This micro-credential is ideal for a range of professionals employed in the visual arts, including producers, directors, cinematographers, editors, game developers, VFX designers/artists, digital imaging technicians (DIT), camera assistants, lighting directors, set designers, and production assistants.

Secondary teachers (multimedia, design and technologies, media arts); or associate lecturers, lecturers, senior lecturers, associate Professors, or Professors teaching film, multimedia, design technologies, or media arts subjects may also benefit from this course.

It is recommended that learners commencing this micro-credential have demonstrated screen-industry experience in a creative or technical field OR a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Learning in this course is equivalent to Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

There is a growing expectation for film and screen professionals across all design and production areas to possess practical skills relating to virtual production (VP).

This micro-credential will empower you with advanced practical skills to use real-time game engines and work with an LED wall to create in-camera visual effects (ICVF) that are revolutionising film production.

By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of virtual production.

You'll be able to:

• Demonstrate technical, creative and operational proficiency using LED Volume
• Critically reflect upon contemporary approaches to virtual production in industry contexts.

Introduction to Virtual Production runs over five days and includes studio experience via three days of live on-site engagement at the University of Melbourne's Southbank Campus.

Your total time commitment will be approximately 42 hours and includes:

• Studio experience and live on-site engagement
• Use of real-time engine software
• Self-directed and guided learning
• Assessment activities

Assessment:

• Collaborative virtual production presentation: Create an up to 3-minute virtual production presentation created with a collaborative team (50%)
• Critical reflective practice: Reflection on roles, responsibilities, budgets, and collaborative best practices in virtual production (50%).

Once you've successfully completed this course, you will be awarded your Introduction to Virtual Production Melbourne MicroCert. This digital certificate will warrant the achievement of knowledge, skills and capabilities outlined in the learning outcomes. It may also include artefacts (such as videos and written material) related to both experiential and work-integrated learning, including translatable assessment that is practical to your professional life. You can also share your Melbourne MicroCert digitally and via social media by adding it to your personal platforms, such as LinkedIn. See example certificate.

Introduction to Virtual Production is the first offering in the Virtual Production Workflow series. These courses are designed to be completed sequentially, which means you must complete this course first.

This series includes:

• Introduction to Virtual Production
• Operating the LED Volume
• Virtual Production Previsualisation
• Lighting and the Final Image

This course offers both in-person and online incentives. You'll have access to the University of Melbourne's new state-of-the-art virtual production studio, featuring an LED volume. Within our innovative online learning environment, you'll connect with other industry professionals and use a range of digital learning tools to complete interactive class activities.

There is no set expiry date.