Advanced Virtual Reality
30 Credits
Module code: COMP1823
Level: 6
Credits: 30
School: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department: Computing and Mathematical Sci.
Module Coordinator(s): ACH TBA
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Pre and co requisites
COMP1822 Principles of Virtual Reality
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Aims
The module will require students to design virtual reality applications, incorporating advanced methodologies to develop suitable applications for particular use case scenario. The module will build on the concepts from Principles of Virtual Reality in the second year, specialising students in the development of Virtual and Augmented Reality applications.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course a student will be able to:
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of Virtual Reality design concepts relevant to explicit use case scenarios.
Develop a Virtual Reality Application that utilises multimodal interfaces appropriate for a specific brief.
Evaluate Virtual Reality systems using established taxonomies.
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Indicative Content
Introduction to VR and AR gaming.
Evaluating VR Systems and experience: experimental design, UX measures (task, Presence) Content and Interaction design for VR and AR.
Virtual Reality Taxonomies.
Augmented Reality (including location-based AR) Gaming Design and Development for VR and AR.
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Teaching and learning activity
Lectures.
Lab based exercises.
Group based application development Student led presentations.
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Assessment
Coursework - 25%
LO - 1&3
Pass mark - 40%
3000 words.
Individual report evaluating methodologies in an area of Virtual Reality Design and Development.
Coursework - 75%
LO - 2&3
Pass mark - 40%
1500 words
Development of a group based application, commissioned with a particular brief, supplemented with an evaluation based on the topics from coursework 1.
Nature of FORMATIVE assessment supporting student learning;
Students will take part in seminars, presentations and testing sessions, as well as producing weekly development of coursework in order to receive feedback.