Virtual Production BSc (Hons)

Introduction:

From The Mandalorian on Disney+ to the BBC’s coverage of Tokyo 2020, this rapidly growing area of content production creates an environment where physical and digital content co-exist and interact in real-time.

With VP studios being built across the world, the screen sector is facing unprecedented demand for graduates with the right skillset to support this new way of working.

The key aim of this course is to develop graduates who are creative practitioners equipped with the technical skillset to work in and shape the emerging Virtual Production industry.

This course will teach students how to work with the latest immersive technologies in cutting-edge facilities that rival those you will find in the industry, whilst being able to apply a fundamental understanding of how real time engines can be used to produce in-camera visual effects.

Additionally, you will acquire skills in a range of roles and responsibilities across the workflow of Virtual Production and will be able to work within the Virtual Production environment and calibrate technology efficiently to achieve consistent outputs.

Studying at a renowned institute of creative technologies, you’ll be in good hands. You’ll be surrounded by the best facilities. We have our very own commercial virtual production and esports venue – kitted out with industry-standard software, supported by our expert technological specialists.

Careers and employability

Your time at Nottingham School of Art & Design doesn’t have to stop once you finish your undergraduate course. Choose to continue your studies on our postgraduate degrees that can help you further develop your skills and obtain the experience you need to get a head start in your career.

The aim is to arm you with the ability to produce engaging content for high street brands, corporate clients, social media influencers or your own channels as a freelancer or start-up.

Graduates will be highly employable and equipped with skills in design, story-telling, video production, editing, communications, and social media asset building. You’ll be able to pursue work in a wide variety of roles including shoot edit filmmaker, media strategist, digital designer, graphic designer, marketing officer, social media influencer, and digital content editor.

Connecting with industry

Industry professionals will visit the course to guest lecture and share their experiences. Live projects will help you to gain real experience of the industry, make contacts, and build your portfolio and CV.

Work placement and internship opportunities

You will be actively encouraged and supported to undertake informal work experience and professional practice in addition to your studies.

Our teaching staff, including part-time lecturers who are professionally active, help and support students in directing them towards work placement and professional practice opportunities.