Content Creation for AR & VR - Letterkenny

Course Overview

This course gives designers and technologists an introduction to creating content for the emerging technologies of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality).



This programme aims to introduce the areas of augmented reality and virtual reality to the creative industries. As Bill Gates is quoted in 1996 in his essay of the same name “Content is King” and this still is true today. This programme will allow artists and designers to create content for these rising technologies using tools and platforms that will feel familiar to them and allow deployment to the key platforms.



The pathway through the course will introduce pipelines for developing content for AR and VR platforms. 360 video, 3d elements, marker and location-based AR and how to deploy the experience for users will be introduced to the student.



Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for those wishing to gain the knowledge and skills required for content creation in the Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality fields.

Year 1:

Semester 1:

AR and VR Content Development (M) 10 ECTS

VR Experience Design (M) 10 ECTS



Semester 2:

AR App Development for Designers (M) 10 ECTS



(M) = Mandatory

Degree in a related discipline.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1 year part-time online.



Recommended Study Hours per week

Students can expect 30 total study hours per week.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Optional attendance each week. Mandatory attendance at workshops once a month.



Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Careers

Graduate careers typically include opportunities with animation studios, app developers, design agencies, the film industry, game developers, and marketers.