Immersive Media Development

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 5014
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Course ID
204221
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will author and develop cutting-edge standalone immersive media experiences. Students will not only have the opportunity to explore managerial methods and techniques commonly used in the immersive media industry, but will also cover technical topics relevant to next-generation creative professionals. These topics include game-engine use and initial setup methods, SDK (Software Development Kit) integration, asset management, lighting techniques, rendering methods, coding and scripting differences, and platform-oriented final build optimisation.

Course learning outcomes

  • Construct and manage an immersive media development project in line with industry practices.
  • Demonstrate development pipeline understanding in regard to digital asset infusion within game-engine frameworks.
  • Integrate and adapt immersive media design paradigms within a fully-functioning immersive media experience.
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge across a variety of hardware and software platforms used for immersive media content development.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions, Assignment, Skills Demonstration, Skills Demonstration

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Study Master of Immersive Media Technologies at Adelaide University - Information for Domestic students