Add-on programme in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
This programme is suitable for candidates who are interested in producing content for new technologies as Virtual and Augmented Reality, and possess skills within Digital Arts and/or Technology.
- Campus
- Hamar
- Duration
- 1 year
- Structure
- Full time
- Credits
- 60
- Teaching language
- EN
- Startup
- August
- Price
- Semester fee
- Application deadline
- Apr. 15, 2024
Start of studies
Semesterstart 19th of September 2024
About the Programme
This study is a practical and technology driven education that will help you ensure qualified competence in new technology for both public and private industries. The study provides both basic and advanced knowledge and skills in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for use in training purposes within education, industry and "edutainment".
You gain expertise in combining digital tools, techniques, methods, forms of expression and concepts related to creative processes in VR and AR production. The study focuses on content production for "edutainment", industry and education. The education gives students the opportunity to work on the next generation of "edutainment" solutions that combine innovative entertainment concepts with VR and AR software.
This is a post-graduate program offered for students with at least a Bachelor's degree in relevant areas such as 3D-modelling, computer programming, game development, computer science and web and user interface / user experience design. The study also gives the opportunity to continue on a master degree within the planned master in "Serious Games & XR" at the Game School, (starting fall 2024).
Application deadline and admission
Admission requirements
A Norwegian bachelor’s degree or an education that is recognized as being equivalent to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree.
Your degree from higher education must include at least 80 ECTS credits or equivalent in-game technology, 3D Animation, digital art, computer science, game design or similar fields.
Make sure to familiarize yourself with the document requirements.
English Language requirements
Applicants must document their proficiency in English at a certain level.
The English language requirements apply to all except applicants native to the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia or the nordic countries, who are not required to document any language proficiency.
You will find the list of accepted courses and minimum scores accepted here.
Interview
Based on the application, applicants who meet the admission criteria could be invited for an admission interview for further approval. Candidates will be selected based on their qualifications and experience, and outcomes of the formal interview when conducted. Candidates are responsible for their own application and interview costs.
How to apply
If you do not have a Norwegian ID number
For full-time, choose "6451 Add-on Programme in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, fulltime 60 sp" under English taught programmes.
For part-time, choose "6452 Add-on Programme in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, fulltime 60 sp" under English taught programmes.
If you have a Norwegian ID number
For full-time, choose "6464 Add-on Programme in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, fulltime 60 sp" under Further education and bachelor level.
For part-time, choose "6465 Add-on Programme in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, fulltime 60 sp" under Further education and bachelor level.
Find more information regarding application and admission here.
How much does it cost?
You must pay the semester fee each semester. More about semester fee here.
All students must purchase their own VR headset before starting their studies. The VR headset must be of type Quest 2 or 3. If you have questions about equipment for the study, send them to spillskolen@inn.no.
PC/MAC and software
Students are expected to have their own laptop according to a given requirement specification, as well as updated software. Here are the system requirements for PC and MAC for the academic year 2023/2024. The university can help with advice regarding the acquisition of equipment and software, questions about equipment and software should be sent to spillskolen@inn.no.
System requirements for PC/MAC, for studies at the Game School
Curricula and courses
For detailed information on the programme, view the study plan.
Search all study plans search study plans and courses.
Practical experiential learning
Virtual and augmented reality is a practice-oriented study. In the last semester (last year part-time), the students will work on real problems in collaboration with businesses and staff at the university. The focus will be on product development for customers as well as working in interdisciplinary teams. Focus will also be on project management for technical productions and project follow-up in product development and content production for customers.
Further education opportunities
Students who complete a year's study in Virtual and Augmented Reality will be eligible to apply for admission to the Game School’s planned master's degree. This program can also enable admission to other master's programs internationally within VR and AR.
Why study Virtual Reality at The Game School in Hamar?
Hamar is considered the game capital of Norway, hosting many companies specializing in game development. The Game School brings together a large interdisciplinary academic community within the fields of game technology, simulation, virtual reality, augmented reality, animation and digital art, and is part of the Faculty of Audiovisual Media and Creative Technologies. The faculty collaborates closely with local, national and international industries.
The Game School is situated at Campus Hamar. Hamar is the largest city in Innlandet county and has a central and idyllic location along the banks of Norway's largest lake, Mjøsa, close to the capital city and Oslo airport. The campus is conveniently located in the city centre. The local region has several historical sites and offers a large variety of cultural events and outdoor activities. Hamar is the proud host for the yearly VR/AR/XR conference, the Nordic VR Forum, and the largest annual computer gathering in Norway, the Gathering (external links).
Contact us
- bard.gunnerud@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 62 51 72 36
- lene.minge@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 62 43 08 22
- ingelinn.slagsvold@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 62 51 77 29