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Augmented and Virtual Reality Design
The study programme
The international Bachelor of Arts „Augmented and Virtual Reality Design“ at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences offers an innovative, interdisciplinary and praxis-oriented curriculum which integrates relevant artistic, technological, cultural and methodological dimensions of immersive media productions. The Augmented and Virtual Reality Design programme is taught in English by a team of experienced lecturers with industry background. The faculty's resources include state of the art software and hardware, a motion capturing studio, a game and virtual reality lab, fully equipped film and sound studios and a usability lab. During seven semesters the project based programme qualifies students for careers in the growing field of design, development, producing and marketing of virtual, augmented and mixed reality applications, such as VR/AR designer, VR/AR developer, VR/AR producer.
Study facts
- Optimise your study success: With a mix of small groups, individual support and digital learning formats
- Work experience as part of the degree programme: An internship semester and projects with real clients help you to make contacts in the profession
- Benefit from the practical experience of our lecturers: They come from professional practice, provide you with up-to-date knowledge and prepare you for the requirements of the industry
- State university: Our degree programmes are accredited and therefore quality-tested. You pay no tuition fees with us.
- Outstanding place of learning: According to UNESCO, the h_da is an ‘outstanding place of learning for sustainable development’
| Semester | 7 Semester |
| Studienort | Dieburg |
| Studienbeginn | Wintersemester |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Zulassung | Eignungsprüfung |
| Dual/kooperativ | Nein |
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The graduates of the study programme Augmented and Virtual Reality Design have developed a great skillset to work in leading positions in the XR industry.”
Maren Demant
Invisible Room GmbH
Course of study
A detailed description of the programme content can be found in the module handbook.
Career prospects
The prospects are diverse and promising as more and more sectors are working with extended reality, including media and entertainment, but also industry and academia. Typical professions and work areas are:
- Software design and implementation of applications in the field of Extended Reality
- Conception and development of technologies and applications in the field of Extended Reality
- Interaction and experience design, as well as 3-D world-building & XR storytelling
- Marketing of relevant media products
