Join us on July 21 and 22, for an exciting Summer Game Production and Visual Effects Experience at The DAVE School, on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida™. In this 2-day Summer experience, learn the basics of Unreal Engine 5 and Nuke while diving into the worlds of game design, film and television visual effects, game art, and military simulation.
Immerse yourself in the dynamic workshops led by expert instructors, revealing the industry-leading capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 and Nuke. Day one focuses on Green Screen and Compositing, where you’ll learn to capture and manipulate visual effects in a cinematic setting. On day two, explore the intricate settings and techniques that make Unreal Engine a powerhouse in the gaming industry and Virtual Production realm.
Date: July 21-22, 2023 – 10 AM to 4 PM
Requirements: High School Senior or Above
What the ticket price includes:
- A comprehensive 2-day workshop experiencing the basics of Unreal Engine 5 and Nuke, uncovering their functionalities and capabilities.
- Engage in the Green Screen Capture Workshop, where you’ll bring your imaginative ideas to life on the big screen.
- Gain insights into The DAVE School’s inner workings with a Campus Tour, witnessing our studio-like facilities.
- Enjoy daily breakfast and lunch, fueling your energy for this exhilarating educational experience.
Secure your spot today! Ticket sales close on July 19, 2023, at 4:00 pm EST. Limited seats are available, take advantage of this incredible opportunity.
Please note that mentioning other product and company names during the event does not necessarily indicate a formalized sponsorship or affiliation with The DAVE School.
For inquiries about this thrilling event, contact us at 855-559-1066.
Visual Effects Diploma Program
The visual effects diploma program can be completed in as little as 12 months, attending full-time. This is a hybrid program that combines nine months of online classes and three months of in person learning in Orlando. During the three-month studio residency, you will create two entire projects, managed as a VFX studio environment. You learn pre-production, production and post-production in real-time and convergence techniques, and immerse VR to name a few. This experience will prepare you with a demo reel to secure employment after graduation.
During the visual effects diploma program, you learn character, prop and environment modeling, 3D animation, visual effects, lighting and texturing, history of film FX, digital compositing, green screen keying, rotoscoping, 2D/3D tracking as well as creating a demo reel and portfolio. The core courses include the fundamentals of asset creation and 3D design, 3D animation, compositing and FX, and real-time technologies and studio production. You will follow in the footsteps of DAVE School alumni that have worked on projects including the Mandalorian.
Game Production Diploma Program
The game production diploma program can be completed in as little as 12 months, attending full-time. This is a hybrid program that combines nine months of online classes and three months of in person learning in Orlando. The three-month studio residency will use pre-production techniques to create a real game working through Alpha, Beta and Gold Production levels.
During the game production diploma program, you will learn about character, prop and environment modeling, 3D animation, visual effects, lighting and texturing, rigging, level design as well as creating a demo reel and portfolio. You will follow in the footsteps of DAVE School alumni that have worked on projects including The Last of Us Part II.
About The DAVE School
The DAVE School was founded on June 8, 2000 by two Industry executives looking to create #CareerReady artists with a practical animation school. Today, The DAVE School offers specialized training in Visual Effects and Game Production with extensive practice under industry level supervision.
Located on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida®, The DAVE School has an 18,000 square foot facility that includes learning and interactive labs, a dedicated Virtual and Real-Time production stage, a Vicon motion capture system, 3D printing and VR/AR labs and secure student access 7 days a week.
NUC University (NUC) is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. NUC’s NUC University – IBC Technical Division (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School) is included in this accreditation. NUC’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on 2019 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)