IIT Madras, VyVoxel International Firm to launch AR/VR programming course, apply by Mar 31

The course is offered in online mode and has a duration of 60 hours. The last date to apply is March 31, 2024. The first batch will commence on April 1, 2024.

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IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with VyVoxel, an international AR/VR/MR company, to offer a course on Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality (AR/VR) programming for students to build a career in this cutting-edge field.

The course is offered in online mode and has a duration of 60 hours. The last date to apply is March 31, 2024. The first batch will commence on April 1, 2024. As the course is being taught online, there will be no restrictions on students admitted to each batch.

Those interested can enrol through the following link – https://digitalskills.pravartak.org.in/course_details.php?courseID=95

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Balamurali Shankar, chief knowledge officer, Digital Skills Academy – IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies, said, “AR and VR as a field are at a tipping point with hardware, software and technology adoption reaching critical mass. It is imperative now to create talent pools that can service industry needs in the coming years. It is an exciting area growing exponentially with applications in various industries and we are elated to be able to partner with VyVoxel in bringing this course to students.”

Augmented and Virtual Reality as a field has seen several technological advancements recently. As per IIT-M, the market analysts predict the AR and VR market to reach a size of $71.2 billion to $372.73 billion by 2032, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) ranging from 23.2% to 39.8%.

This course in AR and VR programming bridges the need for qualified professionals in the field. It provides theory and programming experience using industry-standard tools such as Unity 3D, C# programming, Vuphoria and XR Interaction kit among others. It teaches students how to design, code and publish AR and VR applications to mobile devices (both Android and iOS), tablets, and headsets.

Students also get a chance to work on industry-level projects so that they are ready to be a part of this field. The course has been designed by AR and VR professionals with in-depth project knowledge and a clear understanding the industry needs.

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The course covers the basics of 3D modelling, marker, and marker less AR, Virtual Reality programming and interaction and its applications in training, manufacturing and field service, C# programming, user interface design and exposure to applications in various industries such as healthcare, logistics, retail, ecommerce, branding and product launches, architecture etc.

VyVoxel is a company based in Santa Clara, USA and in Chennai specialising in visual computing and application development.