The new Immersive Academy complements the National Space Centre’s mission to enhance the science and engineering skills pool in the UK currently spearheaded by the National Space Academy, by highlighting new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) career pathways.
These new programs will act as a catalyst for young people to consider design, visualization, computer science, games development, filmmaking and animation which are all specialist, high demand sectors in the UK and beyond.
WHY IMMERSIVE?
The National Space Centre is home to NSC Creative, an award winning immersive production studio that has been running since 2000.
Additional, future programs will be added that give local young people aged 11-16 an opportunity to get hands-on experience and work alongside NSC teams to co-create new immersive experiences. Participants will build confidence and literacy in emerging technology and collaborative, digital working practices. Creating these unique opportunities will open up new possibilities and aspirations in our local communities.
EXPERIENCE
Gain access to cutting-edge technology and workflows to craft digital environments and experiences in virtual, augmented and mixed reality.
Learn
Learning game engine programming, XR design, 3D modelling and projection mapping for domes.
ENJOY
You’ll learn the skills and techniques with guidance and critiques from industry veterans and have the chance to display your work to the thousands of National Space Centre visitors.
Immersive Design & Development Qualification
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
Inspiring Science
The creation of the NSC Immersive Academy and Reality Lab is supported by the Inspiring Science Fund.
A partnership between the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Wellcome, as well as the Local Growth Fund from Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, The Garfield Weston Foundation and Fidelity UK.
