LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss VR topics using correct terminology
- Put VR related phenomena into historical perspective
- Analyze VR applications and technology from multiple perspectives
Credits: 3
Schedule: 16.09.2021 - 21.10.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tapio Takala, Markku Reunanen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The purpose of the course is to serve as a foundation for more advanced VR courses. The topics covered will be:
- Virtual Reality related basic terminology
- Most common VR technologies, such as display and input devices, and how they relate to human physiology
- Case examples from creative and industrial contexts
- Guest lectures, site visits
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The grade will be based on the exam.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
20 hours of lectures, 30 hours of individual reading and reflection, 20 hours of preparing for the exam
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
As provided by the lecturers. The book "Virtual Reality" by Steven M. LaValle forms the general backbone of the course, coupled with other readings.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn I
2021-2022 Autumn I
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=DOM-E5161
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts