MDIA 2223 - Virtual Reality Design and Development
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 2223 Course Virtual Reality Design and Development Coordinating Unit Media Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Incompatible MDIA 1013 Assessment Online quizzes, reflective essay, 3D modelling assignment, final project Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Steven Cook
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:1 Differentiate between Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality platforms. 2 Identify appropriate design methodologies for immersive technology development, especially from a physiological perspective. 3 Demonstrate foundational literacy in game engine use. 4 Effectively categorise the benefits/shortcomings of available immersive technology platforms. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3, 4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2, 3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 3 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Due to the individual skill acquisition required, and the technical nature of the project material in this course, resources will be provided weekly for students. These resources will be in the form of code examples, workflow strategies, applied techniques, and websites. Students are not only encouraged to access all resources provided, but also to foster an investigative research approach to obtaining their own resources as technical issues arise. There will be no dedicated textbook(s) or course reader(s) for this course.
Please note: although code examples will be presented in this course, it is not a prerequisite to fully understand code, or have the ability to code from scratch. Pre-created content (including code) will provide students with everything they need to build in VR at a beginner level.Recommended Resources
Students are not only recommended to access the books and websites below, but should also foster an investigative research approach to finding resources on their own as needs arise.
Books and articles:
- Virtual Reality Design: How Head-Mounted Displays Change Design Paradigms of Virtual Reality Worlds, Christian Stein MediaTropes, 01 September 2016, Vol.6(1), pp.52-85 [Peer Reviewed Journal]
- Developing virtual reality applications foundations of effective design / Alan B. Craig, William R. Sherman, Jeffrey D. Will.; 2009
- Design principles for room-scale virtual reality: A design experiment in three dimensions, Schjerlund, J. ; Hansen, M.R.P. ; Jensen, J.G., Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 2018, Vol.10844, pp.3-17 [Peer Reviewed Journal]
- Virtual bodystorming: Utilizing virtual reality for prototyping in service design, Boletsis, C. ; Karahasanovic, A. ; Fjuk, A.
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 2017, Vol.10324, pp.279-288 [Peer Reviewed Journal
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Online Learning
This course makes extensive use of MyUni and some external websites. All assignments are submitted via online methods. Depending on size, some project material may have to be submitted in person (via memory stick or USB drive). -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures for this course are delivered live and recorded using the university’s Echo 360 system. Lecture recordings are automatically loaded to MyUni following delivery. Tutorial classes are held in either a dedicated computer lab or within the Napier building VR lab. Readings and other materials are provided using the Barr Smith Library Digital Resources Management Service or through externally hosted websites. Assignments and course participation involve a mixture of individual and collaborative work.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 4 hours assignment preparation per week 48 hours per semester 2 hours project work per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours investigative research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours reading per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Week-by-week course content is available on the MyUni site and in person - when applicable to course project material - through data transfer. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
*Please note: this is only an estimate of the minimum expected workload for each assessment piece. As much of the assessment structure requires technical understanding, individual students may need to spend more time on unfamiliar tasks.Assessment Task (relevant learning outcomes) Task Type Weighting Suggested workload* Online Quizzes
(1, 2, 3)Formative and Summative; Individual; Written 15% Approx 8-12 hours Reflective Essay
(1, 2, 4)Summative; Individual; Written 20% Approx 12-16 hours
(including preparatory reading, research and experimentation)3D Modelling Assignment
(2, 3)Summative; Individual; Graphical 25% Approx 14-18 hours Game Engine Final Project
(2, 3, 4)Summative; Individual; VR Project Creation 40% Approx 28-40 hours
(including data backup and transfer times)Assessment Detail
Online Quizzes: 15%. These quizzes will demonstrate formative and summative understanding of the core concepts presented in lectures and tutorial sessions.
Reflective Essay: 20% 1,000 words. This assessment will be submitted through MyUni and will be a reflective written piece oriented around the student's own experience with different forms of immersive technology. The essay will allow students to demonstrate 1) their understanding of the different types of platforms associated with immersive technology, and 2) the design principles applicable.
3D Modelling Assignment: 25%. Each student will be required to demonstrate understanding of how 3D models work in game engine environments. Aspects such as poly-count, material sets and textures of 3D models will be assessed. This will be facilitated within the 'Intro to VR Design and Development Starter Project'.
Game Engine Final Project: 40%. The final project represents the culmination of course work. Students will submit their final build and/or modifications to the 'Intro to VR Design and Development Starter Project' as per the techniques and design principles outlined within the course. Grades will be based on how well the final build of the project runs, whether or not design methodologies were implemented, and proven understanding of entry level game engine use.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
Assessment structure has been modified to reflect the lack of interaction within the VR Lab. Where specific reference to VR has been made, students will be able to use regular screen-based games and interactive experiences. Please read the rubrics and assessment outlines carefully.Submission
Written assignments must be submitted via the MyUni course site. Project based assessments are submitted in person depending on size. Feedback is provided through test responses, rubrics, comments in assignment text and in class.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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