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Virtual Reality Storytelling Fundamentals 2027
Housing: Private bedroom in shared housing facility on campus
- Who Can Apply: Multidisciplinary artists and creative practitioners with professional experience at any stage of career; must be 18+ at program start; no prior VR experience required; open to domestic and international applicants.
- The Focus: Intensive two-week immersive narrative design in virtual reality, covering spatial storytelling, 360° writing and directing, spatial audio, VR production workflows, and prototype development.
- Cost: Participation cost CAD $1,841.18 after scholarship (total CAD $5,730.90 before scholarships); includes tuition, accommodation, and meal plan; all arts participants receive scholarship covering 100% tuition and 25% accommodation/meals; Canadian Indigenous applicants receive full coverage of tuition, accommodation, and meals.
- Key Requirements: Two-page resume/CV, one-page cover letter explaining interest and goals, 2–3 work samples demonstrating creative practice and storytelling abilities (links to websites, videos, games, interactive projects, PDFs of writing/design/storyboards), technical skills description (150 words max), and completion of Financial Aid section for scholarship consideration.
DeadlineWednesday, August 26, 2026
Application fee$65
Cost to attendCAD $1,841.18 after scholarship (total fee before scholarships: CAD $5,730.90)
DurationTwo weeks (February 8–20, 2027; arrive February 7, depart February 21)
Program datesFeb 8, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
LocationBanff, AB
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Disciplinesvirtual reality storytelling, immersive narrative design, 360° filmmaking, interactive media, spatial audio design, game design, performance direction
Application notesParticipants must be available to attend the entire program; variable participation dates not considered. Visa information: Banff Centre programs do not meet Canadian Student Visa eligibility; accepted participants must obtain Visitor Visa and are responsible for immigration compliance. Application submitted via online form, fee payment, and SlideRoom upload. Adjudication by panel of internal and external assessors based on quality/originality/artistic merit, required skills/experience, and potential to benefit from program. Selection notification upon adjudication completion; individual feedback not provided due to high application volume. Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
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Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity
Organization based in Banff