VR and AR Development: From Basics to Advanced Techniques

Understand the fundamental concepts of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). 

An Overview of what's inside Module 2

Focus on the hardware components that are essential for creating and experiencing Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. 

Explore the various software platforms that are essential for developing VR and AR applications. 

Cover the fundamental concepts and terminology that are essential for understanding and developing Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) applications. 

Have a practical understanding of the VR and AR ecosystems, including the setup of development environments and the use of key development tools.

Module 2 Case Study 1

Module 2 Case Study 2

An Overview of what's inside Module 3

Getting started with the two most popular development platforms for VR and AR: Unity and Unreal Engine. 

Explore the Unity interface and familiarize ourselves with its key components.

Familiarize ourselves with the Unreal Engine interface, which is a powerful tool for creating both VR and AR experiences. 

Installing and setting up ARKit and ARCore. 

Walk through the initial steps of setting up your VR and AR development environment.

Familiarize yourself with the Unity interface and basic setup.

Module 3 Case Study

An Overview of what's inside Module 4

Dive into the practical side of VR development. 

Dive into the essential steps and best practices for bringing external assets into your VR projects."

Walk through the essential steps for setting up a basic scene in Unity for your VR project. 

Explore how to create interactive elements within your VR environment, enabling users to engage with and manipulate virtual objects in meaningful ways.

Focusing on an essential aspect of creating immersive virtual reality experiences: Adding Sound and Visual Effects.

Guide you through the essential steps of building your VR project and testing it to ensure a smooth and immersive experience. 

Set up a basic VR project in Unity, import assets, create a simple VR scene, and implement basic interactions.

Module 4 Case Study

An Overview of what's inside Module 5

Have a basic AR project up and running. 

Explore the two major platforms for augmented reality development: ARKit by Apple and ARCore by Google. 

Explore how to effectively add and manage objects within an Augmented Reality application. 

Explore how to detect and track objects within an AR environment, which is crucial for creating interactive and engaging AR experiences. 

Explore how to add interactivity to Augmented Reality applications to create more engaging and immersive experiences.

Walk through the process of building and testing an Augmented Reality application. 

Place and interact with a virtual object in a real-world environment.

Module 5 Case Study

An Overview of what's inside Module 6

Focus on strategies to enhance the performance of your VR applications. 

Delve into the sophisticated methods that can be used to create more immersive and interactive VR experiences. 

Explore the fascinating world of creating virtual reality environments where multiple users can interact simultaneously. 

Explore how Virtual Reality is revolutionizing training and simulation across various industries. 

Explore some groundbreaking VR projects across various industries, showcasing how VR technology is being used effectively and innovatively.

Develop a VR application that incorporates advanced interaction techniques, optimized performance, and immersive user experience. 

Module 6 Case Study

An Overview of what's inside Module 7

Delve into strategies and techniques to ensure your AR applications run smoothly and efficiently. 

Explore how to create augmented reality experiences that persist over time, providing continuous and stable interaction for users. 

Dive into how AR is transforming the way we navigate and interact with our surroundings.

Explore an exciting frontier: Integrating Augmented Reality with the Internet of Things, or IoT. 

Delve into some of the most impactful and innovative AR projects across various industries. 

Place and interact with virtual objects in their real-world environment over multiple sessions.

Module 7 Case Study

An Overview of what's inside Module 8

Explore the fundamental principles that guide the design of immersive and user-friendly VR and AR experiences.

Explore the unique challenges and opportunities in designing interfaces and experiences for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) environments.

Focus on an essential aspect of creating successful VR and AR applications: 'Designing for Comfort and Usability'.  

Discuss the importance of making VR and AR experiences accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.

Explore the crucial processes of testing and iterating on your VR and AR designs to ensure a high-quality user experience. 

Design a virtual space or an augmented overlay and evaluate its user experience.

Module 8 Case Study

An Overview of what's inside Module 9

Delve into the exciting emerging trends in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). 

Dive into what the future holds for these exciting technologies.

Explore the various career opportunities in the rapidly evolving fields of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Module 9 Case Study

Apply the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course to create a fully functional and immersive VR or AR application.

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