Virtual Production
Program Overview
Humber's Virtual Production Ontario Graduate Certificate is a hands-on, technical program that equips you with cutting-edge in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) and real-time virtual production (VP) skills. You will experience extensive training in an LED volume and PC lab, mastering roles integral to the VP pipeline in the film and media production industry.
Through engaging, project-based courses led by expert faculty, you will explore key areas including ICVFX, motion capture, VP pipeline management and game engine (Unreal Engine), and gain practical technical experience and expertise.
Innovative technical careers start with a future-focused curriculum. This program is designed to stay ahead of industry shifts ensuring you are prepared to adapt to the ever-evolving VP workflow. Collaborative initiatives with local and international partners enrich the curriculum and offer invaluable work-integrated learning opportunities. You’ll use cutting-edge resources, including powerful computer labs, state-of-the-art LED volume studio spaces and a diverse range of equipment, and harness artificial intelligence to enhance productivity.
This field is rapidly evolving, and there is a strong demand for skilled workers in virtual production. The program will equip you to perform new industry roles, specifically using the game engine, Unreal Engine, to produce media in an LED volume by applying ICVFX pipelines and real-time processes (such as previs). Career opportunities may include:
- Virtual Production Supervisor
- Unreal Engine Operator Lead
- Engine TD
- Virtual Production Producer
- Camera Tracking Supervisor
- Systems Technical Director
- Stage Technician
- Technical Artist
- Virtual Art Director (VAD)
Courses
At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:
In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.
Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.
Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.
Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.
The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.
International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
| Course code and Name | Delivery Type by Location | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | North | Lakeshore | Downtown | DL/Online |
| Semester 1 | |||||
| VPRO 5000 | Introduction to Virtual Production | N/A | Online (S) | N/A | N/A |
| VPRO 5001 | Virtual Production Project | N/A | Hybrid | N/A | N/A |
| VPRO 5002 | In-Camera VFX (ICVFX) 1 | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| VPRO 5003 | Unreal Engine 1 | N/A | Hybrid | N/A | N/A |
| VPRO 5004 | Pipeline Management | N/A | Hybrid | N/A | N/A |
| Semester 2 | |||||
| VPRO 5500 | Virtual Production Capstone | N/A | Hybrid | N/A | N/A |
| VPRO 5501 | Special Topics in Virtual Production | N/A | Hybrid | N/A | N/A |
| VPRO 5502 | In-Camera VFX (ICVFX) 2 | N/A | In-Person | N/A | N/A |
| VPRO 5503 | Unreal Engine 2 | N/A | Hybrid | N/A | N/A |
| VPRO 5504 | Business of Virtual Production | N/A | Online (S) | N/A | N/A |
The Humber Advantage
As a Humber student, you have the chance to apply for a 16-week summer fellowship with the Centre for Creative Business Innovation and Humber Galleries. As a fellow, you'll work with industry professionals and an interdisciplinary team of your peers to create multidisciplinary experiences from music, film, media, 3D objects, and more — all while getting paid!
Click the thumbnails below to watch some of our students' demo reels.
Watch the video to discover the journey of a becoming a VP Supervisor, how the virtual production pipeline works and what happens during the production phases.
Expert Faculty
Shaun Ansari
An Authorized Unreal Engine Instructor Partner Gold with a distinguished track record in developing comprehensive educational programs and training ecosystems. As a Gold Instructor Partner with Epic Games, the focus has been on creating high-quality, industry-standard curriculum for game development and interactive media education.
Through RealityForge, significant contributions have been made to the Unreal Engine educational landscape, developing authorized training modules that bridge academic learning with cutting-edge game development technologies. The training programs have been designed to equip students and professionals with practical, industry-relevant skills in Unreal Engine development.
Currently serving as a Visiting Faculty Instructor at Humber Polytechnic and Unreal Engine Lead at MI Concept + Design Inc., there is a continued commitment to advancing game development education. The professional journey demonstrates a passion for transforming technical education through innovative curriculum design and hands-on instructional approaches.
Key strengths include:
- Unreal Engine Curriculum Development
- Epic Games Authorized Instructor Partner Gold Training
- Game Development Education
- Technical Skill Transfer
- Interactive Media Instruction
- Professional Training Program Design
Mitsyann Sticheron
Mitsyann Sitcheron is a dedicated educator and industry professional, currently teaching in the Virtual Production program at Humber Polytechnic. With a strong foundation in film and television, she has built a robust career as a production manager, expertly overseeing both traditional film shoots and cutting-edge motion capture projects. Her unique combination of hands-on experience and academic insight enables Mitsyann to seamlessly guide students through the intersection of storytelling, technical workflows, and immersive media. In the classroom and on set alike, she champions creativity, collaboration, and the next generation of immersive entertainment.
Eva Ziemsen
Dr. Eva Ziemsen is a professor and program co-ordinator of the Virtual Production Graduate Certificate in the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts (FMCA) at Humber College. She is a researcher, educator, and filmmaker with 20 years of experience. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, an MA in Feature Film Development and a Micro-Credential in Virtual Production completed at SIRT Centre. Eva teaches courses in Virtual Production and has been developing and implementing new innovative VP curriculum at Humber College for several years. Eva is an early adopter of Virtual Production and Metaverse technology, she has made films in virtual worlds and has taught in the Metaverse.
Eva co-led the research of two applied research projects related to the Metaverse in 2022/23, including SoTL, “Harnessing Higher Education in the Metaverse" and the NSERC-funded Applied Research and Technology Partnership (ARTP) grant, “Metaverse-Based Virtual Simulations for Virtual Production and Customer Engagement, Education and Training” with APG Media Group. Eva Ziemsen received the President’s Research Excellence Award 2023 for these collaborative research projects. With a vision to democratize filmmaking and innovate in online curriculum delivery, Eva previously initiated a collaboration called, “In-Engine Virtual Production - A Collaboration between GAME and FILM," for which the team won the 2022 League of Innovation of the Year Award. The project garnered international recognition from Unreal Engine. Eva Ziemsen continues to connect curriculum to industry via partnerships and applied research in virtual production, AI-driven media creation, real-time filmmaking and the Metaverse.
Your Career
This program will equip you to perform new technical film and media industry roles, specifically using the game engine, Unreal Engine, to produce films in an LED volume applying ICVFX pipelines and real-time processes (such as previs). Roles include Virtual Production Supervisor, Unreal Engine Operator Lead, Engine TD, Virtual Production Producer, Camera Tracking Supervisor, Systems Technical Director, Stage Technician, Technical Artist, Virtual Art Director (VAD).
This field is rapidly evolving and there is strong demand for skilled workers in virtual production.
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Program Availability
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2026 | Lakeshore | Open | |
| Jan 2027 | Lakeshore | Open |
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2026 | Lakeshore | Open | |
| Jan 2027 | Lakeshore | Opening Soon |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Lakeshore | Open | |
| Jan 2027 | Lakeshore | Opening Soon |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
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Virtual Production Showcase
Do you want to tell stories with the latest virtual production technologies? Watch the video to learn more about what Virtual Production is and how this program can kickstart your story-telling career.
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