Master in Design for Immersive Experiences and XR
Master in Design for Immersive Experiences and XR
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCIES AND XR DESIGN
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCIES AND XR DESIGN
This intensive program immerses students in the dynamic world of videogame design and virtual environments, covering a wide spectrum of skills and knowledge essential to the field.
The curriculum is designed to equip students with practical, hands-on experience, allowing them to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios.
Throughout the program, students engage in practical projects and collaborative ventures, culminating in a thesis project focused on pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences and extended realities (XR) design.
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EXPLORE THE Master in Design for Immersive Experiences and XR PROGRAM
EXPLORE THE Master in Design for Immersive Experiences and XR PROGRAM
The study plan offers a comprehensive journey through immersive design, combining technology, storytelling, and spatial experience. Students begin by building a solid foundation in creative coding, extended realities (XR), physical-digital prototyping, and human-computer interaction. As the program advances, they explore sound and motion design, interactive narratives, worldbuilding, and transformative play.
In the final term, students deepen their expertise in areas like real-time graphics, embodied spatial media, UX, AI, and gamification. This progression is structured around three Design Studios, where students apply their learning through hands-on projects that prepare them to develop a unique, future-facing thesis and a professional portfolio.
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- Start-up Bootcamp
- First term
- Second Term
- Third TERM
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*Please note that our program content is continually updated to remain in sync with market demands. Therefore, we advise you that the content is subject to change and it can be dependent on student demand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses are included in the MDes curriculum?
Modules cover Human-Computer Interaction, XR, Creative Coding, Tangible Interfaces, Worldbuilding, Interactive Narratives, Sound Design, Creative AI, Gamification, and a Thesis Project.
Does the program cover extended reality technologies?
Yes. XR is central to the curriculum, including AR, VR, and mixed reality.
Are there practical projects in immersive experience design?
Absolutely. Every term is studio-based and project-driven, leading to a portfolio-defining final project.
How is the study plan structured?
- Term 1: Hybrid Experience (XR, coding, physical computing).
- Term 2: Virtual Narratives (storytelling, play, worldbuilding, sound).
- Term 3: Design Futures (thesis project, advanced tools like AI, real-time graphics, immersive experience).
Can I specialize in interaction design or XR?
Yes. While you gain broad training, your thesis project allows you to specialize in XR, interaction design, or narrative design.