Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Expert Class Immersive Storytelling 38194/3630/2627/1/45
Study guide

Expert Class Immersive Storytelling

38194/3630/2627/1/45
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 8 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Leonard Elias
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 208,00 hours

Caution

IPMDI/GDM/018

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

In this expert class, you will learn how to tell a story in virtual reality (VR). By prototyping VR experiences, you will learn how to convincingly immerse the viewer in another reality through narrative techniques. Under the theme 'Merging Realities', we will explore how to merge the boundaries between reality and virtuality for the viewer.

Students with prior knowledge in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender or 3D scanning techniques such as photogrammetry are warmly recommended to participate.

Course content

These topics are covered:

  • Telling a story in VR
  • Creating a VR experience
  • Developing a VR story concept
  • Preparing and delivering a professional 360° video recording
  • Professionally editing 360° video and audio
  • Creatively applying immersive storytelling techniques

Study material (list)

Adobe Creative softwareMandatory
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory
Study guideMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum30,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours178,00 hours

Evaluation (text)

For the conditions governing the resitting of a missed (partial) examination within and outside the examination periods, please refer to the Teaching and Examination Regulations.

Outside the examination period, the following also applies: Not every assessment activity can be resat for organisational or pedagogical reasons.

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series100,00Digital / presentation
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series100,00Digital / presentation