The School of Performing Arts held a special lecture on the Vancouver Film School (VFS) study abroad program on November 6th. In an effort to actively broaden students' international perspectives and promote comprehensive personal development, the School of Performing Arts has established a close partnership with Vancouver Film School, jointly building an international bridge for film and television education.

Kat Montagu, Head of Department for Film, Television, and Game Writing at VFS, as well as Co-Head of the Film Production Program, served as the keynote speaker for this lecture. Her professional preparatory courses have helped countless VFS graduates prepare for work in film, TV, and video game studios.

During the lecture, Director Kat Montagu provided students with detailed insights into the filmmaking process and gave an in-depth introduction to the distinctive courses and programs offered by VFS, which focus on practical operation and project-driven learning aimed at rapidly enhancing students' professional skills and creative thinking to meet the demands of the fast-evolving film and television industry. In addition, teachers and students watched several award-winning short films created by VFS students and alumni together, gaining a deep appreciation for the boundless charm and innovative spirit of film and television art.

Julia Zhong, VFS's International Recruitment Manager and Strategic Partner for China, elaborated on VFS's educational resources and academic strengths during the meeting.

As a globally renowned institution for film and television arts education, Vancouver Film School focuses on cutting-edge fields such as film and television special effects, animation design, 3D modeling, acting, and scriptwriting. With its "learning for practical application" teaching philosophy, VFS has supplied numerous outstanding talents to the global film and television industry.

During the interactive Q&A session, representatives from VFS patiently answered students' questions regarding curriculum structure, filmmaking processes, career prospects, etc., helping them further clarify their personal career planning and study abroad paths. This lecture not only deepened students' understanding of the current status and future trends of the film and television arts industry but also ignited their passion and anticipation for future studies and careers.

The School of Performing Arts is committed to providing students with diversified educational resources and high-level learning platforms. In the future, it will continue to deepen cooperation with top international film and television education institutions, constantly explore and implement more diversified teaching models, and create broader learning and practice spaces for students, assisting them in forging ahead on the path of film and television arts and achieving their dreams.