phi3vrp virtual reality as philosophy
VIRTUAL REALITY AS PHILOSOPHY
PHI3VRP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject discusses the philosophical significance of Virtual Reality (VR) and other related technologies (like Augmented Reality and Video Games). These developing technologies raise many interesting ethical, social, metaphysical, and existential questions. This subject will introduce you to these issues and give you the conceptual tools to evaluate and analyse them, not only now but into the future as these technologies continue to change and evolve. Some of the questions we may look at include: Is a virtual life always less valuable than a real life? Is VR an empathy machine that can help us to better understand the inner lives of other people? Are the objects and events in VR real or fictional? What ethical constraints are there on our actions in virtual environments? In this subject you will also be encouraged to explore some of the virtual worlds we will be discussing (a cheap pair of cardboard VR googles and a smartphone will suffice), and to let those experiences influence your thoughts and philosophical arguments.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorYuri Cath
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Smartphone and cardboard VR googles
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuri Cath
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online lecture videos+blogging and online discussion board activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Blog Exercises (2,500 word equivalent)These exercises will build the students knowledge and skills over the course of the semester culminating in their final Research Essay. There will be 10 exercises (in weeks 2-11) and the students grade will be calculated from their 6 best exercises. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective Essay (2,000 words) OR short Video presentation (equivalent of 2,000 words)This task will require students to reflect on the knowledge and experiences (e.g. online virtual reality simulations) they have gained during the semester and in the regular blog exercises. Skill building for this assignment will be built into the online forum exercises. The essay/video option gives students choice in the format of their assessment, and the opportunity to focus on developing different skill | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuri Cath
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online lecture videos+blogging and online discussion board activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Blog Exercises (2,500 word equivalent)These exercises will build the students knowledge and skills over the course of the semester culminating in their final Research Essay. There will be 10 exercises (in weeks 2-11) and the students grade will be calculated from their 6 best exercises. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective Essay (2,000 words) OR short Video presentation (equivalent of 2,000 words)This task will require students to reflect on the knowledge and experiences (e.g. online virtual reality simulations) they have gained during the semester and in the regular blog exercises. Skill building for this assignment will be built into the online forum exercises. The essay/video option gives students choice in the format of their assessment, and the opportunity to focus on developing different skill | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuri Cath
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online lecture videos+blogging and online discussion board activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Blog Exercises (2,500 word equivalent)These exercises will build the students knowledge and skills over the course of the semester culminating in their final Research Essay. There will be 10 exercises (in weeks 2-11) and the students grade will be calculated from their 6 best exercises. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective Essay (2,000 words) OR short Video presentation (equivalent of 2,000 words)This task will require students to reflect on the knowledge and experiences (e.g. online virtual reality simulations) they have gained during the semester and in the regular blog exercises. Skill building for this assignment will be built into the online forum exercises. The essay/video option gives students choice in the format of their assessment, and the opportunity to focus on developing different skill | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuri Cath
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online lecture videos+blogging and online discussion board activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Blog Exercises (2,500 word equivalent)These exercises will build the students knowledge and skills over the course of the semester culminating in their final Research Essay. There will be 10 exercises (in weeks 2-11) and the students grade will be calculated from their 6 best exercises. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective Essay (2,000 words) OR short Video presentation (equivalent of 2,000 words)This task will require students to reflect on the knowledge and experiences (e.g. online virtual reality simulations) they have gained during the semester and in the regular blog exercises. Skill building for this assignment will be built into the online forum exercises. The essay/video option gives students choice in the format of their assessment, and the opportunity to focus on developing different skill | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuri Cath
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online lecture videos+blogging and online discussion board activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Blog Exercises (2,500 word equivalent)These exercises will build the students knowledge and skills over the course of the semester culminating in their final Research Essay. There will be 10 exercises (in weeks 2-11) and the students grade will be calculated from their 6 best exercises. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective Essay (2,000 words) OR short Video presentation (equivalent of 2,000 words)This task will require students to reflect on the knowledge and experiences (e.g. online virtual reality simulations) they have gained during the semester and in the regular blog exercises. Skill building for this assignment will be built into the online forum exercises. The essay/video option gives students choice in the format of their assessment, and the opportunity to focus on developing different skill | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuri Cath
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online lecture videos+blogging and online discussion board activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Blog Exercises (2,500 word equivalent)These exercises will build the students knowledge and skills over the course of the semester culminating in their final Research Essay. There will be 10 exercises (in weeks 2-11) and the students grade will be calculated from their 6 best exercises. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective Essay (2,000 words) OR short Video presentation (equivalent of 2,000 words)This task will require students to reflect on the knowledge and experiences (e.g. online virtual reality simulations) they have gained during the semester and in the regular blog exercises. Skill building for this assignment will be built into the online forum exercises. The essay/video option gives students choice in the format of their assessment, and the opportunity to focus on developing different skill | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |