Practicum-Virtual Worlds II: Extend Share Pilot ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

In this second virtual-development course, participants have opportunities either to extend the work begun earlier or grow in a new direction. Participants also pursue an "outward bound" effort, either disseminating their emerging virtual understanding or reaching out to virtual-reality developers communities. As agreed upon with the instructor, participants extend their virtual work to suit their particular interests, for instance: extending their virtual platform, exploring ways to develop and import other three dimensional objects, designing interactive scripts or pursuing advanced topics. Participants will be encouraged to pilot their emerging island with other visitors, possibly seeking Institutional Review Board approval should the intent be to publish such work. Academic papers developed will address theoretical aspects of design, curriculum, and/or evaluation as appropriate to the participant’s need. Later course work will be adapted by the instructor to the academic and development needs of the individual participant.