This one-day masterclass is designed for producers and self-producing artists who are responsible for making immersive projects across VR, XR, interactive installations and more happen. For those who need to get a grip on the production, technical and financial realities of bringing this kind of work to life.

Across the course, you’ll build a solid understanding of what it takes to produce immersive work that uses a wide range of creative technology, from early concept through to a viable project plan, funding proposal or development pathway. You’ll get to grips with the realities of working in this field: the technical decisions, the production assumptions, the budgeting blind spots and the collaborations that make or break a project.

With expert support and a hands-on approach, you will:

  • Situate Your Practice: Define immersive art formats—such as VR, AR, XR, spatial audio, and interactive installations—to position your own ideas within the wider field.
  • Navigate Project Stages: Grasp the lifecycle from R&D and prototyping to production and delivery, understanding how each stage dictates budget, quality, and risk.
  • Collaborate with Technologists: Demystify working with developers (e.g., Unity/Unreal), mastering how to write briefs, estimate costs, and balance creative intent with technical advice.
  • Identify Tech & Workflows: Gain a practical overview of development platforms, hardware, and interactive systems to spot technical requirements and risks early.
  • Budget Responsibly: Understand the true resource implications—including hidden costs like maintenance, licensing, fabrication, and contingency.
  • Define Purpose & Audience: Clarify why your project must use immersive technology, who it is for, its intended impact, and how technical and production choices support this vision.

This is practical, supportive training designed for people who are already producing, or stepping into a producing role, and need to navigate the specific demands that immersive projects using creative technology places on a project. Led by industry experts, it is collaborative, grounded in real-world experience, and built around your project, giving you the tools, awareness and confidence to move your work forward with purpose.

This course is taught & designed by MUTI Live, commissioned by Watershed and funded by MyWorld, a regional creative technology program funded by UKRI Strength in Places fund.

The full cost of this course is £99, but has been subsidised by MyWorld to £49. We also offer no-questions-asked concession tickets of £25. If the cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch with Muti.