Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Synopsis

MTD369 Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality aims to equip students with the ability to create virtual reality (VR) applications through the use of Unity. They will learn about concepts governing VR designs as well as the main components of VR development in Unity. Students can apply the VR principles when building VR applications for Google Cardboard. They will be introduced to the AR development environment and will be able to make a basic AR application.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Introduction to Virtual Reality and VR Applications.
VR Scenes and Objects
Unity Basics
VR Platform Experience and Platform Setup
Unity Scripting in C#
Developing a VR experience with Google Cardboard
Interaction in VR
Developing an interactive VR Quiz with 360 Video
Challenges of VR interaction
Introduction to Augmented Reality and AR Applications
AR development environment
Developing an AR mobile application

Learning Outcome

Analyse basic scripting techniques and concepts related to VR through the use of the Unity platform.
Apply the fundamentals of VR design for mobile devices and understand their importance.
Examine the main components of VR development using Unity.
Employ game coding concepts in game design.
Develop a 3D VR application
Create a VR application to be ported to mobile VR using Google Cardboard

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality