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| Start Date | Duration | Cost | Max Participant Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025/ February 2026 | 3 x In Person Days with remote class Dec 8th & Dec 15th | €350 | 10 |
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet in partnership with Screen Ireland and the VFX National Talent Academy 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
| Day | Production Design Cohort | LOCATION |
| Wed A.M | Joint Intro Session Stage, tour Content Demo, Set Piece, load-in demo | STAGE |
| Principles of Design for Virtual Production. Digital Application Landscape | LAB | |
| Wed P.M | Unreal in Preproduction VCAM, Virtual Scouting | LAB |
| Polivision Tabletop VP session | LAB | |
| Thurs A.M | Joint Session with industry case study | STAGE |
| Realising the Narrative Landscape across the bounds of Physical and Digital | LAB | |
| Thurs P.M | Photogrammetry Demo & Exercise | STAGE |
| Creating Still and Animated Renders | LAB | |
| Fri A.M | VAD & PD mock project, Groups 2 & 3 | LAB |
| VAD & PD mock project, Groups 1 & 3 | LAB | |
| Fri P.M | VAD & PD mock project, Groups 1 & 2 | LAB |
| Playback, Wrap up and Next steps | STAGE |
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.
Partners
Location
This programme will take place at Studio Ulster/CoStar Lab, Belfast with 1 x obligatory remote session on Dec 8th.
Facilitators
Graham Robinson & Poli Productions Ltd | Belfast
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.
Virtual Art Department | Production Design | Remote & CoStar Lab | 2025 – Complete This Form
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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 | Subject: VAD | Production Design