
- The Art Institute of Charleston
- The Art Institute of Charlotte
- The Art Institute of Colorado
- The Art Institute of Dallas
- The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
- The Art Institute of Fort Worth
- The Art Institute of Houston
- The Art Institute of Houston - North
- The Art Institute of Indianapolis
- The Art Institute of Jacksonville
- The Art Institute of Las Vegas
- The Art Institute of Michigan
- The Art Institute of New York City
- The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati
- The Art Institute of Philadelphia
- The Art Institute of Phoenix
- The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
- The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
- The Art Institute of Portland
- The Art Institute of Raleigh - Durham
- The Art Institute of Salt Lake City
- The Art Institute of San Antonio
- The Art Institute of Seattle
- The Art Institute of Tampa
- The Art Institute of Tennessee - Nashville
- The Art Institute of Tucson
- The Art Institute of Washington
- The Art Institute of Washington - Northern Virginia
- The Art Institute of Wisconsin
- The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania
- The Art Institutes International - Kansas City
- The Art Institutes International Minnesota
- The Art Institutes of Virginia Beach
- The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
- The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg
- The Miami International University of Art & Design
- The New England Institute of Art