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Modules What you will learn

Immersive technologies are interdisciplinary in nature and therefore require a broad set of skills. For optimum results, different types of expertise must work in concert and intermesh. That is why we made sure the program content is just as varied.

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In total, the BSc in Immersive Technologies is worth 180 ECTS credits. On the one hand, it will teach you the technical skills required to develop and implement convincing immersive applications, products and services. On the other, you will also gain a foundational understanding of adjacent subject areas.

Fields of competence

Technical implementation skills

You will acquire the necessary technological understanding and the technical skills to develop immersive applications for different industries.

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  • Object-oriented Programming
  • Handling Industry-standard Game Engines
  • Game Development
  • 3D Modelling
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality Development
  • Application Design
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Computer Graphics / ComputerVision
  • Reality/Motion Capture and Digital Embodiment
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • etc.

Human-Computer Interaction Design

To be able to develop immersive applications, you first need to understand the needs, expectations and capabilities of their future users.  That is why you will also study human-computer interaction in depth.

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  • Human Factors and Design
  • Ludology and Game Design
  • Conception and Prototyping
  • Usability, UX Methods and Processes
  • Immersive Storytelling
  • Research and Testing
  • Interaction Design
  • etc. 

Social and Methodology Skills, Transfer Skills

In addition to your technical implementation skills and knowledge in human-computer interaction design, you will also train your social and methodology skills and gain insight into other relevant fields.

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  • Agile Project Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Social, ethical and legal aspects of emerging technologies
  • Soft Skills (ability to work in a team, intercultural skills, self-organization and reflection, communication and presentation skills, etc.)
  • Scientific work and research design
  • etc. 

Elective modules

In addition to the compulsory part of the curriculum, you will have the opportunity to choose from a pool of elective modules to explore specific aspects more deeply according to your personal interests.

What are ECTS credits? 
ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer System. ECTS credits are a unit of measurement for the period of study. Each education and training programme is allocated a certain number of ECTS credits, based on the average duration of the module's completion. One ECTS credit is equivalent to approximately 30 hours of work. ECTS enables the transparent recognition of academic achievements. A bachelor's degree is equivalent to 180 ECTS credits. 

Portrait Ariana Huwiler

"I’m excited by applications that are close to us humans. In immersive technologies, translating the user requirements for hardware and software is as much part of the development process as the design and subsequent implementation of a suitable, performant and appealing solution." - Ariana Huwiler, Research Associate at the HSLU's Immersive Realities Research Lab

 
Portrait Marcel Uhr

"This offering is for techies with a creative flair: adventurous, playful, and with a passion for innovative and interactive human-machine interfaces. They enjoy networked thinking and are keen to learn by trying things out themselves whenever they can." - Marcel B.F. Uhr, lecturer and head of research project at the HSLU’s Immersive Realities Center