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Course Description

The benefits associated with XR (Extended Reality) technologies for industry and for society are too great to ignore. Imagination and technology combine to create mixed reality experiences that change the way we communicate, learn, play, and work. Over the next decade, every industry will adopt aspects from this suite of immersive technologies — notably retail/ecommerce, education, IT, entertainment, manufacturing, and healthcare. Now it’s your turn.
The Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality program from SITM provides a foundational understanding and conversational fluency in the principles of XR technologies, an umbrella term that includes AR, VR, and MR. Over the course you will:
Gain introductory practical experience with XR system development and better understand how to generate XR system development ideas and communicate with developers.
Expand your knowledge of XR system elements, including design principles, approaches, and processes, taking into account users’ needs and values.
Apply XR concepts and design principles to create a high-fidelity XR prototype.
Ensure your technologies are inclusive and designed to promote social good.
Explore the broader implications of XR technologies, including the new opportunities they provide, enabling you to make recommendations to stakeholders, clients, and other key audiences.
Drawing on faculty expertise, case studies, and peer interactions, you will develop a deeper understanding of XR system elements, including design principles, approaches, and processes, learning to consider users’ needs and values in XR design to create XR prototypes.
Why VR and AR? And Why Now?
According to Forbes, XR technologies, including VR and AR, will be "one of the most transformative tech trends of the next five years." Organizations of all types will be looking for technology professionals with the knowledge base, vision, and skills to implement VR and AR applications that provide a competitive edge.
Who Is This Program For?
Design Professionals: UX, UI, and XR designers seeking to expand their capabilities to include a technical understanding of how to integrate visual design elements, user needs, values, and considerations of social impact into the design and development of XR systems for their organization or client.
Developers: Unity developers, app developers, and 3D developers focused on VR/AR apps and experiences seeking to expand their technical knowledge of XR technologies and understand their wide range of practical applications and unique development requirements.
Technology Adopters: Professionals who are interested in the application of XR technologies to improve the customer experience and/or to reduce costs, time to market, and learning curves.