Specialist Diploma in Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality

Specialist Diploma in Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality

About this course

Course objectives

Specialist Diploma in Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality aims to prepare the learners in the following; 1. Engage users through immersive storytelling techniques using virtual reality technology. 2. Stitch, track and integrate graphic elements in a 360-degree image sequence. 3. Improve user experience required in augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality applications with consideration for intuitive user control.

Course description

Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality are fast moving new verticals in the digital media industry. There is a strong demand for developers with specialist skillsets, not just in technical capabilities but also user experience design in the field. The Specialist Diploma in Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality (ARVR) is targeted at professionals working in the ICT and media sector to undertake work that will leverage on immersive media.

The participants will learn how to:

• Create engaging stories for immersive media videos

• Articulate the production setup for 360 video creations

• Create 360 videos using selected equipment

• Create mixed reality applications with selected engines

• Design user experience suitable for mixed reality applications

This course is designed in collaboration with the industry to ensure relevance to employers and market needs.

The 10-month part-time programme is targeted at professionals working in the ICT and media sector. The course will also support non-media industries e.g. retail, healthcare, marketing, automotive, planning to venture into immersive media.