Visual Effects and Visual Production MSc
De Montfort University
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OverviewVirtual production is an innovative, modern post-production technique that uses real-time game engines to create photorealistic sets, then display them on large LED walls behind physical sets using the real-time rendering capabilities of game engines. Virtual production has recently emerged as a transformative technology that is revolutionizing the way films, television shows, and other visual media are created. Big productions, such as The Mandalorian, The Batman and multiple Marvel ...Read more

Overview

Virtual production is an innovative, modern post-production technique that uses real-time game engines to create photorealistic sets, then display them on large LED walls behind physical sets using the real-time rendering capabilities of game engines. Virtual production has recently emerged as a transformative technology that is revolutionizing the way films, television shows, and other visual media are created. Big productions, such as The Mandalorian, The Batman and multiple Marvel projects have all used virtual production techniques as a staple in their development.

With increasingly demanding audiences, quicker turnarounds and technological advances, organisations are looking for employees with skills and knowledge in both visual effects and virtual production to help streamline the process of pre-production and post-production. Our Visual Effects and Virtual Production MSc programme is at the cutting-edge of media technology, aimed at upskilling media specialists in the future of film and TV.

Key features

  • Elevate your production game with our multi-million-pound specialist facilities, including an all-new virtual production suite, audio recording studios, online broadcast-standard radio production studios, multi-camera TV studios and full green screen capabilities.
  • Supercharge your career with a valuable work placement. Leicester Media School students have worked on live filming projects for Channel 4 right here on campus, as well as securing placements with top industry leaders and many local businesses offering paid opportunities.
  • Join our dynamic student societies. As a member of our award-winning Demon Media group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to its radio station, TV channel and website, and learn from industry experts.
  • As a Leicester Media School student, you'll have the opportunity to take part in DMU Global. Past students have explored Berlin's fascinating media history, produced a documentary film in Bali, and gone behind the scenes at New York's NBC Studios.
  • UK students enrolled on this course will receive a professional visual effects package worth over £1,500, giving you the tools to go further with postgraduate study at DMU. Learn more about the brand new equipment package and see terms and conditions.

Opportunities and careers

The demand for virtual production professionals is growing rapidly, and a postgraduate degree in virtual production can open up a wide range of career opportunities.

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105th
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Students should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject.

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£9,500 per year

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£17,600 per year

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£17,600 per year

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De Montfort University
De Montfort University , Leicester

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a well-renowned institution with a long established history of educational success,...

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