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| Start Date | Duration | Cost | Max Participant Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec/February 2026 | 3 x Days | €350 | 10 |
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet in partnership with Screen Ireland and the VFX National Talent Academy is proposing 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
Proposed Dates are as follows:
Block 1: Dec 11th (TBC) Introduction to Virtual Production (remote class)
Block 2: Feb 27th – March 1st (TBC) 3 x Day in person at Studio Ulster interacting with VAD cohort (Unreal Engine Worldbuilders).
| Block 2: Day | Production Design Cohort | LOCATION |
| Friday 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 | |
| Friday P.M | Unreal in Preproduction VCAM, Virtual Scouting | LAB |
| Polivision Tabletop VP session | LAB | |
| Sat A.M | Joint Session with industry case study | STAGE |
| Realising the Narrative Landscape across the bounds of Physical and Digital | LAB | |
| Sat P.M | Photogrammetry Demo & Exercise | STAGE |
| Creating Still and Animated Renders | LAB | |
| Sun A.M | VAD & PD mock project, Groups 2 & 3 | LAB |
| VAD & PD mock project, Groups 1 & 3 | LAB | |
| Sun 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 remote session.
Facilitators
Graham Robinson & Poli Productions Ltd | Belfast
Costs/fee
Should this programme proceed, cost will be approx. €350 Per Person
Training & Accommodation: Covered by per person fee
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.