Immersive Media (VR/AR)
Certificate of Achievement Film & Television · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate is designed to be a comprehensive 2-year study in both Virtual and Augmented Reality within the growing field of Immersive Media, including targeted courses in the related specializations necessary for a well-rounded base of knowledge and practice. Transitioning from simple 360-degree video and audio capture through computer graphic-based 3D Modeling and Video Game Development principles will gradually add higher level skill and increased immersion into the course content. An Advanced Development Lab will be offered at the summit to allow students ample access to the specialized technology needed to create portfolio-level VR and AR projects with the intent of using these works to obtain gainful employment and/or internships in this rapidly growing field.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- The Immersive Media & VR program offers a Certificate of Achievement that, when completed, gives the student the basic skills required for entry-level positions in Immersive Media based industries. Furthermore, the skills learned will provide students with the fundamental skillsets required for a wide range of positions in Multimedia and Game-related industries in the areas of 360 Video, Spatial Audio, XR Development & Content Creation, Motion and Performance Capture, Immersive Game Design & 3D Content Creation for Immersive Media.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DMAD A281 | 3D Computer Graphics Animation | 3 |
| FILM A196 | Introduction to Visual Effects | 3 |
| FILM A220 | Introduction to Immersive Media (VR/AR) | 3 |
| FILM A222 | Introduction to Performance Capture | 3 |
| FILM A223 | Immersive Video Game Development 1 | 3 |
| FILM A226 | Coding Basics for Immersive Media Applications | 3 |
| FILM A231 | Immersive Media Development Lab 1 | 2 |
| Restricted Electives | 9 | |
| ART A135 | Digital Painting | |
| ART A143 | Story Illustration Techniques | |
| FILM A107 | History of Video Games | |
| orFILM A107H | History of Video Games Honors | |
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | |
| FILM A113 | Audio Workshop | |
| FILM A193 | Sound Design for Film & Television | |
| FILM A194 | Editing 1 | |
| FILM A225 | 360 Spatial Audio for Immersive Media | |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture | |
| FILM A229 | The Business of Immersive Media (VR/AR) | |
| FILM A234 | 3D Modeling for Immersive Applications | |
| FILM A262 | Cinematography | |
| FILM A265 | Documentary Production | |
| Total Units | 29 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FILM A220 | Introduction to Immersive Media (VR/AR) |
| DMAD A281 | 3D Computer Graphics Animation |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 2-4 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FILM A223 |
| FILM A194 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FILM A222 |
| FILM A196 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FILM A226 |
| FILM A231 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 1 |
- Restricted Electives require 9 units