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Become the artist you want to be
The Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) is a leading independent provider of creative arts education in the UK, offering a range of courses in art, design, fashion, film, music, theatre, and dance. Founded in 1985, CSVPA has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, industry-focused education that prepares students for successful careers in the creative industries.
CSVPA is located in the heart of Cambridge, a historic and culturally-rich city with a thriving arts scene. The school’s facilities include modern, purpose-built studios, workshops, and performance spaces, equipped with the latest technology and equipment to support creative learning and practice.
The goal is to provide the best environment to meet your full potential.
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Outstanding professional teachers
One-on-one support in class
Personalized portfolio assistance and advice
Studio access 7 days a week
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Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
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MENTORS
Learn from industry experts
Elizabeth Nantais
Music Direction/Conducting, Arizona State University, 2002; Piano Performance – Collaborative, New York University, 2009). Liz has lectured at universities, colleges, and workshops in Canada, the US, and the UK.
Dr. Marcos Stuardo
Marcos is a composer and cultural promoter. His music has been played by world-class soloists and ensembles. Marcos has a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music from Kings College London.
Holly Fulton
Holly studied at Edinburgh College of Art before going on to the prestigious Master’s at the Royal College of Art. She established her eponymous label in 2009, after gaining industry experience in London and Paris.
John Blackman
John has been a commercial illustrator/designer for over 20 years in the UK and abroad. JOHN HAS AN MA IN ILL Included on his client lists are Penguin Books (Penguin), Harper Collins (HarperCollins), BBC (Random House), Oxford University Press (OUP), Dutton (Ladybird), Scholastics (Scholastics), Usborne (Usborne), Procter & Gamble, and more.
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application process
How to apply to this college?
- Read course pages and select the course you’d like to study
- Fill out our application form
- Provide documents needed (check course pages for individual course requirements)
- Present a good portfolio of work
- Pass the English language requirement
- Confirm details
- Sign contract and payment
- Start learning!
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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English
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