Approaches for immersive media curriculum implementation

Abstract

The rapid expansion of availability, affordability and implementation of immersive media technologies in the market place has spawned an increasing interest in integration of design and production methodologies into higher education curriculum, while simultaneously posing a host of challenges to educators when with regards to resources, pedagogy and identifying industry needs. This panel brings together the directors of programs from Texas A&M University, The Ringling College of Art + Design, and Drexel University who have integrated immersive media into existing programs in visualization, as well as launched entire degree programs focused on the teaching design and production methodologies, to share and discuss their experiences with fellow