Evan Zerf

Head: Digital Media Unit

I am responsible for leading the Digital Media Unit (DMU) within CILT, overseeing the design, production, and delivery of high-quality video and multimedia to support teaching and learning at UCT. My core function is to enable academics to translate curriculum into engaging, accessible media through a combination of studio-based production, streamlined workflows, and scalable systems. This includes managing a multi-studio environment, supporting recording and post-production, and ensuring reliable, high-quality outputs across courses and programmes.

My work sits at the intersection of digital learning, media production, and project coordination. I support curriculum delivery through video production, contribute to digital learning practices, and ensure alignment between pedagogical intent and technical execution. A key focus is building sustainable systems (such as DMU OS1) that improve intake, prioritisation, production, and delivery across multiple stakeholders and projects.

Colleagues can engage with me in the following ways:

  • Course and video production consultations for blended or fully online offerings
  • Studio-based recording support (OB1, OB2, and podcast studio) for lectures, courses, and series
  • Guidance on structuring and scaling media production for teaching
  • Workshops and support on video production workflows and tools

I have over a decade of experience in video production and higher education support, and I am a certified DaVinci Resolve trainer. I currently serve as Head of Digital Media at UCT, leading a video production team and managing multiple production studios. Key achievements include establishing a multi-studio production ecosystem, introducing multi-camera podcast workflows, and developing an internal operating system (DMU OS1) to enhance visibility, coordination, and delivery at scale.

Within the broader academic context, my work contributes to strengthening teaching and learning through effective use of video and digital media. I support faculty and course teams across disciplines to adopt scalable, media-rich approaches to curriculum delivery, and contribute to institutional efforts focused on innovation in teaching and learning—particularly in how media production can enhance access, engagement, and efficiency.