Virtual Production | Central Film School London

Course summary

This MA Virtual Production offers a dedicated pathway for postgraduates to enter specialised technical sectors within the screen industries. Students will have the opportunity to explore and utilise a range of VR software, including VR painting, 3D modelling and environment design, 360-degree video capture, and games development.

Programme Overview
This course has a practical focus and incorporates elements of Universal Design for Learning, particularly in its assessments. Students will engage in group work and collaborate across cohorts, fostering the creative peer relationships essential for success in the screen industries.
1-year intensive programme
Technical specialisation to be taken during the course
Taught by working industry professionals allowing students to receive training to industry standard from people who have up-to-date knowledge.
Specialist seminar groups
Access equipment and facilities outside of class time

This course prepares students to enter the fast-growing VP industry and various other sectors that are rapidly adopting VP technologies. Graduates may also progress to roles in film distribution, web content creation, live event production, and music video production.

' Subject to validation by Falmouth University '

Professional Perspectives

We organise a series of events throughout the year where screen professionals tell their stories. In these sessions, a Guest Speaker is invited into the school to speak about their career and experience in the industry.

The Professional Perspectives series has recently welcomed guests such as:
Jason Flemyng – Actor: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Boiling Point, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Matt Jones – TV Screenwriter & Producer: Doctor Who, Shameless, Skins, Lucky Man
Lucy Pardee – Casting Director: Aftersun, Rocks, American Honey, Dirty God
Tim Haines – TV Drama and Documentary Maker: Walking with Dinosaurs, Primeval, The Loch
Richard Hewitt: Film Producer: Bohemian Rhapsody, The Theory of Everything, Never Let Me Go, The Aeronauts

Modules

virtual Environment Design and Asset Development
Virtual Production Pipelines
Unreal for Virtual Production
Virtual Studio Production
Final Major Project

Entry requirements

You will need at least a 2.2 honors degree, in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience. International students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in any band)or equivalent. Applicants for this course will be invited to attend an interview. All applicants must submit a visual portfolio with their application.This will be show-reel of your work (a maximum of 10 minutes in length).

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

A Production hard drive, travel expenses, module budget (£350) and Graduation Film budget (£500)

Sponsorship information

Eligible students may apply for a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees.

For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/