DISC611-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Foundations of Virtual Production

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course introduces the core technologies, roles, and collaborative workflows of virtual production. Students gain hands-on experience with real-time tools, production management processes, and foundational techniques for camera, lighting, and digital scene integration. By the end of the course, students will understand the end-to-end production pipeline, and develop the skills needed to collaborate effectively across roles in a virtual production environment.

Prerequisites

Permission of the Programme Director.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Thursday 10:00 - 14:00 Jack Mann 102 - Papaoro (5/3-12/3, 14/5, 21/5)
Otakaro 132 (14/5)
2 Mar - 15 Mar
11 May - 17 May
01-P2 Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 Jack Mann 102 - Papaoro
2 Mar - 15 Mar
11 May - 17 May
01-P3 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Jack Mann 102 - Papaoro
18 May - 24 May
Computer Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 13:00 - 14:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
2 Mar - 8 Mar
Computer Lab B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 14:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
16 Mar - 22 Mar
4 May - 10 May
Computer Lab C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab
20 Apr - 26 Apr
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 10:00 - 14:00 Otakaro 132 (26/3)
Otakaro 109 Mac Computer Lab (30/4)
23 Mar - 29 Mar
27 Apr - 3 May
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 10:00 - 15:00 Otakaro 116 (28/5)
Jack Mann 102 - Papaoro (28/5)
25 May - 31 May

Course Coordinator

Eleanor Adams

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Workflow Analysis 20% Virtual Production Pipeline Map and Workflow Analysis
Product Commerical 20% Technical Documentation
Simulated Travel 25% Technical Production Package
Pre Vis Block-Out Scene 35% Technical Portfolio, Documentation & Critical Reflection

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,689.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .

All DISC611 Occurrences

  • DISC611-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026
  • DISC611-26S1 (D) Semester One 2026 (Distance)