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Suite 104 - 2456 Rosewall Crescent
Courtenay, BC
Canada V9N 8R9


PHONE - (250) 871-8103

EMAIL
admin@lostboys-learning.com

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ADMISSIONS

Here's what you need to do:

1. For full instructions and policies, download and read the Application Kit (International or Canadian version).

2. Click here for the Online Application Form, or download and send the PDF Application Form.

3. Send the following items: $40 non-refundable application fee, Proof of age (19 or over) OR proof of high school graduation, a recommendation letter, your Personal Statement, and of course, your Portfolio. Full instructions are in the Application Kit.



Your portfolio should be 6 – 10 pieces of your work in any medium, and can include drawings (including life drawing), comic or graphic design, photography, painting, sculpture, graphic or website design and any 2D or 3D computer imagery. Please do not submit your originals; photocopies or prints are preferred and will not be returned. Digital media should be supplied on CD or DVD. Email of images and documents (not large movies please) or a link to your website or an online portfolio is acceptable.

Your personal statement should describe your interests, influences, career goals, why you would like to learn with us and anything else about yourself that you would like us to know.

Applicants will be considered based on a combination of motivation, artistic potential, professional attitude, previous education or work experience, technical competence and solid financial plan, in conjunction with the order in which your application was received.

If you have any questions regarding the application process please email admin@lostboys-learning.com.


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TUITION

Our full-time program consists of a total of 46 weeks of training. We are an Accredited Institution #3430 with the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia (PCTIA). Our students are covered with PCTIA's Student Completion Fund Tuition Insurance. Upon graduation students receive a Lost Boys Learning Diploma in Visual Effects and job placement assistance.

Full-time 2009-2010 program: $22,500 Cdn Funds

Tuition includes: Individually-assigned computer workstation including dual LCD monitors, DVD R/W drive, optional tablet; access to high definition digital video and still cameras and related onset VFX equipment; student activity fees including field trips & student social events during class hours; assistance finding accomodation; job placement assistance; lab maintenance; graduation dinner & diploma; PCTIA training completion fund insurance and other related services.

Students should supply: personal headphones, personal computer for home (optional), DVD stock for backups and spending money for activities outside of school hours such as movies or dinners (optional).

Upon Acceptance, the student will be required to sign and return the Enrolment Contract along with a seat reservation deposit ($2,500.00 Cdn.). The remainder of the tuition will be due 20 days prior to the start of classes.

* Tuition is subject to change. However, tuition on the enrollment agreement signed by the Student and the School is binding.
* Disclaimer: Lost Boys Learning is designed for serious, motivated artists seeking a career in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. We are not appropriate for hobbyists.


PAYMENT METHODS

For tuition, we accept Visa, Mastercard, cheques, money orders, bank drafts and wire transfers. In the case of a Student Loan, payments will be accepted directly from the Lender.

For application fee and deposit, we also accept Paypal, payable to admin@lostboys-learning.com.

To pay by Visa, Mastercard or Bank Transfer, please contact admin@lostboys-learning.com for instructions.

Please enquire about Tuition Payment Plan options.





STUDENT FINANCING

STUDENT GOVERNMENT LOANS

As we are now Accredited, students may be eligible for Financial Assistance from the provincial or federal government student loans program. More information can be found at the Student Aid BC website.

STUDENT BANK LOANS

Many Canadian chartered banks offer Student Lines of Credit and financing options.

Some examples can be found at: *This information is not an endorsement of any kind; it is provided here as a sample to the student.

Lost Boys Learning does not participate in or offer any scholarship programs or incentives at this time.


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NEXT START DATES:
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Dec. 14, 2009 - We attended the Visual Effects Society 2009 Celebration of VFX in Vancouver. Here's the review... (more)


Nov. 6, 2009 - VFX Community, Vancouver's Visual Effects Forum for Photo-Realistic 3D and Compositing (created and managed by Mark Benard) is proud to Sponsor the Visual Effects Society (VES) Celebration event in Vancouver, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Click Here for More Info.


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July 6, 2009 - Congratulations to the VFX Diploma Grad Class of 2009! Go to News for pictures and more. (more)



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