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Including a large motion capture suite, HDTV Centre and Compositing
Expert software from Foundry, Pixel Logic and Adobe
We have links with the likes of Sony Entertainment and The Mill
Specialise in the design and development of worlds and create interactive experiences in augmented reality.
Step into a digital universe on our Augmented and Virtual Realities course. Acquire the skills and work experience you need to be successful in a growing market, using a combination of professional-grade facilities, live project work, and exposure to award-winning companies.
You'll learn in facilities with the latest technology, just like you would find in industry. You'll have a dedicated motion capture studio, high-end computers and software specifically for games creation at your disposal. We also have PlayStation developer kits and virtual reality equipment, like the HTC Vive and Oculus available for you to use.
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The VR, AR and Mixed Reality Lab (VAX Reality Lab) is equipped with a number of HTC Vive Virtual Reality headsets and a dedicated development area to create, develop and test VR solutions.
You'll also have a large dedicated green screen compositing studio, a 3D motion-capture studio and a large post-production edit facility.
Wearable force-feedback on torso, arms, and head.
VR headsets with wireless adapters. Plus HTC VIVE Pro Eye for eye-tracking technology.
12-seat lab specialised for VR development with HTC VIVE, as well as AR with Android phones.
The centre of post production in the animation department, boasting a number of Apple edit suites and relevant animation software.
The Motion Capture Stage is an industry standard facility that provides training and sessions within Motion Capture, promoting innovation and realism within Animation practices.
VR and AR solutions can also be used in conjunction with the Motion Capture Studio to create mixed or hyper reality experiences for a variety of industries and applications. Our VR, AR and Mixed Reality Labs can be used to create a range of experiences, including training, gaming, palliative care support and shopping experiences.
Find out more about our Immersive Technology facilities.
Find out more about our Henrion Post Production Labs.
The Motion Capture Stage is located in the Cadman Building, working alongside The Smart Zone. This facility hosts sessions that show students how to set up and prepare shoots at a high industry level. The sessions provided give in-depth information that covers each stage, from preparation to exporting data for use within a project.
Our MoCap Studio is used by students from a wide range of subjects, including Film and Media, Games Design, Animation, Drama, Sports Therapy and CGI and Visual Effects.
Find out more about our Motion Capture Stage.
Our graduates leave fully equipped for employment as visual designers in the specialised field of Virtual and Augmented Reality. Other areas of employment include film, visual effects, games, military and medical sector.
Typical graduate roles include:
I feel that the course is making us ready for industry as the lectures constantly relate the course to real world industries and constantly remind us what companies would expect etc.
Senior Lecturer
Jan is a visual effects artist as well as an active researcher in real-time visualisation and technology. His main area of interest is the capture and transfer of 'live camera' data and its implementation using real-time rendering.
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Times Higher Awards 2020
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Midlands Business Awards 2020
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