cse4at3 adv topics in comp sci 3
ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
CSE4AT3
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is offered from time-to-time as a seminar series. This particular subject will cover the topic of Virtual Reality, addressing both theory and implementation of effective Virtual Reality experiences. Students will implement virtual environments using off-the-shelf software (including Unity) and hardware (including Google Cardboard), both individually and in teams. Students will also be tasked with reading important research papers from the history of VR and leading in-class discussions regarding those papers. Topics include: VR displays, VR tracking, human factors, evaluation of VR experiences, interaction techniques in VR experiences, storytelling techniques for 360 degree video and interactive VR experiences and real-world applications of VR.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Skarbez
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the components of a VR system and how they work together.
- Activities:
- This will be covered in lectures, and assessed on the final exam
02. Develop a VR application using off-the-shelf hardware and software.
- Activities:
- This will be the subject of tutorial sessions all semester, and assessed on the two VR development assignments.
03. Understand technical issues that must be addressed to make VR systems work effectively.
- Activities:
- This will be the subject of lectures and tutorial sessions all semester, and assessed on the two VR development assignments as well as the final exam.
04. Understand human factors that are relevant to VR systems, and be able to apply this knowledge in design of a VR application.
- Activities:
- This will be the subject of lectures and tutorial sessions al semester, and assessed on the two VR development assignments as well as the final exam.
05. Understand human-computer interaction principles and apply them to VR.
- Activities:
- This will be the subject of lectures and tutorial sessions al semester, and assessed on the two VR development assignments as well as the final exam.
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