Virtual Production Training and Mentoring for Media Cymru

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Virtual Production Training and Mentoring for Media CymruOverviewAs part of Media Cymru (UKRI Strength in Places Fund), the University of South Wales is seeking tenders to provide a virtual production training and mentoring scheme, to be delivered over a 9 to 12 month period. Providing in-depth, hands-on experience in virtual production, covering both creative, production and technical skills.The scheme will be delivered for the benefit of screen media professionals living and working in Wales. With a specific focus on mid-to-senior level professionals in film, TV, games, broadcast, and live events.The scheme of work should include:- Assets and copy to promote advertise the scheme (web, socials and email). [Media Cymru will support comms activity]- Recruitment of suitable trainees (via online form with input from USW).- Developing suitable training and mentoring programme and associated resources.- Delivering suitable training and mentoring programme, using online and in person sessions, which should include shoots days in a studio environment.- Post-course evaluation and de-brief.- Collection of content throughout the scheme to evidence the delivery and impact of the scheme.Indicative Training ContentThe training and resources should cover multiple key roles in the virtual production workflow. Examples of these roles can be found here… https://legacy.storyfutures.com/reports-pdf/StoryFutures-Virtual-Production-Skills-Report-2023/VP-Skills-Mandala-February-2023.pdf- Industry-led masterclasses: Practical experience on an LED Volume. Delivery can be synchronous, asynchronous or a combination.- On-set experience: Working with real-world studio based virtual production environment.- Integration with industry: Partnerships with studios and employers, within Wales.- Mentorship: Creative, technical and production mentorship for trainees throughout the scheme.Access and Equity- We expect to see allocation of budget to support trainees to attend (trave/child care bursaries).- We expect to see allocation of budget to support the potential access requirements of trainees, e.g. BSL interpreters, creative enablers, access coordinators.Welsh language requirementsPromotional copy and application process of the training scheme will require Welsh language versions.Data collection and processingUSW requires access to all application, trainees and evaluation data, to comply with UKRI grant reporting requirements.Tender ValueMaximum tender value £180,000Key ContactsRichard Hurford, Media Cymru Skills and Training Leadrichard.hurford1@southwales.ac.ukNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146744.