Brief Introduction
The journey to becoming a VR developer starts with mastering the underlying hardware and software principles. This course covers the foundational skills needed to produce professional VR experiences that are comfortable, polished, and performant. VR development is an amazing career, with both demand and salaries rising. Every innovative VR professional relies on a core set of tools and principles. If you’re going to succeed, then you need to master them, too.Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to Virtual Reality, including the history, technology, and applications of this exciting field. Students will learn how to create VR experiences using Unity and the Google VR SDK.Key Learning Points
- Learn the basics of Virtual Reality technology and its history
- Create VR experiences using Unity and Google VR SDK
- Explore the applications of VR in various industries
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of Virtual Reality technology and its history
- Create VR experiences using Unity and Google VR SDK
- Explore the potential applications of VR in various industries
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of programming concepts
- Familiarity with Unity and C# is recommended but not required
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures
- Hands-on projects
Similar Courses
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Beginners
- Introduction to XR: VR, AR, and MR Foundations
Notable People in This Field
- Tony Parisi
- Cathy Hackl
Related Books
Description
If you are interested in learning more about virtual reality, this course will teach you the principles of VR technology and help you understand what you can build in VR.Requirements
- No programming experience is required. If you are new to virtual reality, and ready to start learning about this amazing technology, then this is the perfect place to begin! We will teach and use the Unity platform to edit a VR app, so you should have access to a computer running Mac OS X (10.8+) or Windows (7, 8, or 10). See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.
Knowledge
- Instructor videosLearn by doing exercisesTaught by industry professionals
Outline
- lesson 1 What is VR? Learn the basic history of VR development Learn the physical principles of VR including display optics and orientation tracking Understand how comfort & presence play a role in VR development lesson 2 Platforms & Paradigms Learn the difference between native game engines and web platforms Learn how tracking in VR works Learn about the different platforms currently available for VR development lesson 3 Hello World Learn about to install and open a project in the Unity platform Learn how to view inspect and gain a basic understanding of the Unity platform interface Install and open an app in Google cardboard
Summary of User Reviews
The Introduction to Virtual Reality course on Udacity has received positive feedback from users. Many reviewers have praised the course for its in-depth coverage of the subject matter and engaging teaching style.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users thought the course was good at providing a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of virtual reality.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging teaching style
- In-depth coverage of subject matter
- Good for beginners
- Hands-on projects provide valuable experience
- Well-structured course content
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
- Not enough advanced content for experienced professionals
- Lack of practical advice for real-world VR development
- Course can be time-consuming
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