Immersive Media (VR/AR), Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CN_VRAR
Control Number: 38324
Financial Aid Eligible
This certificate is designed to be a comprehensive 2-year study in both Virtual and Augmented Reality within the growing field of Immersive Media, including targeted courses in the related specializations necessary for a well-rounded base of knowledge and practice. Transitioning from simple 360-degree video and audio capture through computer graphic-based 3D Modeling and Video Game Development principles will gradually add higher level skill and increased immersion into the course content. An Advanced Development Lab will be offered at the summit to allow students ample access to the specialized technology needed to create portfolio-level VR and AR projects with the intent of using these works to obtain gainful employment and/or internships in this rapidly growing field.
Program Outcome
The Immersive Media & VR program offers a Certificate of Achievement that, when completed, gives the student the basic skills required for entry-level positions in Immersive Media based industries. Furthermore, the skills learned will provide students with the fundamental skillsets required for a wide range of positions in Multimedia and Game-related industries in the areas of 360 Video, Spatial Audio, XR Development & Content Creation, Motion and Performance Capture, Immersive Game Design & 3D Content Creation for Immersive Media.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DMAD A281 | 3D Computer Graphics Animation | 3 |
| FILM A196 | Introduction to Visual Effects | 3 |
| FILM A220 | Introduction to Immersive Media (VR/AR) | 3 |
| FILM A222 | Introduction to Performance Capture | 3 |
| FILM A223 | Immersive Video Game Development 1 | 3 |
| FILM A226 | Coding Basics for Immersive Media Applications | 3 |
| FILM A231 | Immersive Media Development Lab 1 | 2 |
| Restricted Electives | 9 | |
| Digital Painting | ||
| Story Illustration Techniques | ||
| Introduction to C#.NET Programming | ||
| Mobile Application Development | ||
| History of Video Games | ||
or FILM A107H | History of Video Games Honors | |
| Film Production 1 | ||
| Audio Workshop | ||
| Sound Design for Film & TV | ||
| Editing 1 | ||
| 360 Spatial Audio for Immersive Media | ||
| Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture | ||
| The Business of Immersive Media (VR/AR) | ||
| 3D Modeling for Immersive Applications | ||
| Cinematography | ||
| Documentary Production | ||
| Total Units | 29 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FILM A220 | Introduction to Immersive Media (VR/AR) | 3 |
| DMAD A281 | 3D Computer Graphics Animation | 3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 2-4 | |
| Units | 8-10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FILM A223 | Immersive Video Game Development 1 | 3 |
| FILM A194 | Editing 1 (Restricted elective) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FILM A222 | Introduction to Performance Capture | 3 |
| FILM A196 | Introduction to Visual Effects | 3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 2-4 | |
| Units | 8-10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FILM A226 | Coding Basics for Immersive Media Applications | 3 |
| FILM A231 | Immersive Media Development Lab 1 | 2 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 1 | 2-3 | |
| Units | 7-8 | |
| Total Units | 29-34 | |
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Restricted Electives require 9 units