Immersion: Virtual, Augmented, & 360 Realities ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Virtual and augmented realities (VR/AR) and work with 360 cameras are bringing new promise to education, organization and communication venues, industry, particularly retail and tourism, and to museum exhibitions. In this course, students will study and situate this fast-evolving field, developing a basic VR, AR or 360 application thereby giving a perspective on the current state-of-the-art in application development. Students will also research and document ways that immersive virtual and augmented reality and real-world technologies can affect cognition and behavior, considering how these realities could be integrated into a field of professional interest. Occasional synchronous online meetings will be held. No prior knowledge of VR, AR, or 360 technologies is necessary, however, students must have a willingness to work with and explore emerging technologies. This is an 8-week offering.