Virtual and Augmented Reality
Program Office: 403.320.3468 • virtualreality@lethbridgecollege.ca
Create your own success story with the one-year Virtual and Augmented Reality program, learning skills you can apply in any sector that values design and the creation of immersive environments. With a balance of technical and entrepreneurial skill-building, the Virtual Reality program focuses on four areas of study: production fundamentals, experiential design, spatial media, and industry application. Our Virtual and Augmented Reality Certificate is offered both through fully online and in-person delivery methods.
In this one-year program, you’ll enhance your technical expertise and convert your imaginative ideas into exciting and relevant virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) content. You’ll learn the fundamentals of extended reality design and be exposed to the latest tools including 3D asset creation, spatial media production, sound design, real-time game engines and coding.
Other Required Supplies
Students will be required to purchase the following:
- a Head Mounted Display (HMD); students should check with instructors for specific HMD requirements
- an external USB 3.0 SSD hard disk drive
- a gaming PC
Contact the department for more specific equipment information.
Your Investment
Program fees will vary. To view fee information for your program, go to lethbridgecollege.ca/programs and select your program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Virtual and Augmented Reality certificate.
New applicants are accepted into the Virtual and Augmented Reality certificate program for the Fall (September) term.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Year 1 | ||
Term I | ||
VXR-1150 | Introduction to Immersive Technology | 3 |
VXR-1160 | Art and Design for Extended Reality | 3 |
VXR-1170 | Fundamentals of Coding | 3 |
VXR-1180 | Spatial Media Production | 3 |
VXR-1190 | Immersive Audio Design | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Term II | ||
BUS-1177 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
VXR-1161 | Asset Production for XR | 3 |
VXR-1165 | Advanced Design for VXR | 3 |
VXR-1171 | Coding for Immersive Experiences | 3 |
VXR-1181 | Advanced Media Capture | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Term III | ||
VXR-1195 | XR Industry Capstone | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Total Credits | 33 |
Practicum Experience Requirements
There is a required practicum component to this program. Lethbridge College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the practicum experience.
Your certificate in Virtual and Augmented Reality will prepare you for a wide range of positions working independently or as part of an organization. These careers include:
- Interactive Media Developer
- Junior Software Developer
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Content Creator
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Developer
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Specialist