Dark Slope and Humber Polytechnic Unveil Virtual Production Collaboration

Dark Slope, a leader in virtual production and home to one of the largest virtual production studios in North America, is proud to announce its new collaboration with Humber Polytechnic as an official partner of the new Virtual Production Graduate Certificate. This collaboration will integrate hands-on virtual production experience into the Humber Polytechnic curriculum, providing students with unparalleled access to industry-leading technology and expertise.

As part of this collaboration, Dark Slope will support a series of educational sessions at their state-of-the-art virtual production studio. These sessions will be an integral component of Humber’s curriculum, offering students a unique opportunity to learn how to produce film and television content on an LED wall for every genre and price point. The partnership is designed to give students hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of virtual production, with a focus on the practical application of skills needed to succeed in today’s media landscape.

The educational sessions will cover a range of topics, including the technical and creative aspects of virtual production, and will highlight how various production roles contribute to bringing virtual productions to life. The Dark Slope team will lead these sessions, providing both leadership and mentorship to students. Additionally, Dark Slope will deliver guest presentations at Humber Polytechnic, further enriching the learning experience with insights from industry professionals.

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in equipping the next generation of media professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the industry,” said Justin Cathcart, Head of Virtual Production for Dark Slope. “By collaborating with Humber Polytechnic, we’re helping to bridge the gap between education and industry, offering students a real-world learning environment where they can explore the full potential of virtual production.”

Ahmed Raza Sagarwala, Associate Dean of Interaction Design at Humber Polytechnic, echoed the excitement surrounding this partnership. “At Humber, we are committed to providing our students with hands-on experience that prepares them for the future of media and storytelling. Our collaboration with Dark Slope will give our students an extraordinary opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and learn from the experts who are shaping the future of virtual production.”

This initiative is part of a pilot program, marking the beginning of what promises to be a transformative educational experience for Humber Polytechnic students As the media industry continues to evolve, the collaboration between Dark Slope and Humber Polytechnic will play a critical role in preparing students to excel in the dynamic world of virtual production. The Virtual Production graduate certificate at Humber Polytechnic is accepting applications for January 2025. To learn more about the program and how to apply: https://mediaarts.humber.ca/programs/virtual-production.html. 

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