How Virtual Reality Works
This course is part of Virtual Reality (VR) App Development.
This practical course explores the foundations of virtual reality development, covering both hardware and software aspects. Led by an expert from UC San Diego's Immersive Visualization Laboratory, students learn to evaluate VR devices, understand interactive application development, and solve common VR software challenges. The course emphasizes hands-on learning through JavaScript and WebVR programming, making it accessible even for those with limited programming experience. Students gain practical experience in creating user-friendly VR applications while understanding the principles behind successful virtual reality software design.
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What you'll learn
Understand different types of VR devices and their capabilities
Develop interactive VR applications using WebVR and JavaScript
Master VR-specific interaction and movement mechanics
Implement 3D menus and text input in virtual environments
Analyze successful VR application design principles
Create user-friendly virtual reality experiences
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, Exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 6 modules in this course
Through six comprehensive weeks, this course covers essential aspects of virtual reality technology and development. Starting with VR display systems and 3D tracking, students progress through interaction design, movement mechanics, UI elements, and app design principles. The curriculum emphasizes practical application while building a strong theoretical foundation in VR development. Each module combines technical knowledge with hands-on programming exercises using WebVR.
VR definition and display systems
Module 1
3D Tracking and Input Devices
Module 2
How to interact with the VR environment
Module 3
How to move around in VR
Module 4
3D Menus and Text Input
Module 5
VR app design
Module 6
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Virtual Reality (VR) App Development
Instructor
5 Courses
Virtual Reality Pioneer and Interactive Visualization Expert
Dr. Jurgen P. Schulze serves as an Adjunct Professor in Computer Science at UC San Diego and Senior Staff Engineer at Qualcomm, bringing over two decades of expertise in virtual and augmented reality research. After earning his M.S. from the University of Massachusetts and Ph.D. from the University of Stuttgart, he completed postdoctoral research at Brown University before joining UC San Diego in 2005. As director of the Immersive Visualization Laboratory at UC San Diego's Qualcomm Institute, he focuses on making interactive 3D visualization systems more accessible, developing innovative applications for virtual and augmented reality, and advancing 3D user interface
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