Artists & creators
Explore the relationship between creative ideas, physical space and immersive experiences.
XR Academy · 7 masterclasses
Your free
XR course.
Explore immersive technology, creative practice and location-based experiences through one free course with seven masterclasses.
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- Access
- Free
- Course outline
- 7 masterclasses
- Format
- Self-paced learning
- Prior XR knowledge
- Not required, only basic unity knowledge
- Duration
- To be confirmed
- Language
- To be confirmed
About the course
Technology, creativity
and practical understanding.
The XR Academy course connects immersive technology with the ideas, people and places that give it meaning.
The announced masterclasses explore location-based XR with STYLY, design and narrative, presenting an experience, and the social and collective possibilities of immersive media. Together, they form part of one course.
Who it is for
Different backgrounds.
A shared starting point.
Basic Unity knowledge is required, but no prior experience with XR is necessary.
Developers & technical learners
Connect technical interests with XR design, narrative and audience experience.
Students & emerging professionals
Find an accessible introduction to immersive practice, whatever your area of study.
Professionals
Build your understanding of XR and its creative, social and practical possibilities.
Educators & cultural practitioners
Explore immersive media through the perspectives of learning, culture and community.
Learning themes
What you will learn
Learning themes based on the announced masterclasses. Final learning outcomes will be confirmed with the complete course outline.
Place & immersive experience
Explore how physical locations become the setting for XR experiences built with STYLY.
Design & narrative
Develop an understanding of design and narrative within a STYLY experience.
Presenting an experience
Explore how an XR experience can be communicated through a demo.
Community & shared presence
Consider social impact, collective presence and approaches to co-designing XR with communities.
Masterclass overview
One course.
7 masterclasses.
Explore the seven masterclasses below. Further session details will be added when confirmed.
01Masterclass 01Building Location-Based XR Experiences with STYLY
Explore how physical locations become the setting for XR experiences built with STYLY.
02Masterclass 02Advanced Design, Narrative & Demoing Your Experience with STYLY
Develop the design and narrative of a STYLY experience, and explore how to present it in a demo.
03Masterclass 03Social Impact, Collective Presence & Community Co-design
Explore social impact, shared presence and approaches to co-designing XR experiences with communities.
04Masterclass 04XR AI World-Building
Explore how AI can support immersive world-building, spatial design and XR creation.
05Masterclass 05Designing for Presence & Virtual Embodiment
Explore how presence, embodiment and interaction shape immersive XR experiences.
06Masterclass 06How to Navigate the Immersive Festivals’ Markets Circuit
Learn how XR projects are positioned, presented and connected across immersive festivals and markets.
07Masterclass 07XR Foundations & Spatial Storytelling
Build a foundation in XR and explore how stories can be designed for spatial environments.
Course structure
A clear framework
for independent learning.
One connected course
The masterclasses belong to the same XR Academy course, bringing different perspectives into a shared learning experience.
7 masterclasses
The full outline will bring together all seven sessions. Detailed lesson and activity information is still being confirmed.
An independent pace
Work through the learning content at your own pace. Any completion requirements will be stated separately.
Learning format
Learn at
your own pace.
Free independent learning is the core offer. Individual coaching is available as a separate, optional paid form of support.
Learning takes place in Moodle. Duration, delivery language and technical requirements will be listed here once confirmed.
- Learning format
- Self-paced learning
- Learning materials
- Masterclasses, learning content and resources
- Estimated duration
- To be confirmed
- Course language
- To be confirmed
- Equipment & software
- To be confirmed
Assessment
Show what
you’ve learned.
At the end of the course, you will complete an assessment to demonstrate what you have learned.
The assessment format and completion criteria will be shared before you begin the assessment.
- When
- At the end of the course
- Assessment format
- To be confirmed
- Completion criteria
- To be confirmed
Credentials
A record of
your learning.
The intended model is one overall digital credential for successful programme completion. Assessment requirements, issuing and verification details are still being developed.
In development. Credential issuing and verification are not yet active. Final availability and requirements will be published when confirmed.
LEARNINGCREDENTIAL
Practical learning.
Visible achievement.
Programme completion credential
Awarded toLearner name
LearningDefined outcomes
EvidenceAssessed work
Issued byAwarding organisation
XR ACADEMYPORTABLE · VERIFIABLE
Illustrative credential design — not an issued award.
Credential model in development.
Free access
The course is free.
Start with curiosity.
Access the XR Academy learning content, masterclasses and resources without a course fee. Paid coaching is optional and is not required to take the course.
Your next step
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Optional · Paid one-to-one support
Want personal
guidance?
Individual coaching offers personalised support for your goals, projects and learning needs. It can focus on feedback, creative or technical questions, and project or professional development.
You can take the free course independently. Coaching is a separate paid service; availability, scope and fees are confirmed by the team.
Free XR Academy course
Start building
your XR knowledge.
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