Career school training for the experts of tomorrow in Audio Engineering, Sound Production, Film & Music Business, Digital Filmmaking, and the Entertainment Industry.

Pacific Audio Visual Institute (PAVI) currently offers three one-year diploma programs: Audio Engineering & Production, Film & Digital Arts, and Film & Music Business.

PAVI differs from other music, entertainment business, and film schools in that we teach within the environment of an operating, full-service, world-class music recording studio and film studio complex. Our students receive personal attention and train on the finest state-of-the-art recording, digital film, and computer graphic design equipment available today.

We aim to provide both the technical and business skills required to embark on a successful career in the highly competitive fields of the music industry, film industry, and the entertainment industry.

The Audio Engineering & Production program incorporates in-depth training in sound engineering and music production. The school puts students in our world-class commercial recording studio with instructors and audio engineers who have active professional careers in the music industry. A PAVI education will prepare you for a career in the music recording and audio engineering industry.

The Film & Digital Arts program has made us a top choice for Vancouver film school education. We cover film production and digital filmmaking from script writing and funding, through the business of marketing and promotion. Our instructors are active in the thriving Vancouver film industry.

The Film & Music Business program provides the technical and business education required to embark on a business career in the thriving film industry and rapidly expanding music industry. Learn the basics of film production and music production from our industry professionals, but specialize in the highly sought after business skills required in the entertainment industry.