Immersive Journalism

AY2022/2023 Semester 2

VR is the new medium that press companies such as the New York Times is engaging with to create immersive journalism - which allows the audience to experience a narrative news journey by bringing them into the story. This course will train you in developing immersive journalism experiences, through the use of virtual reality (VR) technologies. You will learn about the basic concepts of VR, the factors that make a compelling immersive experience, and produce immersive journalism pieces. The course will appeal to you if you wish to explore one of journalism's most exciting tools and equip themselves with skills for the digital landscape. The class is a sandbox for journalism, technology and creativity, and will position you to be ready for the future of digital journalism.