This unit introduces students to the fascinating world of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), focusing on the design principles and content creation processes behind these technologies. Students will explore interactive and cognitive functions of VR and AR systems, develop assets, and use cutting-edge tools and platforms to create and deploy immersive experiences. This course makes use of the latest VR headsets and industry standard software and techniques.
Create immersive Virtual Reality environments and Augmented Reality applications using industry-standard tools like Unity and 3D modelling programs. From concept to execution, students will explore the entire development process, applying advanced techniques to bring their interactive VR and AR projects to life.
Students will use Unity to design an interactive VR environment. Whether crafting an island, office building, or moonscape, the world might feature interactive objects and a narrative that unfolds as users explore via teleportation. The focus will be on creating a cohesive, engaging atmosphere with strategic interactions, hidden areas, and mood-enhancing elements like audio, lighting, and particle effects. This unit is a showcase for developing immersive digital environments.
In this unit, students will design an augmented reality (AR) experience, where a hidden virtual world is unlocked by a special "key" object. By blending real and virtual environments, users will interact with a secret portal that reveals a unique world concealed behind a physical surface. Students will focus on creative design, prototyping, and seamless integration of virtual elements with the real world. This project encourages experimentation with 3D modelling, animation, and audio to craft immersive AR scenes.
