Acerca de este curso: This course will introduce you to Virtual Reality (VR). The course will teach you everything from the basics of VR- the hardware and the history of VR- to different applications of VR, the psychology of Virtual Reality, and the challenges of the medium. The course is designed for people who are new to VR as a medium. You may have experienced some virtual reality before, and may have some hardware- but this course is suitable to individuals who have never experienced VR and those who do not have much hardware- we will explain Mobile VR as well as devices such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Introduction to Virtual Reality is the first course in the Virtual Reality Specialisation. A learner with no previous experience in Virtual Reality and/or game programming will be able to evaluate existing VR applications, and design, test, and implement their own VR experiences/games using Unity by the end of the specialisation.
Para quién es esta clase: This course is primarily aimed at anyone with no or little previous experience in Virtual Reality, interested in how to bring their ideas onto this new platform.
Creada por: Universidad de Londres, Goldsmiths, University of London
Enseñado por: Dr Sylvia Xueni Pan, Lecturer, Department of Computing
Goldsmiths, University of London
Enseñado por: Dr Marco Gillies, Senior Lecturer
Computing Department, Goldsmiths, University of London
| Información básica | Curso 1 de 5 en Virtual Reality Specialization |
| Nivel | Beginner |
| Compromiso | 4 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week |
| Idioma | English, Subtítulos: Russian |
| Requerimientos de hardware | There are no specific hardware requirements for this course. |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
| Calificaciones del usuario |
Programa
SEMANA 1
Virtual Reality- Hardware and History
In this week, we’ll cover the basics of VR. We’ll start by sharing a definition of Virtual Reality, and exploring VR hardware, and then you’ll see demonstrations of a range of VR Head Mounted Devices. In the latter part of the week, you will hear more about the history of Virtual Reality and finish the week by drafting your ideas for a VR application.
15 videos, 4 readings
- Vídeo: Welcome to the Virtual Reality Specialisation!
- Vídeo: Welcome to Introduction to Virtual Reality!
- Vídeo: Introduction to Week 1
- Prompt de discussão: Introduce Yourself!
- Leitura: Course blog
- Prompt de discussão: What Do You Think VR Is?
- Vídeo: What is VR and How is it Different from Other Media?
- Vídeo: Displays | CAVE and HMDs
- Vídeo: Head Tracking
- Vídeo: Controllers
- Prompt de discussão: VR Head Mounted Devices (HMDs)
- Vídeo: Choosing your VR Device
- Vídeo: HMD | Oculus Rift
- Vídeo: HMD | HTC Vive
- Vídeo: HMD | Sony PlayStation VR
- Vídeo: HMD | Mobile VR | Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear
- Vídeo: CAVE VR Systems
- Leitura: Where to Download VR Apps
- Leitura: Summary | How To Choose Your VR HMD
- Prompt de discussão: When Was the First Time You Heard About the Concept of Virtual Reality?
- Vídeo: Part 1 | VR in the Analogue Age
- Vídeo: Part 2 | VR in the Digital Age
- Leitura: VR History
Calificado: VR HMDs and VR History
SEMANA 2
VR Applications
This week, you’ll learn more about the different applications of VR- from news and documentaries, to sports, therapy, and games. You will also learn more about the VR Technical Framework, and will have the opportunity to share your thoughts on VR applications with your peers.
9 videos, 7 readings
- Vídeo: Introduction to Week 2
- Vídeo: Introduction to the VR Technical Framework
- Vídeo: 360 Video and Model Based VR
- Leitura: Further Reading on 360 Video
- Vídeo: Being Someone Else
- Leitura: Being Someone Else
- Prompt de discussão: VR Applications
- Vídeo: Sports
- Leitura: VR in Sports
- Vídeo: News and Documentary Films
- Leitura: VR in News and Documentary Films
- Vídeo: Scientific Data Visualisation
- Vídeo: Medical Training
- Leitura: Medical Training
- Vídeo: Physical Rehabilitation and Psychotherapy
- Leitura: VR in Physical Rehabilitation and Psychotherapy
- Prompt de discussão: The Future of VR Applications
- Leitura: Enhancing Our Lives with Virtual Reality
Calificado: VR Applications
Calificado: Design Your VR Application | First Draft
SEMANA 3
The Psychology of VR: the Three Illusions
In this week, Professor Mel Slater will take us through the Three Illusions. We’ll discuss Place Illusion, Plausibility Illusion, and Embodiment Illusion, with some interesting tricks along the way!
22 videos, 4 readings
- Vídeo: Introduction to Week 3
- Vídeo: A Brief History of VR
- Vídeo: Levels of Immersion in VR Systems
- Prompt de discussão: Levels of Immersion of VR Systems
- Vídeo: Sensorimotor Contingency (SC)
- Vídeo: Sensorimotor Contingency in VR
- Vídeo: Why Do We Need Immersive VR?
- Vídeo: Introduction to the Three Illusions
- Prompt de discussão: VR Hardware and Immersion
- Vídeo: Introduction to Place Illusion (PI)
- Vídeo: Does Immersion Cause PI?
- Vídeo: Introduction to Plausibility Illusion (Psi)
- Vídeo: Necessary Conditions for Psi
- Prompt de discussão: Plausibility Illusion
- Vídeo: Break of Presence
- Vídeo: Presence, Immersion, PI, and Psi
- Leitura: The Three Illusions
- Vídeo: The Pinocchio Illusion
- Vídeo: The Rubber Hand Illusion
- Prompt de discussão: Embodiment Illusion in Real Life
- Vídeo: Psychological Effects of Embodiment Illusion
- Vídeo: Visual-Tactile and Visual-Motor Synchrony
- Vídeo: The Technical Setup of VR Embodiment
- Leitura: The Technical Setup of VR Embodiment
- Vídeo: Changes in Attitude, Behaviours, and Cognition
- Leitura: Changing Bodies Changes Minds: Owning Another Body Affects Social Cognition
- Vídeo: Self-Counselling and Treating Depression
- Leitura: Embodiment in Self-Counselling and Treating Depression
- Vídeo: Comparing CGI and 360 Video
- Vídeo: The Future of Embodiment in VR
Calificado: The Three Illusions of Virtual Reality
SEMANA 4
Challenges in Virtual Reality
7 videos, 3 readings
- Vídeo: Introduction to Week 4
- Vídeo: Realism | Graphics
- Prompt de discussão: Real-Time 3D Graphics in Games
- Leitura: Basic Concepts in 3D Computer Graphics
- Vídeo: Realism | Animation
- Vídeo: Navigation
- Vídeo: Nausea
- Leitura: Simulation Sickness
- Vídeo: Meeting Other People
- Vídeo: Haptic Feedback
- Leitura: Thank You and Course Blog
Calificado: Challenges in VR
Calificado: Design a VR application
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Creadores
Universidad de Londres
The University of London is a federal University which includes 18 world leading Colleges. Our International Programmes were founded in 1858 and have enriched the lives of thousands of students, delivering high quality University of London degrees wherever our students are across the globe. Our alumni include 7 Nobel Prize winners. Today, we are a global leader in distance and flexible study, offering degree programmes to over 50,000 students in over 180 countries. To find out more about studying for one of our degrees where you are, search for 'London International'.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Championing research-rich degrees that provoke thought, stretch the imagination and tap into tomorrow’s world, at Goldsmiths we’re asking the questions that matter now in subjects as diverse as the arts and humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, and entrepreneurial business and management. We are a community defined by its people: innovative in spirit, analytical in approach and open to all.
Tarifa
| Comprar curso | |
|---|---|
| Accede a los materiales del curso | Disponible |
| Accede a los materiales con calificación | Disponible |
| Recibe una calificación final | Disponible |
| Obtén un Certificado de curso para compartir | Disponible |
Calificaciones y revisiones
Great introduction into Virtual Reality! No prior knowledge needed but even if with a lot of background, there are some new aspects and ideas. The production and instructors are very professional, and the guest appearances add another level of believability.
Great foundational course. Excellent resources and would definitely recommend to anyone interested in learning about the exciting world of VR.
Great course! I learned a lot, and I'm looking forward to the other 4 courses in this specialization.
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JT
Wonderful (and very accessible) introduction to virtual reality. Really love the bite size videos, the quizzes planted throughout the videos and the exercises. The professors and lecturers are well spoken and engaging.