Introduction to Virtual Reality

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to the communication technologies field of virtual reality (VR) and the adjacent field of augmented reality (AR)). Students will gain exposure to the history of VR as it evolved from a speculative fiction concept to an applied communication technology. Introduction to VR provides a foundational course for students of any major who seek to understand the values this technology represents. The course should promote tutorial knowledge and a virtual learning space where students gain firsthand experience with this multimedia technology and understand it as an evolving tool for academic learning, professional development, and digital communication.