Hands-on short courses for creatives
Delivered by CDL x UAL
Register nowUP | Creative Digital Lab (CDL) partners with University of the Arts London (UAL) to deliver hands-on short intensives in cutting-edge creative technologies.
Unlock your creative potential with Unreal Engine and Virtual Production introductory courses. Whether you're interested in building immersive virtual worlds or stepping into cutting-edge filmmaking workflows, these practical courses will equip you with essential skills and a portfolio piece to showcase.




Aspiring game developers, filmmakers, content creators and creatives interested in virtual worlds and tech-driven filmmaking. Perfect for beginners to Unreal Engine, those with basic skills looking to upskill, and anyone curious about real-time creative workflows. Brilliant for networking and gaining practical experience in film, TV, games and digital media.
Learn the fundamentals of Unreal Engine and start building cinematic, real-time worlds in this practical, beginner-friendly intensive. Gain hands-on experience with real-life briefs and understand how Unreal Engine is used across film, content, games and virtual production.
*Limited places available.
*No prior Unreal Engine or Virtual Production experience required.

Discover the magic of Virtual Production and learn to blend live action with virtual worlds. This short intensive introduces how virtual environments are created and used inside a VP volume, and how departments collaborate on real productions. Over four sessions you will work on real-life briefs to build your portfolio while gaining practical experience with next-gen production workflows. Ideal for those entering film, TV or digital media.
*Limited places available.
*No prior Unreal Engine or Virtual Production experience required.