DAVE School – The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School

The VFX course begins with a comprehensive introduction to the principles of hard surface modeling (vehicles, buildings, armor, etc.), then moves to the art and science of texturing, lighting, and “look development.”

DAVE School students will then explore organic modeling and digital sculpting in ZBrush and create creatures, people, and animals.

Game Production is a collaborative endeavor. The three-month studio residency on campus allows our school’s students to work together under the direct guidance of their instructors.

They will join forces on the pre-production techniques of a real game of their own making, seeing it through the Alpha, Beta, and Gold Production levels.

Our flagship Virtual Production (VP) diploma teaches everything from both the VFX and GAME programs and real-time technologies. Students will learn: how to use LED wall virtual sets, lighting and production techniques for photo-real, real-time production, emerging production technologies, and many leading-edge approaches to the ever-evolving world of contemporary media creation.

The FX Production Diploma combines the full Visual Effects Production curriculum with two advanced blocks focused on Houdini FX workflows, preparing students to create professional-grade visual effects for film, television, and video games.

The Game Production in Simulation and Immersive Technology Diploma builds on the complete Game Production curriculum, adding two specialized blocks focused on VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), XR (Extended Reality), and simulation design.

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts and Technology prepares students for the fast-paced and evolving fields of visual effects, game production, and virtual production. This comprehensive program combines industry-focused technical training with essential knowledge in AI, cultural studies, and advanced production techniques.