Create the tools of tomorrow by learning to develop and produce human-centred virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) experiences using Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, and Unreal and Unity engines.
What you will learn
- Development of authentic and compelling VR/AR experiences
- Exploration and analysis of visual and experiential problems
- Production tools, programming, Unreal and Unity game engines, and hardware including Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, and HTC Vive Pro
- Project management processes
- Industry expectations
- Effective communication for the technology sector
- VR/AR portfolio development
What to expect
- Classroom lectures
- Seminars
- Field trips
- Demonstrations
- Group work
- Guest speakers
- Applied practical experiences
- Assignments and projects
- Theoretical and practical tests and exams
- Terms 2 and 3 to be delivered at Vancouver Film School (VFS)
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- English 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent
- English Language Proficiency assessed at English 12 'C+'
- Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum 'B' grade or equivalent
- VRAR Consent Form
Please note that individual courses may have additional pre-requisites.
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- English 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent
- English Language Proficiency assessed at English 12 'C+'
- Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum 'B' grade or equivalent
Please note that individual courses may have additional pre-requisites.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
- Proficient in the English language with good oral and written communication skills.
- Creative, motivated and positive attitude towards learning.
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Interested in emerging technologies and the technology sector.
- Familiar and comfortable using VR headsets.
Courses
*Program general hours
Term 1 of this program will run Monday to Thursday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, excluding elective courses. Terms 2 and 3 are offered at Vancouver Film School and will likely be Monday to Friday, complete registration information will be provided by VFS upon registration. Term 4 is a Practicum and will be based on practicum placement.
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 is completed at VCC | ||
| SCIE 1110 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| CMPT 1010 | Introduction to Computer Programming 1 | 3 |
| CMPT 1030 | Introduction to Game Engines | 3 |
| CMPT 1040 | Introduction to 2D/3D Asset Creation | 3 |
| Elective in the School of Arts and Sciences University Transfer department | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| Term 2 is completed at Vancouver Film School | ||
| Trends in VR/AR Development | 3 | |
| Human Centred Design | 3 | |
| Asset Creation for VR/AR | 3 | |
| Unity 1 | 3 | |
| Unreal 1 | 3 | |
| Production Team | 3 | |
| Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Term Three | ||
| Term 3 is completed at Vancouver Film School | ||
| Understanding VR/AR | 3 | |
| User Experience and Interface Design | 3 | |
| VR/AR Client Project | 3 | |
| Unity 2 | 3 | |
| Unreal 2 | 3 | |
| Data Visualization | 3 | |
| Final Project | 3 | |
| Final Project Polish and Presentation Lab | ||
| Credits | 21 | |
| Term Four | ||
| Term 4 is completed at VCC | ||
| CMPT 2030 | Industry Practicum | 19 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Total Credits | 76 | |
Note: Students must declare their intention of completing the VR/AR Design and Development Diploma prior to taking courses. Courses are open to any student who meets the general and specific requirements for the course.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*The fees listed below are for terms 1 and 4 completed at the Vancouver Community College. Fees for terms 2 and 3 are completed at the Vancouver Film School and separate fees are paid directly to VFS.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 0 | |
| Tuition | 11153 |
Tuition Breakdown
0 - 1
0 - 2
0 - 3
0 - 4
|
| Student union | 107 | |
| College initiative | 91 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 224 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 340 | |
| Graduation | 40 | |
| Program specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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