Graduate Certificate in Immersive Media Technologies

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Immersive Media Technologies equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the immersive media industry, its technical foundations, and creative applications. Graduates develop skills in immersive design, digital asset generation, and human-computer interfacing, preparing them for careers in fields such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and gaming. The program emphasizes ethical considerations and industry applications in education, health, entertainment, and defense.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Graduate Certificate in Immersive Media Technologies prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing field of immersive media, including virtual, mixed, and augmented reality (VR, MR, and AR). The program aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the industry, its technical foundations, and its creative applications.

Objectives:

Graduates will develop:

• Understanding of the global immersive media industry, its future markets, and applications
• Knowledge of immersive design theory and game-engine capabilities
• Basic technical skills in generating core digital assets
• Awareness of the physiological and ergonomic implications of immersive technology design and human-computer interfacing
• Insight into the industry's associated ethical considerations

Outline:

Semester 1

• IMT1001: The Immersive Media Industry
• IMT1002: Immersive Design and Game Engine Technology
• IMT1003: Virtual Reality: Technical Foundations and Applications
• IMT1004: Augmented Reality: Technical Foundations and Applications
• IMT1005: Human-Computer Interaction for Immersive Technologies
• IMT1006: Ethical and Social Implications of Immersive Media

Semester 2

• IMT2001: Advanced Immersive Media Project
• IMT2002: Immersive Media for Education and Training
• IMT2003: Immersive Media for Health and Well-being
• IMT2004: Immersive Media for Entertainment and Gaming
• IMT2005: Immersive Media for Marketing and Communication
• IMT2006: Immersive Media for Defence and Security

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary by course but may include:

• Written assignments
• Presentations
• Participation in group projects
• Development of immersive media projects

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Practical demonstrations
• Project-based learning

Careers:

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

• 3D Animator
• Multimedia/Web Designer
• CGI Animator
• Game Designer
• VR Developer
• Gaming Programmer
• Animator
• XR Developer/Lead Developer
• XR Digital Asset Manager
• XR Human-Computer Interaction Designer