MAGES Institute is a leading Virtual Reality School in Singapore, conducting Professional Certification courses and Short Courses for both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. MAGES’ Virtual Reality Course teaches the basics of Virtual Reality using Unity Engine (with C# Programming) or Unreal Engine (with C++ Programming), and creating an experience to deliver or convey the desired message/emotion and solve a real-world problem. Students are able to differentiate between benefits and shortcomings of available VR platforms, and identify the building blocks of any VR Experience. With premier AR/VR Training at MAGES, students will be able to design their own virtual interactive environment that effectively communicates a scenario or a narrative aspect. Students will also learn to balance the technicalities of the chosen platform such as graphical fidelity, interactivity and user experience using 6 Degrees of Freedom while developing their narrative experience.
MAGES Institute is a premier Augmented Reality Institute in Singapore conducting Professional Certification MR Course (called XR Immersive) along with AR Course and VR Classes. MAGES AR Course covers the basics of Augmented Reality using Unity Engine and C# Programming for scripting, including creating and setting up markers in an immersive environment, and implementing it in a functional AR application designed to solve a real-world problem. Students would utilise technical knowledge such as interface wireframes, markers and placements, and combine them with the principles of design and interaction to create a functioning Augmented Reality application. The Application would also take into account immersion techniques such as sound and appropriate quality visuals, while balancing the technical needs with hardware limitations applicable today. This foundational knowledge of Augmented Reality will allow students to understand the constituents of an AR experience and effectively develop their own AR App.
Experience the future with our XR Immersive Program. Develop top-notch AR/VR apps and solutions using cutting-edge software. Unleash your creativity and dive into this thrilling field.
Take your projects to the next level by integrating generative AI into your AR/VR creations. Unleash limitless creativity and push the boundaries of what’s possible with captivating and interactive experiences.
Become an AR/VR developer in just 6 months and gain the expertise to transform industries, from gaming and entertainment to education and more.
Learn to create cutting-edge solutions with Virtual & Augmented Reality with Generative AI in just 6 Months!
Duration | Schedule:6 Months (Full-Time/Part-Time) | 2 week nights & Saturday
Student-to-Lecturer Ratio:15 Students : 1 Lecturer
Medium of Instruction / Mode of Assessment:Practical (Hands on Application), Project Based Assessment
Award :Professional Certificate in XR Immersive Program
Software Taught:Unity 3D, C#, Oculus, ARCore, Vuforia
Course Codes Covered under SSG:TGS-2020504601, TGS-2020505825, TGS-2020504712
Rajesh Chakravarthy has worked in digital art and design for the past 18 years (stationed as an educator within various creative media and tech schools for 9 of those years) and is a veteran AR/VR developer and an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor. His leadership has led many students to successful careers within prominent companies around the globe. Rajesh’s research and hard work has made great strides in Augmented and Virtual Reality, as he intersects design, technology, and business through his many ventures in prototyping and education.
Academic Director | Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor
Nanda has a remarkable experience in the IT industry and the education industry specially in the field of 3D Graphic Animation, Game Programming and Game Development & Design. Nanda is a Unity Certified Developer and also an Unreal Engine Authorised Instructor, in addition to having certification from Microsoft and Oracle. Nanda has working experience in United States, India and Singapore. With his excellent communication and interpersonal skills, he proves to be a truly commendable and valuable lecturer for MAGES.
Lecturer | Unreal Engine Authorised Trainer
Luther Chan has more than 10 years of experience in the Game Industry. His strength is in Game Development and Emerging Technologies. He is the Founder of Explosive Barrel an independent game development studio that focuses on creating high quality games and we have been doing so for over 10 years. In addition to creating our own games, they also create games for websites and brands. His previous clients include Ubisoft, Coke, Cheetos, E4, NHS and Air France-KLM. Luther graduated with a Bachelor of Computing (Communications and Media), from the National University of Singapore.
Lecturer | Founder (Explosive Barrel)
With over 25 years of working experience, in companies such as ICONIX International and Delcan Corporation in Toronto, Canada. Thomas has played a key role in developing the Automatic Fare Collection System for the Taiwan High Speed Rail in Taipei. His significant experience in the IT industry enriches both his industrial training and his academic teaching. He has teaching experience in subjects like Games Programming at various Singaporean institutions.
Adjunct Lecturer
Jeffrey is an Indie developer/generalist since 2007, mostly focused on gameplay, AI,UI/UX, Networking, Script Systems, and mobile programming. He has co-founded game studio Touch Dimensions Interactive and shipped notable games including Wizards and Wagons, Autumn Dynasty warlords, Huff and Puff and Totem Star.
Lecturer
In this term students will learn various XR development frameworks and their applications along with Game Programming Fundamentals
The first section of our XR courses focuses on the core knowledge and basic principles behind Immersive Technology. In this term students will learn various XR development frameworks and their applications along with Game Programming Fundamentals. Students will focuses on mastering C# programming and game design principles for XR applications. Students will also gain proficiency in reading and understanding C# source code, coding game designs, and developing simple prototypes of games or apps.
The program will cover the following modules:
The second term presents the opportunity for students to learn applicable skills in Augmented and Virtual Reality Design and Development.
The second term presents the opportunity for students to learn applicable skills in Augmented and Virtual Reality Design and Development. This includes marker-based and markerless AR Experiences and learning the ins and outs of both desktop and mobile design. Moreover, they will be introduced to generative AI workflows, enabling them to explore innovative approaches in creating AR and VR applications.
The term will cover the following modules :
In their third term, students execute an XR application for a genuine enterprise to use as part of their portfolio.
In their third term, students execute an XR application for a genuine enterprise to use as part of their portfolio. Students will also participate in a research-based studio practice that uses skills and knowledge gained throughout the course and presents a polished Capstone project for prospective employers in the field.
The project serves as a culmination of their learning journey, allowing them to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and ability to apply XR technologies to practical applications.
The term will cover the following modules :
".. I get to learn software that I found very difficult to use, I'm a person that deals with 2D alot and when it comes to 3D I'm totally lost. After the training here I gained confidence in developing for AR and VR and realised my full potential.
"... if you are interested in this field and interested in 3D Technology, definitely recommend!"
Age : 18 years old or above,
3 GCE ‘O’ Levels incl Minimum of C6 Grade in English
Minimum Entry Requirements
English Proficiency Requirement
Age Requirement – 16 years of age
MATURE CANDIDATE
(*Incl 8% GST)
Full Program Fee : SGD 7,979.04
Singaporean below 21-39 Yrs or PR (After Grants**) : SGD 4,454.04
Singaporean 40Yrs and Above (After Grants**) : SGD 3,044.04
**Self-sponsored students can use SSG Training Grant
Subject to Terms & Conditions as Applicable
Certain modules of our Course are covered under SkillsFuture Training Grant, Students are able to utilize SkillsFuture Credits to offset the balance payment.
Have you used an Instagram or TikTok filter before? You might be surprised to know that you’ve just experienced Augmented Reality technology in action! In the past decade, AR filter based user-generated content has taken over a large portion of Social Media. 61% of consumers prefer to shop from retailers which provide AR experiences (such as using AR to visualise furniture choice and placement by IKEA; Source : IKEA Youtube) and the Augmented Reality market is set to exceed $50billion by 2024 (Source : Global Market Insights).
Virtual Reality market is set to grow to more than US$22b by 2025 (Source : Statista), and is already transforming healthcare, training, engineering and real estate industries to start. Virtual Reality drives a new frontier of interaction has driven cost-reduction in various industries as well. (Source : LinkedIn Pulse)
AR and VR are next gen immersive technologies, and are set to fundamentally change how we interact with the Internet alongside Web 3.0.
If you’re looking for a career transition or progression into the AR/VR industry, then this program is for you. You will become adept at development for AR and VR through practical hands-on methods and demonstrate your skills via a Capstone Project. The Project will involve solving a real-world business problem helping you showcase your employability.
Our Professional Certificate Programs are designed for beginners, the first module (Fundamentals) is meant to cover any skill gaps before starting the core designing and programming portion of the Program.
Multiple grants are applicable for our courses like SSG, PSEA and UTAP, the total grant amount would depend on a variety of factors such as age, nationality, and any other Terms & Conditions as applicable.
We understand these programs are a significant financial investment, so we provide several options to ease tuition payment. After submitting a down payment to secure your spot in the program, you can choose the Instalment Plan that’s best for you.
The XR Immersive Professional Certificate program requires an Oculus Quest 2 (for Virtual Reality development), and an Android phone (for Augmented Reality development), along with a relatively modern Laptop. Please contact us for the updated Minimum and Recommended Specs for the Laptop.
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