Short Courses

Skills Bootcamps in Virtual Production

Closing date: 23rd October 2024

Do you want to learn skills that will propel you into the future of film and TV production? If so, apply for either of our two fully funded Skills Bootcamps: · Virtual Production with Unreal · Virtual Production with Sony VENICE 2

UWE – Games Technology

This Games Technology for Industry Skills Bootcamp introduces games development and how games technology powers engaging, immersive experiences in the games industry and beyond. It was developed in collaboration between senior, ex-games industry academics and the game studios and start-ups that have spun out of the Foundry at UWE Bristol.

UWE – Commercial Games Development

This bootcamp introduces games development and how to create immersive, entertainment experiences in context of what makes game products engaging and commercially successful. The first half of the course is designed to build professional skills and software competency. The second half specialises in the development of a "vertical slice" game demo for prospective employers from commercial studios as a portfolio piece, or to form the basis of a portfolio ahead of self-employment. There is also the opportunity to learn about the application of games technology for commercial purposes other than those solely for entertainment.

UWE – Big Data

A key first step into the world of Big Data is to understand what it is, why it is different and how it is best managed. This module will introduce Big Data concepts and applications and compare traditional (SQL) to alternative (NoSQL) approaches to data storage and retrieval. In addition to key concepts of data integrity and quality, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with big data tools.

UWE – Big Data Skills & Training Course

In line with fulfilling the needs of the Digital Skills requirements in the Engineering sector, UWE-DETI with its partner companies are organising a free, virtual/online skills and training CPD course. This is to help manufacturing companies and workers visualise the possibilities of the future with digital tools and skills alongside the career pathways required. Thereby creating pathways for training and education to enable digital skills application in the manufacturing sector.

ScreenSkills – Careers, jobs and skills training in film, TV, VFX, animation and games

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the screen industries – film, television (including children's, unscripted and high-end), VFX (visual effects), animation and games. It provides insight, career development and other opportunities to help people get into the industry and progress within it.

techSPARK – Tech Events

Monthly meetups, the UK’s most connected, regional tech festival, the largest tech awards ceremony outside of London and more. If you’re looking to connect and experience this incredible community, then techSPARK events are for you.

Creative Youth Network – Creative Courses

These creative courses can help you to realise your own artistic vision, giving you the skills, tools and networks to develop your creativity and turn your passions into professional success.

Creative Careers – Roles in the creative industries

Discover Creative Careers is a government-funded, industry-led programme working to ensure there is a larger and more diverse intake of talent into the creative industries.

Bristol Creative Industries – Creative Industry Events

Secure your place in front of the industry experts at keynote talks, networking events and workshops.

Babassa – Career Opportunities

Babbasa provides full support with job applications for young people from under-represented backgrounds in Bristol.

Get Into Theatre

Get Into Theatre is the essential website to help you find all the information and opportunities you need to pursue a successful career in theatre in the UK. From backstage to performing, training to apprenticeships, you will find up-to-date theatre jobs information and advice.

Bristol Temple Quarter – Skills and Training

One of the key aims of the Enterprise Zone is the attraction of 22,000 jobs over its lifespan. Though businesses in the area will span a range of sectors, the project has a particular focus on the hi-tech, low carbon, creative and digital and professional services industries.

Bectu – Creative Industries Safety Passport

The Creative Industries Safety Passport is a one-day health & safety course designed specifically for workers, employed or freelance, working in film, TV, theatre and live events. It promotes a safety culture based on personal responsibility for safety. This means that it encourages delegates to be pro-active in their own safety and the safety of others.

Royal Television Society – Education and Training

Find out about the many jobs on offer in the TV industry, how to stand out when applying for roles, and how the RTS can help, through our television masterclasses and bursary schemes.

BFI – Learning and Training

BFI offers courses, workshops, resources and funding to emerging filmmakers.

Institute of Coding – Developing digital skills your way

Institute of Coding courses will give you the digital skills that employers are looking for – whether you study part-time or full-time. We can help you upskill or reskill, boosting your employability.

Women in Tech – Training opportunities

Whether you want to be a professional Software Developer, Project Manager, Cyber Security Analyst, Cloud, Network, or general IT specialist, below are some key areas of tech you can train in to gain qualifications which will help your career in IT.

Creative Diversity Network – Training

CDN Training has a track record of helping individuals and organisations achieve real impact and lasting change.