Who We Are
With 10+ years of experience, Canada Star Art Academy is committed to cultivating artistic excellence in young artists and designers. Staffed with top art and design instructors in the Greater Vancouver Area, it is able to offer all AP art and design courses, build portfolios, and prepare ambitious secondary school students for top art schools. We pride ourselves in maintaining a 100% application success rate for the top art and design colleges in the world, including London College of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Emily Carr University, and many more.
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Art and design instructors
Secondary school students
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College Prep
Our experienced staff understands art school admission requirements and tailors lessons to help students discover their interests and study fields. We also encourage students to showcase their skills in international competitions.
In partnership with local high schools, we offer four art-related AP classes as off-schedule, for-credit courses, which can be included in college applications to boost GPA and admission prospects.
Our Courses Are Divided Into Three Categories
Class Schedule
Weekly classes from September to July.
Classes are available during weekdays and weekends.
Our Art Academy hosts a variety of art events, including portfolio days with admission officers, art competitions, workshops, and silent auctions. For more details, click below
Schools our students have attended:
Rhode Island School of Design
Parsons School of Design
NYU Tische
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Maryland Institute College of Art
UBC Media Studies/ Architecture
UofT Architecture
Emily Carr University
OCAD University
Sheridan College
NSCAD University
lberta College of Art and Design
Vancouver Film School
University of the Arts London
Birmingham City University
Sheffield Hallam University
Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
Instructors
David Alba, M. Arch., B. Enviro. Design.
Director of Academy
He has experiences and achievements in 3D design and digital fabrication. With these qualities, he is able to provide effective learning and development opportunities for a spectrum of students. His former students have entered world-renowned schools.
Diana Bao, M. Ed., B. Arts
Instructor
Diana holds a Masters degree from UBC and a Bachelors from the Alberta University of the Arts. She is an artist and teacher with years of experience working in the creative arts and education. In 2010, she started teaching art, and has cooperated with creative agencies such as Photos Unlimited Canada and Art Bank. She has experience in teaching painting, pottery, photography, and solid art skills.
Along with her educational background, she is able to apply systematic educational theories to her art classes. Her educational methods are highly favoured by students.
Aaron Adorable, BFA in Illustration & Character Design
Director of Academy
Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree in Illustration and Character Design from the Alberta University of Arts. He is an experienced freelance concept artist skilled in both traditional and 2D art. As a successful self-employed artist, Aaron has applied his creative skills to hundreds of projects for both Canadian and international clientele.His breadth of experience has enriched his work, allowing him to draw upon a wide range of influences and expertise.
Aaron is passionate about sharing his educational and professional knowledge with the next generation of students. His genuine love for art drives his desire to inspire and teach others.
Baosheng Yang
Instructor
Yang holds a Bachelor degree of Fine Arts and Design. He guides the strategic direction as General Manager of a top Chinese architectural firm. He manages academic and administrative excellence as Dean of the Landscape Design Institute. Additionally, he fosters students’ artistic growth as an educator and designer at Shanghai University of Engineering Science’s School of Art and Design.
