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Publication Date: 2023
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Teaching Virtual Production: The Challenges of Developing a Formal Curriculum
Film Education Journal, v6 n2 p69-81 2023
In this article, we explore how the recent proliferation of the virtual production stage with its promise of real-time visual effects has not only changed the working environment of the film studio, but also introduced an urgent need for new training and teaching approaches -- not only for current and future film students, but also for educators and practitioners. This case study examines a research project involving students from Ravensbourne University London, UK, in collaboration with industry partner Mo-Sys Engineering, a leading manufacturer of virtual production solutions. The complex demands of new, multidisciplinary job roles in virtual production have created a skills shortage in the UK film and television industry. We illustrate the challenges of training not only film students but also educators for a continually changing workplace dominated by disruptive technologies and shifting skill sets.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Film Production, Curriculum Design, Job Skills, Labor Needs, Film Study, Partnerships in Education, Visual Arts, Technological Advancement, Teaching Methods, Training Methods
UCL Press. University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT; e-mail: uclpresspublishing@ucl.ac.uk; Web site: https://www.uclpress.co.uk/pages/film-education-journal
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (London)
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