Virtual Reality & Game Development - Technical Art

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Virtual Reality & Game Development Technical Art

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Virtual Reality & Game Development Technical Art is a full-time program offered at SRH University's Heidelberg campus. The program focuses on the development and design of virtual worlds, combining technical and artistic skills.

Study Content

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Fundamentals of computer science or design, including pixel art
• Concept Art or Programming II
• 3D animation, psychology & sociology, or mixed reality development
• Company foundation or IT law
• The basics of developing virtual worlds
• The scientific view of games
• The history of the German and international games industry
• Game design and the development of game prototypes
• Programming basics, game engines & scripting languages
• Interaction and user interface design, user experience, and software ergonomics
• 3D design, 3D prototyping, and 3D modeling
• Creativity techniques, pitching, presenting, and much more
• Scientific work
• Numerous tools

Career Prospects

As a technical artist, graduates can work in various industries, including:

• Game studios
• Founder teams
• Self-employment/freelancer
• Linking 3D graphics and programming
• Media agencies, advertising, automotive industry, web development, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, film industry
• Master's programs (e.g., applied computer science, computer graphics, image processing, visualization, media informatics)

Admission Requirements

• General higher education entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification or higher education entrance qualification for qualified professionals
• At least two years of vocational training and at least three years of professional experience plus an aptitude test
• Successful completion of the selection process
• A convincing and personal letter of motivation
• A portfolio, portfolio, or work samples are not necessary but will be considered favorably

Tuition Fees

• Monthly fee: € 690
• One-off enrollment fee: € 750
• If coming from a non-EEA country without a residence permit, the enrollment fee is € 1,000, and tuition fees for one semester must be paid in advance

Financing Options

• Educational loans
• Scholarship programs

Application Process

1. Online application via the SRH application portal
2. Selection interview
3. Letter of acceptance and study contract
4. Signing the study contract and sending it back
5. Payment of the enrollment fee
6. Payment of tuition fees (if applicable)
7. Letter of admission
8. Induction week

Research Areas

• Virtual Reality
• Game Development
• Technical Art

Facilities

• VR/AR Lab with various development and test systems
• Media Production Studio
• Eye-tracking lab
• NeuroSky MindWave EEG headset (brain-computer interface)
• 3D printers

Awards and Accreditations

• State-recognized, private university
• Accredited by the German Accreditation Council
• Member of the VR-First initiative

Contact

• SRH University
• Heidelberg campus
• Germany