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GRX Immersive Academy
GRX Immersive Academy contains a series of industry-recognized courses and educational programs in XR for students, corporations, educators, and non-profits.
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To provide students with learning directly related to their immersive interests, our on-demand, a la carte courses are laid out into two unique program pathways:
Real-time 3D Industry
Creative Industry
Interested in courses in both pathways? No problem. Students are allowed to select courses in either program.
Real-time 3D Pathway
These courses are designed to provide students with the technical skills and training to begin junior, assistant, and apprenticeship positions in Level Design, 3D Modeling, and VR Game Design. These gateway roles can lead to careers in the following: Survey Technician, 3D Modeling, Digital Artist, Content Creator, Motion Capture Specialist, Lighting and Compositing Artist, Virtual Production technician, Real-Time Artist, VFX Artist, Technical Artist.
8 Weeks
Intro to Virtual Production
Introduction to Virtual Production is an eight-week course introducing students to Unreal Engine and virtual production workflows. Students, we will create a simple project showcasing a typical Unreal Engine workflow to an XR Production. Through hands-on examples, we will learn the different uses and tools in virtual production: setting up a level, importing and reviewing 3D assets, building and lighting basic environments, motion capture, and creating a scene using real-time workflows. Participants will explore how Unreal Engine is used for different roles throughout the film industry and how essential art pipelines are used in the growing field of virtual production.
PRICE: $1,795 per participant
*For licensing or corporate/enterprise rates, complete this intake form.
16 WEEKS
Unreal Engine Foundations
Unreal Engine Foundations is a 16-week course designed to provide an overview and foundational understanding of critical aspects of using Unreal Engine for beginners while building their portfolios. It offers foundational technical knowledge, which aids students in building the foundational skills to secure roles in creative industries, such as Environment artists, Gaming developers, Technical artists, and Virtual Production assistants. Students will learn the basics of navigating the Unreal Engine, creating landscapes, understanding the Blueprint Scripting System, using animations, and incorporating these topics into creating a cinematic sequence.
PRICE: $2,995 participant
*For licensing or corporate/enterprise rates, complete this intake form.
Creative Industry Pathway
These courses are designed to provide students with the technical skills and training to begin creative careers in education, marketing and advertising, gaming, media and entertainment, music, and creative entrepreneurship.
10 hours
Intro to Immersive Media
Introduction to Immersive Media is a 10-hour course introducing students to immersive media. In this on-demand course, participants learn the essentials of immersive storytelling and visual engagement, get insights into industry opportunities, and prepare for a creative career in this emerging field. Exit the course with a ready-to-expand project that sets the stage for advanced study.
PRICE: $295 per participant
6 WEEKS
*Arts, Beats, & Tech
The GRX Immersive Labs Arts, Beats & Tech program is a creative collaboration application for desktop and virtual reality to enrich educational goals embodied by STEAM through music and spoken word production.
PRICE: App is FREE and available on the Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Click here to visit app.
*Note: While the ABT application and curriculum is free, there is a fee for accessing additional live instruction. For information on in-person live instruction and hosting, please contact us by completing the intake form for consultation.
3 DAYS
Photogrammetry
Photogrammetry is a three-day course that provides students with scanning, primarily digital artists interested in producing 3D models or hyper-realistic textures for production and surveying. Participants will learn the fundamentals of digital photogrammetry for journalism, surveying, and other immersive media projects.
PRICE: $99 per participant
10 hours
Generative AI
This 10-hour course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in generative techniques for writing, images, and video creation. From Mocap video and crafting compelling prompts to utilizing popular tools, this course offers an in-depth look into the innovative field of Generative AI.
PRICE: $99 per participant
6 WEEKS
*360VR
360VR is a six-week program allowing students to collaborate and create virtual reality projects. The course gives students the whole experience of producing a VR360° film production and teaches participants about opportunities in creative entrepreneurship.
*Note: Pricing for 360VR is for the curriculum licensing or in-person enterprise training only. It does not include cinematography equipment or studio access. Please contact us and complete the intake form for consultation.
1 week
TwinMotion Essentials
This one-week on-demand course will equip learners with the skills and techniques to create immersive and visually striking architectural scenes using Twinmotion and Unreal Engine. The course gradually moves towards advanced techniques in Twinmotion to conversion into an Unreal Engine Project, ensuring a solid foundational understanding of both software.
PRICE: $99 per participant
*For licensing or corporate/enterprise rates, complete this intake form.
Recommended Specifications for Courses
Windows
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 9th Generation / AMD Ryzen™ 7 3700 or later
RAM: 16 GB
Operating SystemS: Windows 10 64-bit
VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 570 or better
STORAGE SPACE: 100-150 GB free
Mac
CPU: Quad-core Intel, 2.5 GHz or faster
RAM: 8GB
Operating System: Latest MacOS Monterey,
Video Card: Metal 1.2 Compatible Graphics Card
Storage Space: 100-150 GB free
Sign up today and learn the immersive skills that can elevate your creative and workplace opportunities.
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