Course Title: Virtual Production Cinematic Arts

Course Description:

This pathway bridges film production, animation, and game engine technology to teach students how to produce cinematic content in real time. Students learn to control cameras, lighting, and performance capture inside Unreal Engine, integrating traditional film principles with digital workflows. The curriculum emphasizes storytelling, virtual cinematography, and on-set integration—preparing students for emerging roles in film, broadcast, and virtual production studios.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Plan and execute cinematic sequences using real-time tools in Unreal Engine.
• Operate virtual cameras, lighting rigs, and motion capture systems.
• Combine animation, performance capture, and storytelling techniques for visual narrative.
• Collaborate in a virtual production pipeline with live and digital components.
• Apply principles of film composition, timing, and continuity to real-time rendering.

Prerequisites: None (prior experience with 3D or game engines recommended but not required).