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There are 4 modules in this course
This course will introduce you to Virtual Reality (VR). The course will teach you everything from the basics of VR- the hardware and the history of VR- to different applications of VR, the psychology of Virtual Reality, and the challenges of the medium.
The course is designed for people who are new to VR as a medium. You may have experienced some virtual reality before, and may have some hardware- but this course is suitable to individuals who have never experienced VR and those who do not have much hardware- we will explain Mobile VR as well as devices such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
Introduction to Virtual Reality is the first course in the Virtual Reality Specialisation. A learner with no previous experience in Virtual Reality and/or game programming will be able to evaluate existing VR applications, and design, test, and implement their own VR experiences/games using Unity by the end of the specialisation.
In this week, we’ll cover the basics of VR. We’ll start by sharing a definition of Virtual Reality, and exploring VR hardware, and then you’ll see demonstrations of a range of VR Head Mounted Devices. In the latter part of the week, you will hear more about the history of Virtual Reality and finish the week by drafting your ideas for a VR application.
Welcome to the Virtual Reality Specialisation!•5 minutes
Welcome to Introduction to Virtual Reality!•1 minute
Introduction to Week 1•1 minute
What is VR and how is it different from other media?•5 minutes
VR displays•9 minutes
Tracking•6 minutes
CAVE VR Systems•8 minutes
Part 1 | VR in the Analogue Age•7 minutes
Part 2 | VR in the Digital Age•17 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Course blog•10 minutes
Where to Download VR Apps•10 minutes
VR History•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
VR HMDs and VR History•30 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 40 minutes
Introduce Yourself!•10 minutes
What Do You Think VR Is?•10 minutes
VR Head Mounted Devices (HMDs)•10 minutes
When Was the First Time You Heard About the Concept of Virtual Reality?•10 minutes
VR Applications
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
This week, you’ll learn more about the different applications of VR- from news and documentaries, to sports, therapy, and games. You will also learn more about the VR Technical Framework, and will have the opportunity to share your thoughts on VR applications with your peers.
Introduction to the VR Technical Framework•6 minutes
360 Video and Model Based VR•7 minutes
Being Someone Else•4 minutes
Sports•3 minutes
News and Documentary Films•2 minutes
Scientific Data Visualisation•4 minutes
Medical Training•3 minutes
Physical Rehabilitation and Psychotherapy•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
Further Reading on 360 Video•10 minutes
Being Someone Else•10 minutes
VR in News and Documentary Films•10 minutes
Medical Training•10 minutes
VR in Physical Rehabilitation and Psychotherapy•10 minutes
Enhancing Our Lives with Virtual Reality•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
VR Applications•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Design Your VR Application | First Draft•120 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
VR Applications•10 minutes
The Future of VR Applications•10 minutes
The Psychology of VR: the Three Illusions
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
In this week, Professor Mel Slater will take us through the Three Illusions. We’ll discuss Place Illusion, Plausibility Illusion, and Embodiment Illusion, with some interesting tricks along the way!
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Reviewed on May 3, 2021
According to me, it was a wonderful introduction to the medium of VR and the topics discussed surely help establish a strong base to ground my applications on, in the future.
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Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
This course is very beneficial for anyone who want to gain knowledge in VR (virtual Reality).And I feel that now I have more knowledge,more Idea about in this VR field :)
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Reviewed on May 21, 2020
Sylvia makes a very good effort to explain of all the basics of VR. I have now a lot of ideas and a good understanding of the impacts it might bring in the future.
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