2IAVRP21 Introduction to VR/AR Production

Learning outcome

On successful completion of the course, the student has acquired the following learning outcome:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of current and past development paths in virtual reality and augmented reality market
• has knowledge of the differences and common areas between virtual reality and augmented reality
• has knowledge of the full workflow stages in interactive 3D content development that involve use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)
• has knowledge of how to produce functional storyboard for basic interactive content for various platforms
• has knowledge of how to apply project management technique SCRUM for small projects
• has knowledge of how to recognize and identify various reference materials and focus on 3D content
• has knowledge of how to use and made basic transformation on various CAD/DCC formats for further VR/AR use
• has knowledge of how to practically convert the 3D files and use optimization of the graphic features

Skills

The student

• can set up a production plan for a Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality projects
• can take 2D CAD/DCC geometry through a 3D pipeline for 3D interactive Productions

General competence

The student

• can give professional reasons for the decisions made during the development process both in writing and orally
• can take part in professional discussions regarding the structure of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality projects

Contents

• Introduction to subject of virtual reality and augmented reality
• History and present state of the solutions
• Hardware and software solution overview
• Immersion and Stereoscopy - 3D vision role in interactive VR applications
• Introduction to interaction concepts in VR/AR systems
• The current view on the future prospects in VR / AR area and role of EON Reality
• Understanding project and project management
• Role and responsibilities of project manger
• Content development team – roles and responsibilities
• Briefing sessions
• Storyboard creation
• Software development management methods
• Scheduling and project planning
• Creation of the project proposal
• Tools supporting project management
• Introduction to SCRUM and Kanban techniques
• Specifics of content development projects in area of VR and AR
• Review of typical CAD and DCC format that can be used in interactive content development
• Export / Import operations using native support in EON Studio
• Export / Import and optimisation of native CAD formats with various software packages
• Good practice when converting geometry
• Use of standardised 3D model file type formats
• Role of external software in data translation
• EON Experience AVR optimization of the models
• Advance EON Raptor techniques while exporting geometries to interactive scenes

Organisation and teaching methods

The course is organised as a combination of lectures, practical exercises, weekly hand-ins, self-study and supervision. 

Teaching in plenary sessions and individual work/individual assignments.

Course requirements that must be approved before being eligible to sit the examination

• 2-5 individual assignments
• 80% attendance

Examination

• 6 hour individual practical and written exam

Graded letter marks are used, from A – F, where E is the lowest pass grade.

The examination can be given in Norwegian.