Production Design for Virtual Production

Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet in partnership with Screen Ireland and the National Talent Academy for VFX is offering Production Design for Virtual Production training to:

• Raise the skill level in the area of Virtual Production for those already working in Production Design/Art Direction/Set Design for live action
• Offer practical hands on experience in a world class volume studio
• Interact with Worldbuilders for seamless background/foreground integration

The Art Department plays a crucial role in shaping the visual narrative of a film or television show.
This short programme gives Production Designers, Art Directors, Set Designers and Senior Set Decorators an opportunity to interact with a world class LED volume and Volume Controllers to upskill in the area of Virtual Production.

Overview

Dates are as follows:

Remote classes run from 7pm – 8.30pm | Monday Dec 8th | Introduction to Virtual Production (remote class includes Unreal Engine Cohort) & Monday Dec 15th
In Person run 9.00am – 5pm | Wednesday Feb 25th, Thursday 26th, Friday 27th | 3 x Day in person at Studio Ulster/CoStar Lab interacting with Unreal Engine Cohort (Unreal Engine Worldbuilders).

***In Person Schedule is subject to minor changes

Participant profile/Who can apply

Production Designers, Art Directors, Set Designers, Senior Set Decorators who are currently working in live action, broadcast or theatre and wish to upskill in the area of Virtual Production and who have at least 1 year’s experience in their current role.

CCIS Membership Support

All applicants must be resident in the Republic of Ireland, employed or self employed/freelance.

Costs/fee

€350 Per Person
Includes:
Training & Accommodation: B&B Ramada Hotel and welcome evening meal on Tuesday February 24th.
Transport: An application to the VFX NTA for reimbursement for all public transport costs to/from Belfast can be made post training. Car travel & parking will not be reimbursed as part of our sustainability drive.
Transport to/From Hotel, To/From Studio Ulster will be provided.

Application

Please complete your application. Deadline: Nov 21st 5pm.

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By submitting this application you declare that you are currently resident in the Republic of Ireland. You also agree to the sharing of your application details with the selection panel.

If you have any queries, please contact susantalbot@furthr.ie