Graduate Diploma in Immersive Media Technologies
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Immersive Media Technologies is a 12-month program that equips graduates with the skills to succeed in the immersive media industry. The program emphasizes both the creative and technical aspects of immersive media, including VR, MR, and AR. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles in the industry, such as 3D Animator, VR Developer, and XR Project Manager. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and is taught by experienced faculty members who are active researchers in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Graduate Diploma in Immersive Media Technologies is a 12-month program that equips graduates with the skills needed to succeed in the immersive media industry. The program emphasizes both the creative and technical aspects of immersive media, including virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and augmented reality (AR).
Objectives:
- Provide students with an understanding of the global immersive media industry and its future markets and applications.
- Impart a broad knowledge of immersive design theory and game-engine capabilities.
- Develop technical skills in generating core digital assets, 3D modeling, sound engineering, and programming.
- Foster awareness of the physiological and ergonomic implications of immersive technology design and human-computer interfacing.
- Instruct students on the ethical considerations associated with the immersive media industry.
Program Description:
The program is designed to prepare graduates for a wide range of roles in the immersive media industry, such as:
- 3D Animator
- Multimedia / Web Designer
- CGI Animator
- Game Designer
- VR Developer
- XR Developer/Lead Developer
- XR Digital Asset Manager
- XR Human-Computer Interaction Designer
- XR Narrative Specialist
- XR Project Manager
Outline:
Program Content
The program covers a wide range of topics related to immersive media, including:
- Immersive media theory and history
- Immersive game design
- Virtual reality development
- Augmented reality development
- Mixed reality development
- 3D modeling and animation
- Sound design for immersive environments
- Human-computer interaction
- Ethics of immersive media
Course Schedule:
The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical projects. The course schedule is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the immersive media industry.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Presentations
- Projects
- Final exam
Assessment Criteria:
Students are assessed on their:
- Knowledge of immersive media concepts and theories
- Ability to develop and implement immersive media projects
- Technical skills in immersive media technologies
- Communication and teamwork skills
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program is taught using a variety of methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Practical projects
- Group discussions
Faculty:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are active researchers in the field of immersive media.
Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes hands-on learning, with students working on a variety of projects throughout the year.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
The Graduate Diploma in Immersive Media Technologies prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the immersive media industry, such as:
- 3D Animator
- Multimedia / Web Designer
- CGI Animator
- Game Designer
- VR Developer
- XR Developer/Lead Developer
- XR Digital Asset Manager
- XR Human-Computer Interaction Designer
- XR Narrative Specialist
- XR Project Manager
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the program have gone on to work in various industries such as:
- Health
- Education
- Entertainment
- Defense
- Science
- Mining
