Course Summary
This course explores how Immersive technologies, virtual, augmented and mixed reality can be leveraged in order to add a new dimension to how you tell stories. You will learn about 360 filming/editing, immersive sound, game engines, photogrammetry and about creating compelling stories.
This short course will empower you to immerse your audience within your story and tell it in an innovative way. With practical hands on sessions as well as online tutorials, you can explore these tools. The course will allow you to apply these skills to your own practice. Join us and discover the limitless possibilities of immersive technologies!
On successful completion, students will receive a Certificate in Professional Skills (Immersive Storytelling) – Level 9, 10 ECTS.
Course content will include:
- Introduction to Storytelling: definition and applications of immersive storytelling, case studies of immersive storytelling in different contexts (film, gaming, cultural heritage)
- Principles of Storytelling: narrative, character and character development, plot, structure and arc, conflict and resolution
- Techniques for World-Building: interactivity, sound, design, perspective, context
- Technologies for Storytelling: Unity, Unreal Engine, VR/AR/XR
- Designing Experiences: games, film, XR, live performance
- Ethics + Social Impact
- Project Development
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
A recognised undergraduate degree, issued at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.
Application Details
Fees for this course in 2024/2025 are €550, subsidised by the Higher Education Authority’s Human Capital Initiative. Check your eligibility HERE
Once offered a place on the course, you will be asked to complete a declaration form to confirm your eligibility.
Fees for those who do not meet the eligibility criteria above are €1,100.
Fill in the CFA@IADT scholarship application form HERE
Application Date:
01/05/2025
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
