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Bachelor Of Arts In Game Design and Production
3 Years, Full TimeThis programme has been designed to expose students to design and production aspects of gaming with a strong focus on technology and creativity generally expected and required in this industry.
Become a:
- Animator
- Game Designer
- Game Developer
- Multimedia Designer
- VFX Artist
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Higher Certificate in Game Design & Production
1 Year Full TimeThe Higher Certificate in Game Design and Production has been structured to develop knowledge and competence in game design and production for candidates aspiring to enter into careers in this industry.
Become a:
- Technical artist
- Games developer
- Story Writer (games)
- Game World Editor
- Digital media producer
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Higher Certificate in Virtual Reality
1 Year Full TimeThe 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.
Become a
- Augmented Reality Application Designer / Developer
- Virtual Reality Application Designer / Developer
- Interaction Designer
- Creative Media Project Teams
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.
QUALIFICATION
Higher Certificate in Virtual Reality
Duration 1 year; NQF Level 5
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
You will Learn:
- Augmented reality (AR) technology use
- Virtual reality (VR) technology use
- Mixed reality (MR) technology use
- Haptic technologies
- Human-computer interaction (HCI)
- Rapid prototyping
- Scripting
- Creative problem solving
- Critical reflection
- Working under supervision in a paraprofessional role
- Introductory design and critical reflection processes
- Technical pipelines and workflow
- Introductory project management
Career options:
- Augmented Reality Application Designer / Developer
- Virtual Reality Application Designer / Developer
- Interaction Designer
- Creative Media Project Teams
SEMESTER 1 - YEAR 1 | |||
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Managing Software Projects | Virtual Reality Technologies | Augmented Reality Technologies | |
SEMESTER 2 - YEAR 1 | |||
Scholarly Perspectives on Computer Mediated Reality | Contemporary Industrial Practices | Mixed Reality Hardware | Computer Mediated Reality Major Project |
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DURATION(S):
1 Year Full Time
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COURSE TYPE:
Certificate
Entry requirements
- Basic Entry Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent academic learning of an NQF 4 qualification or higher, with university exemption/endorsement.
- Computer literacy.
- Adequate hearing abilities & adequately sighted.
- English Language Proficiency
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Successful applicants for all courses must be proficient in written and spoken English.
In case of TOEFL or IELTS testing, students must score:
- 6.0 on IELTS
- 550 on TOEFL (paper-based)
- 213 on TOEFL (computer-based)
- 79 (Internet based)
If an applicant is a native English speaker or has studied in the medium of English on a secondary or post-secondary level, then the English language test requirement may be waived.
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