3D Interface Technologies (graphics rendering and GPGPU Fundamentals)

This microcredential focuses on visualising and interacting with 3D data, whether it's acquired from the real world or generated synthetically. The topics covered include 3D data acquisition, the mathematical fundamentals of 3D graphics, 3D application development for web and mobile platforms, rendering techniques for use with volumetric data and advanced 3D visualisation systems, which are very desirable skills today. The assessment for this valuable microcredential consists of a terminal examination and an assignment where the student demonstrates their practical skills through creating a bespoke sensor driven immersive 3D visualisation system.

1. To understand and apply the mathematical concepts relating to 3D user interface design.

2. To integrate custom-made 3D computer graphics software with the appropriate sensors to create sensor driven immersive 3D visualisation systems.

3. To understand and apply the design processes relating to mobile application development and 3D application development in both familiar and unfamiliar situations.

4. To design and conduct experiments to determine the performance and accuracy of a bespoke 3D user interface.

5. To understand the concepts from physics and medicine that relate to the acquisition of medical image data and explain the ethical issues associated with the acquisition of 3D data in this context.

6. To briefly describe the relevant advantages and disadvantages of their own 3D interface system; write reports and summarise their own work in abstracts, act on instructions related to the development of a bespoke 3D interface system and give clear instructions explaining how the developed system should be used.

A Primary Honours degree, Level 8 in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Sciences or other Cognate/Engineering Disciplines. Applications are also invited from diverse educational and/or employment backgrounds, with applications evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 
And also to indicate the required documentation:

• Please provide Academic Transcripts for final year of study where appropriate (English translation)
• All applicants must submit a copy of their passport
• If applicable, evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see here.

There is no availability for a deferred entry onto a micro-credential.

For further information regarding the HCI learner subsidy eligibility criteria please click here. (https://hea.ie/skills-engagement/hci-pillar-3-micro-credentials-learner-fee-subsidy/).