Did you know that the demand for real-time 3D (RT3D) development talent is growing at a rate 601% faster than the overall labor market?* The needs of consumers and industry are changing and this translates into increased demand for real-time 3D experiences. Higher education institutions are looking for new ways to grow enrollment and prepare their students to be successful in high-growth careers. In this article, we will explore the Unity Academic Alliance (UAA) as a solution to help post-secondary institutions quickly start or enhance an existing RT3D program.

What is RT3D?

Think of Real-time 3D like this – What was static before becomes interactive. What was nonsynchronous becomes real-time. What was 2D becomes 3D. This means you can create completely interactive, 3D models, environments, and entire virtual worlds. RT3D experiences are fundamentally both immersive and interactive. Unity is the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive RT3D (real-time 3D) content.

Prepare Students for High Growth Careers

As the needs of consumers and industry change, there is an accelerated demand for real-time 3D (RT3D) experiences. In fact, RT3D and XR are powering a 4th industrial revolution and Unity is part of it. Real-time 3D and Extended Reality (XR) are powering a 4th industrial revolution and Unity is part of it.

Many may associate Unity with game development. It’s true – Unity has had great success there, but today Unity is used for much more. For example, in the Entertainment & Media industry, it is used to help create next-generation animation and film experiences. Unity is also used for tasks such as optimizing design, cost, and safety in industries like Engineering, Construction, and Architecture. Unity is also used to drive efficiencies in vehicle and product development in the Transportation, Automotive, and Manufacturing industries. Real-time 3D skills are the key to your students securing high-demand roles in gaming, augmented reality, virtual reality, engineering, and other fields.

Start or Expand Innovative RT3D Programs

The Unity Academic Alliance (UAA) is designed to help post-secondary institutions quickly start or enhance an existing RT3D program. UAA offers competency-based curriculum frameworks, faculty & student certifications, and discounts on Unity license-based products. Upskill your educators. Professional development and Unity certifications that empower faculty to learn and teach future-proof skills. UAA offers a school innovator community where you can explore best practices, stay on top of Unity developments, and learn from innovative education leaders.

You’ll also have access to industry-aligned products at academic prices. This includes Unity Pro, Reflect for producing real-time 3D design reviews, MARS for creating intelligent AR experiences, Pixyz for unlocking your 3D data for real-time development, and more. Unity Academic Alliance provides a value of up to $33,600 USD worth of Unity Certification exams, courseware, and practice test materials for your students.

Take the Next Step

If you have any questions or would like a quote – please contact Studica for more information. Studica is a Unity Authorized Reseller and innovative solution supplier of future-focused technologies that caters to the education market and industry. You can also visit our website to learn more about the Unity Academic Alliance.

* https://www.burning-glass.com/wp-content/uploads/Visualizing_future_3D_skills.pdf