Diploma - VR/AR Design and Development
- 8 months
- Duration
- 33,250 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Vancouver / Canada
- Location
- Vancouver Film School
- School
Program description
Develop immersive experiences and construct the tools of the future at Canada's premier VR/AR program.
Upon completion of eight months of study, you will obtain:
- A VR/AR Design and Development diploma
- A portfolio demonstrating your work
- Access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Employment Board
- Professional networks in XR that will aid your job advancement
Employment Opportunities:
- VR/AR/XR Developers, Unity Developers, Unreal Developers, XR Generalists, Creative Technologists, UX/UI Designers, Immersive Experience Designers, Game Developers, Prototypers, Interaction Designers, Technical Artists, Project Managers
Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Industries:
- Education, Aerospace and Defense, Commercial, Civic, Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Design, Architecture, Real Estate, Entertainment
Program structure
Term 1 (4 months):
Investigate trends in VR/AR development and establish a fundamental understanding of programming, data structures, and algorithms. Acquire proficiency in 2D and 3D asset development for augmented reality with Adobe Creative Suite and Maya. Commence using Unity and Unreal to create VR/AR apps and experiences. Commence the production process – doing research, strategizing, and constructing a project.
Term 2 (4 months):
Concentrate on user experience and interface design, including research, idea development, wireframing, and prototyping. Comprehend trends in VR/AR marketing and branding, as well as their industrial applications, and engage in a client-focused project. Explore the intricacies of Unity and Unreal in the context of VR/AR creation. Engage in an individual or collaborative final project focused on the development of a virtual reality or augmented reality application.
Price
Tuition fee for international students: 33,250 CAD per program
Requirements for applicants
- High school certificate or equivalent
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic) - Band 6.5
- TOEFL iBT - score of 80
- PTE - score of 56+
- CELPIP- Level 8
- CEFR/Cambridge English - C1 (180 or higher)
- LPI - Level 5
- Duolingo - score of 120
- Other Requirements
- A portfolio of your digital and visual work
OR - Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art and Design program
- A portfolio of your digital and visual work
About the university
Vancouver Film School (VFS) was established on the principle that one year of intensive study, integrating industry-driven theory and practical production, equips students with the essential skills to create a professional-grade portfolio or reel.
VFS provides 15 distinctive post-secondary programs encompassing all facets of the entertainment arts, designed and instructed by acclaimed industry experts. The rigorous curriculum of each program adapts to the industry's expectations and contemporary best practices.
Students' experiences mirror the professional industry landscape. Students are thoroughly engaged both physically and mentally in Vancouver's film, animation, gaming, and design sectors that encompass our campuses, and they gain from career advice and insights provided by industry mentors, instructors, and guest speakers.
We have strong partnerships with key businesses in our sectors to meet industry and student requirements. We are happy to collaborate with multiple companies. VFS graduates, equipped with in-demand skills and industry expertise, join a cohort of creative professionals who go on to become industry leaders.
