SAE Institute Dubai (SAE Dubai) has launched a new Diploma program in Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), with admissions open for February 2022 enrolments.
The program introduces the key fundamentals of AR and VR, using the latest software, with in-person guidance from expert lecturers on AR, VR, mixed reality, haptic technologies, human-computer interaction and prototyping.
“The next generation or iteration of the internet has arrived in the form of the Metaverse. It is argued that the impact of AR and VR will be as big as the impact of the internet across the globe,” said Jan Horn, Managing Director at SAE Dubai. “We are now facing advancements in technology that will completely transform how users fully immerse themselves into a virtual environment.”
The growing appeal of AR and VR across different industries offers an appealing marketplace for professionals interested in contemporary storytelling, wide technical capabilities and potential for creativity.
Economic potential
In the UAE, consultancy firm PWC stated that AR and VR technologies have the potential to add $4.1 billion to the UAE economy by 2030, boosting the country’s gross domestic product by one percent. Globally, this estimation rises to a larger contribution of $1.5 trillion to the economy by 2030.
Throughout the program, students will master the technical workflows associated with augmented reality platforms, including scripting and asset pipeline, apply design and project management processes while developing scholarly skills.
Appealing to professionals
This program will be rolled out in a blended format, including a combination of online and on-campus sessions. Scheduling classes in the evening and over weekends allows working professionals to take advantage of this offering alongside new school graduates.
“At SAE Institute we have always strived to be at the forefront and cutting edge of Creative Media Education that prepares our students for the workplace of the future and we continue to do so with the launch of this program in AR / VR at our SAE Dubai campus,” added Horn.
ITP.net recently hosted an article by Pavel Makarevich of Proven Reality on the potential economic impact of VR technologies.
