The Arts Vancouver Summer Program offers a variety of packages with courses in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and the creative and performing arts. Browse the packages in the list below.
Each package is comprised of two courses of approximately 39 hours of instructional time per course. Students will earn a certificate and a grades letter* upon successful completion at the end of the program.
*Grades letters are not official UBC transcripts. VSP courses do not receive UBC credit, but credit may be granted by the students’ home institution at their discretion.
Theatre and Film | Creative and Performing Arts | July
ARTS A JULY: From Stage to Screen: How Vancouver ‘Plays’ to a Global Audience
Philosophy | Humanities | July
ARTS F JULY: Philosophy on the Bright and Dark Sides of Life
Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies | Humanities | July
ARTS G JULY: Global Migration, Local Communities: Encountering Asia in Vancouver
English Language and Literatures | Humanities | July
ARTS H JULY: English Across Media and Time
Course format and size
A typical course includes interactive lectures, discussions, and a mix of in-class and take-home assignments such as projects, quizzes, or exams. Some courses include on- or off-campus field trips that enhance classroom learning through community engagement or fieldwork.
Each package may set minimum and maximum enrolment limits for their courses, with most requiring at least 20 students. Register early to secure your preferred package.
