Master the latest tools and technologies, and put your tech skills to work in the exciting field of VR! Learn from industry experts like Google, Unity, and HTC, and become a Virtual Reality Developer.Focus on the fundamentals of using the Unity Game Engine to build beautiful and performant VR scenes, and learn how to make your VR experience more dynamic and responsive by using C# programming in the Unity interface. Here is where you are transformed from VR generalist to in-demand specialist as a Mobile 360 Developer.
Overview
Syllabus
Prerequisite Knowledge
Intermediate ​computer ​skills, ​meaning you are comfortable with file management, installing software, working with zip archives, etc. Working knowledge of Unity. Beginning to intermediate experience with object-oriented programming.See detailed requirements.
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VR Design
Learn VR design fundamentals such as ergonomics, user testing, and interface design, and build a solid foundation to approach any VR design task.
Puzzler -
Mobile Performance
From mitigating heat issues to analyzing inefficient algorithms, learn the three most important considerations in mobile VR: performance, performance, and performance!
Tic-Tac-Toe -
360 Media Pre-Production
In this project, you'll do everything you need to prepare for a 360 shoot. You'll write the script, produce the storyboard, and then finally plan the logistics surrounding the shoot. By the end, you'll be prepared to make a great 360 film.
The Protagonist's Journey -
360 Media Production
Master 360 video stitching and learn audio capture options. Edit with Adobe Premiere, and use Unity for interactions, effects, and controls.
The Storyteller’s Revenge -
Mobile 360 Capstone
Create a VR project of your choosing, using any hardware, then complete a series of VR challenges, winning points as you advance towards your goal.
Mobile 360 Capstone
Taught by
Christian Plagemann, Austin McCasland and Suzanne Leibrick
