It is not a secret that the AR/VR will be the next medium of consumption. It has seen unprecedented growth in the last 5 years and this explosion growth will continue into the next ten years.
AR/VR had a market value of $37 Billion market in 2019, it is forecasted by Price Waterhouse Cooper to be a whopping $1,500 Billion by 2030! This kind of growth is unheard of, in fact we have never seen such growth in any technology sectors before!
To put this into perspective, at $1,500 Billion it is 10 times the current global movies and music industry combined! ($150 Billions) and almost doubled the current global smartphone market. ($784 Billions)
This will inevitably open new market opportunities. In fact, it will create impact in almost all sectors such as education, retail, entertainments, health care and architectures.
With those amazing growth, the market will definitely need more AR/VR content. Which will then translate to surging demand for AR/VR developers. Reported by IMDA, the growth for AR/VR Engineers in Singapore is the highest in 2019. And this growth will be strong going into 2022 and beyond.
As you can see, the growth is very real, and it is also happening in Singapore now. The question is how are you positioned to leverage on this growth? How can you as an individual benefit from this? While you can do one of the following:
Setup an AR/VR Studio
Setup an AR/VR platform
Be an AR/VR freelancer
Be a Full-Fledged AR/VR Developer
While no matter which route you choose - One thing is for sure, you definitely need to equip yourself with a certain level of AR/VR skill sets. This is where we, MAGES Institute, will be able to assist you.
And we are in a far better position than anyone else in the market to do that because we run our very own AR/VR Studio – MAGES Studio. By running our Studio, serving the real market we will be able to teach you what the market needs. Relevant practical skill sets which will give you an edge on getting a job in the workforce.
All in all, at MAGES we have a combined of more than 50 years of practical on-the-ground experiences! While it is possible to find a good trainer, maybe even a good practitioner but it is hard to get both. And this is what MAGES Institute have!
And our results show! Over the past 11 years, we have commissioned hundreds of creative media professionals, and we are proud to say that about 90% of them got recruited into the industry within a year after graduation. Below show some examples of our graduates joining the respective industries.
Animator
Compositor
Interactive VR Developer
Compositor/Matte Painter
3D Generalist
Senior 3D Modeller
Game Producer
Game Developer
So far, our success has not been gone unnoticed. We are currently being recognized by Singapore Ministry of Education with an Edu-Trust Certification.
Edu-Trust Certification is only awarded to Training institutions which exhibit excellent standards and brings true practical values to the community. Those who qualify the above will be awarded with a one-year Edu-Trust Certification, the few exceptional ones will be awarded with a Four-years Edu-Trust Certification.
Our school was also recently was awarded by The Rookie as the ‘Top 50 Creative Media & Entertainment Schools and Colleges in the World 2020’. Also, in 2019 ‘Top 3 Gaming School in the World 2019 under the Mobile category’! This again solidifies our position as a school that brings practical values to the industry.
Note: AR/VR are using the same game engine used in mobile games production.
Not only are we being recognized, but our students’ works are also being recognized in the industry. We can proudly say that many of our students have regularly won international awards – In 2018, our students’ creation ‘The Horde’ won Game of the Year under mobile category! This shows what we had taught can be effectively applied.
MAGES Institute runs a comprehensive suite of AR / VR courses. Courses for all levels ranging from beginners to advanced level. From part-time to full-time, for all purposes such as education, retail, entertainment, health care, and architecture.
By the end of this program, students will have created and deployed an AR/VR application for different domains/platforms.
In this part time of comprehensive programme, the lessons are broadly breaks down into the following topics:
Learn the programming fundamentals of C# Languages.
Students will master the two most popular game engines, Unity and Unreal Engines. Students will learn how to leverage on those two platforms to create immersive AR/VR experiences.
Learn to understand the Workflow and create Marker Based/ Marker Less AR Experience using Game Technology
In this module, learners understand the foundational knowledge of AR and identify its benefits for real-world applications. Concepts from the contributing field of interaction design will be also introduced in the context of augmented reality. By the end of the course, the learner would have developed a working prototype of an Immersive AR application based on a concept.
Learn to understand the Workflow of and Create Mobile/Desktop Based VR Experience
This module will focus on what makes Immersive Environments functioning & enjoyable and how to create them. Analyze design challenges and propose effective platform-appropriate solutions, generating fully functional, user-focused Virtual Reality experiences.
Learn to develop an XR Application for an Enterprise and learn the process of integrating with Application Program Interface API’s
In this module, students will cultivate the skills to design, program and develop Interactive experiences using Extended Reality software and hardware. Course content will focus on the methodology and technical skills necessary to create meaningful, multisensory, interactive experiences for specific enterprises.
Capstone Studio Practice is a research-based module that integrates concepts and works from throughout the program
By the end of this course, students will have created and deployed an AR/VR/XR application achieving a specific outcome.
After completing the course, you will be able to:
All our courses are taught by industry practitioners with a minimum of 10 years on-the-job experience and 5 years of teaching experience. All our lecturers are current practitioners, and this means that they are in the best position to ensure what you learn is relevant and practical.
As an Academic Director and Lead Lecturer (Games & AR/VR), Rajesh has successfully trained his students for successful employment and many of my ex-students are working in the animation and creative arts industry globally at Prominent Animation, Game, VR/AR companies such as ILM, Electronic Arts, Blizzard, Bungie Studios, Microsoft, Gulfstream Aerospace, etc.
Rajesh has been researching and working with Augmented & Virtual Reality Projects since 2014, designing and implementing AR and VR applications with his focus being on 3D user interfaces, Design and Engineering to Serious Games for Impact, Data Analytics for immersive applications. You will always find Rajesh envisioning and creating something new and exciting. He works at the junction of Design, Technology, and Business. He has been evangelizing the new Immersive Technologies by actively doing workshops on Design for AR and VR, prototyping for AR/VR Technologies, and Applications of XR in Enterprises based on business needs.
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.
David has about 18 years of experience with companies like Zealot Digital, Digital Perception studios, Ksatria Gameworks etc. Some of his work includes development of tools and components for proprietary game engines, development of ZD engine 2.0, game programming, Xbox 1tech demo graphics programming.
He has also conducted various seminars on 3D Arts, involved in 3D animation for companies like Chevron and immensely contributed in Nex-Gen kj-API Game Engine Development. David holds a Diploma from IMUS Institute of Science & Technology.
Business Account Manager
Software Developer
Associate Lecturer
FF&E Designer
Software Engineer
Creative Designer
Entrepreneur
Over the past 10 years, hundreds have benefited from our AR/VR programs. So, what are you waiting for? There is simply nothing to lose by just finding our more, click on ‘Yes, I am interested’ now for a non-obligation pre-course consultation.
PS: Thank you for reading this far, since you are already here why not just press the “Yes I am Interested!” button. There is simply nothing to lose and who knows this might potentially allow you to enter the lucrative growing industry! Not forgetting you might be eligible for grants sponsoring up to 90% of the school fees.
