Master Virtual Production, build your portfolio, launch your career!
Learn Unreal Engine, gain hands-on experience with LED walls, and work on a mixed-reality production.
Fully funded with no cost to you, and career driven.
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This programme is a partnership between University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and IN4.0 Group, an award-winning technology organisation, driving prosperity for businesses and communities.
Who is this for?
Benefits
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Industry-ready skills tailored to what employers are looking for.
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Work on a groundbreaking mixed reality game show shooting at the UCA stage
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Launch your career through paid freelance opportunities after the bootcamp
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Solve the experience gap – overcome the 'no experience, no job' cycle with practical experience.
ELIGIBILITY
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Have lived in England for at least three consecutive years and have the right to work in the UK.
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Be 19 years or older as of August 31st, 2024.
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Not have participated in another fully funded Skills Bootcamp by the Department for Education since March 2024.
PROJECT PARTNER
UCA are all about helping creatives turn their passion into skills and careers. With campuses across Farnham, Canterbury, Epsom and Maidstone.
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Meet the Team
Rafi Nizam
Multi-award winning Director, Showrunner and Global Entertainment Executive
Sophy Smith
Executive Dean: Farnham School for Creative and Cultural Arts
Simon Benson
Technology Consultant specialising in Metaverse development. Founder of Sony PlayStation VR.
Keith Myers
Technology Consultant, Augmented & Virtual Reality Producer. Senior Unity3D Developer@AVImmerse.
Key Features
Starting soon!
The 16-week, part-time bootcamp begins on March 17th and involves a mix of remote and on-site learning.
Learn Flexibly
A Flexible evening and daytime schedule ensures accessibility for a diverse range of participants.
On-set Experience
Gain real on-set experience at the Virtual Production stage at the University for the Creative Arts.
Innovative format
Work on an innovative virtual production game show with a veteran director from the creative industries.
Qualified Instructors
Learn Unreal Engine from qualified instructors and build environments, lighting, assets and characters.
Build your network
Collaborate with professionals and peers to grow your contacts and opportunities beyond your current circle.
How to Apply
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Check your email – You will receive links to the following:
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One-Way Interview Form – You will be asked a combination of video and text questions about your experience, aspirations, and availability. If you're unfamiliar with one-way interviews, they consist of pre-written questions where you record a video response at your convenience. Each question must be answered before moving on to the next.
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PICS Application Form – This collects information required by the Department for Education.
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Both forms must be completed for your application to be considered.
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Two members of our team will review your application. We aim to respond within two working days. Response time may be slightly longer due to high demand.
Assessment Criteria
We assess applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. When reviewing your application, we will consider:
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Your previous experience and its relevance to this opportunity.
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Your career aspirations for after the bootcamp and how they align with the opportunity.
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Your passion for the subject matter and industry.
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Your availability to attend the entire bootcamp.
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Your fluency in both written and spoken English.
On-campus commitment
This bootcamp will feature a blend of remote and online learning. You will be expected to travel to the UCA stages in Farnham for practical virtual production sessions.
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The time commitment is for ONE FULL DAY during the following weeks:​​
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March 24
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March 31
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April 7
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May 26
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June 2
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June 9
- June 16
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June 23
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June 30
Remote learning commitments
You will also be expected to attend remote sessions every week (15 hours/week) between w/c March 17th and w/c June 30. The following timetables are available:
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Mon-Thu 9:30AM – 1PM
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Mon-Thu 5:30PM – 9PM
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Mon-Thu 2PM – 6:30PM
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Mon & Wed – 9:30AM – 5.30PM
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Tue & Thu – 9.30AM - 5.30PM
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If there is a reason that should prevent you from attending in person or remotely, please state your required support in the application form.
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GET IN TOUCH
Skills City
HOST Salford
MediaCity
Salford
United Kingdom
M50 2ST
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0161 686 5770
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