Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and the Metaverse
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This course provides an in-depth exploration of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and the emerging concept of the Metaverse. Students will learn about the technologies driving these immersive experiences, their applications across various industries, and their social and ethical implications.
Course Objectives
Understand the fundamental concepts of AR and VR technologies.
Explore the development and design of immersive experiences.
Analyze the impact of the Metaverse on society and various industries.
Gain practical skills in creating AR and VR applications.
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Duration: 3 monthsSchedule: 3 times a week
Month 1: Foundations of AR/VR
Week 1-2: Introduction to AR/VR
· Overview of AR and VR technologies
· Use cases in entertainment, education, and business
· Tools and platforms for AR/VR development (Unity, Unreal Engine)
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Week 3: AR Development
· Building AR applications with ARKit (iOS) and ARCore (Android)
· Integrating AR with real-world data (GPS, sensors)
· Designing user interactions in AR
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Week 4-5: VR Development
· Creating immersive environments in Unity/Unreal Engine
· Working with VR devices (Oculus, HTC Vive)
· Designing VR user interfaces and controls
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Month 2: Advanced AR/VR Techniques
Week 6-7: 3D Modeling and Animation
· Building 3D assets for AR/VR environments
· Creating animations and character interactions
· Working with asset libraries (Blender, Maya)
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Week 8-9: Building for the Metaverse
· Understanding the Metaverse ecosystem
· Creating avatars and virtual worlds
· Integrating social and interactive features in the Metaverse
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Week 10-11: AR/VR Applications in the Real World
· Applying AR/VR in healthcare, education, and retail
· Developing AR/VR experiences for the Metaverse
· Best practices for creating user-friendly immersive experiences
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Month 3: AR/VR Capstone Project
Week 12-14: Capstone AR/VR/Metaverse Project
· Building an immersive AR or VR application
· Integrating social or real-world data into the project
· Testing, debugging, and optimizing the project
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Week 15-16: Final Presentation and Portfolio Development
· Presenting the AR/VR project
· Building a portfolio for AR/VR developers
· Preparing for AR/VR and Metaverse opportunities
