MSc Virtual Production

The MSc Virtual Production at Nottingham Trent University is a one-year postgraduate programme that trains students in creating advanced media productions using virtual studios, motion capture and real-time engines. It combines creative production, research and technical skills to prepare students for careers in film, games, live events and immersive content. Graduates will be able to build high-end media content for film, TV, games or live events. This 1-year full-time programme is taught on the City Campus of Nottingham Trent University.

Students work alongside peers from related courses such as Games Production and Film Production, sharing studios, tools and project briefs. The modules include Research and Innovation, Concept Development and Project Management. Students use industry tools such as Maya, Unreal Engine, Blackmagic cameras and motion capture rigs. The course emphasises both research and hands-on skill development to meet the demands of the virtual production sector. Teaching includes lectures, workshops, studio work, and collaborative production projects. Students learn to design, build and deliver content using virtual production methods. Assessment is by project work (including a major production piece), research portfolio, and reflective evaluation of work. Students must show both technical mastery and creative insight.