UCF partners with Universal for new design lab, class

ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida has partnered with Universal Creative to give students a new hands-on learning experience.

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On Wednesday, UCF announced the “Creative Lab” will begin with a blended modality.

Students will attend classes at Universal Orlando Resort and learn from engineers, creative directors and other professionals in the field.

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During the class, students will also go to on-campus design workshops.

The first class using the design lab will be offered to graduate students in the Themed Experience program.

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Next summer, the class will be open to graduate students and upperclassmen from any accredited college or university.

UCF’s Themed Experience program started in 2019 with a Master of Science degree and a Master of Fine Arts theatre degree.

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Peter Weishar, the founding director of UCF’s Themed Experience program, said that this opportunity will help students get first-hand training.

“Orlando is the international hub of the themed entertainment industry,” Weishar said. “World-leading organizations, like Universal Creative, are right here at our doorstep.”

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