New Virtual Reality Degree

London College of Communication launches a new virtual reality degree in response to growing demand within the creative industries.

21:31 17 September 2018

London College of Communication has announced that it is adding undergraduate BA (Hons) Virtual Reality degree and a postgraduate MA Virtual Reality degree courses in October as part of its Screen School.

 

The courses cover VR storytelling and creative techniques and is designed to equip students with the skills commonly required in many different creative fields, including marketing, film, advertising and media.

 

Ana-Despina Tudor, course leader of MA Virtual Reality, said: “As more film and media companies experiment with VR content, we’re seeing increased demand from the wider industry for skilled virtual reality experts, which is why it’s so exciting to open these two dedicated courses at London College of Communication,”

 

“In just a few years, these graduates will gain the skills and understanding to incorporate this emerging technology across various industries, including in technical careers and roles that are entirely new.”

 

Larra Anderson, Dean of Screen at London College of Communication, added: “Throughout the process of developing and implementing these courses, we’ve engaged with key VR industry professionals and have received positive feedback that London College of Communication is producing exactly what the industry needs: graduates with both the skills and ideas to further evolve VR practices in the creative fields,”