Higher Certificate in Virtual Reality

Course Overview:

The Higher Certificate in Virtual Reality is an entry level, skills focused programme. The programme develops students’ skills and knowledge in applying consumer level VR and AR hardware and software to produce immersive interactive experiences.

Instead of focusing on a specific industry, this programme focuses on the core technical and design consideration of working with these technologies. By doing so, the outcomes of the program are applicable to a wide range of paraprofessional industry roles and applications in areas such as health, tourism, medical, military and entertainment.

Course Aims:

The programme combines the application of technical skills, design processes, critical reflection, and transferable skills development. Students will learn the technical workflows associated with common augmented and virtual reality platforms, including scripting and asset pipeline, apply design and project management processes.

Practical skills are developed in the process of addressing real world and experimental assessments that ask students to make a range of focused, immersive interactive experiences which build their skills and knowledge in this field. There is an emphasis on approaching the assessment tasks from the perspective of a paraprofessional role.