Introduction to Game Technologies PGCert: Information Session

DATE: Tuesday 25 July 23

TIME:12:30pm - 1:30pm

PLACE: Ormeau Baths, Belfast, Pixel Mill, Dolby Room

Link for Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-game-technologies-pgcert-information-session-tickets-671414878977

QUB MediaLab invite you to join us for an information session about our new PGCert: Introduction to Games Technologies, funded by the Department for the Economy’s Skill Up programme.

The Department for the Economy, with funding from the Northern Ireland Office and the Department of Finance, is supporting free short courses to help you re-train and re-skill, through SKILL UP – the flexible skills programme.

No tuition fees are payable by eligible students for the programme. To check if you are eligible for funding, please see advice on Who Can Apply: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/skill-up-flexible-skills-fund/

This briefing session, led by course leaders Dr Jia-Rey Chang and Dr Darragh Lydon, will be an opportunity to find out more about the course and to ask questions.

Catering will be provided. Click this link for directions:

https://goo.gl/maps/AagAFYfstBHruiNC6

 

About the Course:

The convergence of technologies, platforms and creative practices around virtual worldbuilding has gained considerable momentum in recent years. The so-called Metaverse is currently providing much focus for new approaches to XR (extended reality), virtual production and digital twining with numerous applications across arts, social sciences, engineering, health and education.

The Introduction to Games Technologies allows students from a wide range of backgrounds to understand the tools, technologies and processes which make virtual worldbuilding, design and creativity work together in creating 3D environments.

Students gain practical skills in game engine programming on platforms including Unity, Unreal and Blender. This addresses specific skills gaps across industry where expertise and experience of the opportunities afforded by these new media tools will become increasingly important. The programme aims to recruit students from a wide range of employment and disciplinary backgrounds where the applications of these advanced media production technologies are becoming increasingly important.

For more course information, and to apply, visit:

https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/introduction-games-technologies-pgcert/

Please let us know if you have any access or dietary requirements for this event:

Email: MediaLab@qub.ac.uk