In this unit, learners will review and analyse a diverse range of computer generated 3D virtual environments for applications such as 3D games, films, simulations, medical imaging and architectural visualisation. In addition to learning and evaluating the techniques used in creating these environments, students will also be exposed to new ways of experiencing and interacting with these virtual spaces including virtual reality headsets, motion controllers and haptic feedback devices.

Students will apply their gained knowledge in the design and construction of a fully realised 3D environment in response to a project brief.

The unit aims to provide learners with theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the techniques and methods utilised in the design and creation of immersive virtual environments.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse and review contemporary virtual environment designs;
2. Discover a variety of applications for virtual environment designs;
3. Design a 3D virtual environment that effectively communicates a simulation scenario or narrative;
4. Construct a 3D virtual environment that responds to a simulation scenario or narrative; and
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of virtual environments.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11687 Virtual Environments

Assumed knowledge

None.