Extended Reality (XR) – AR/VR/MR

Course Overview:

This course provides an in-depth understanding of Extended Reality (XR), covering Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Students will explore the fundamental concepts, technologies, and applications of XR across various industries. The course includes hands-on experience with AR/VR development tools, 3D modeling, interaction design, and immersive storytelling. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to build interactive and engaging XR experiences.

Course Objectives:

By completing this course, students will:

• Understand the core concepts of AR, VR, and MR and how they differ.
• Learn about hardware and software used in XR development.
• Gain hands-on experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, and AR/VR SDKs.
• Develop 3D content and interactive XR applications.
• Explore user experience (UX) design principles for immersive environments.
• Understand spatial computing, hand tracking, and gesture recognition.
• Learn about real-world applications of XR in gaming, education, healthcare, and more.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Extended Reality (XR)

• Overview of XR: AR, VR, and MR
• History and evolution of immersive technologies
• XR hardware: Headsets, controllers, sensors
• Applications and use cases across industries

Module 2: Augmented Reality (AR) Fundamentals

• AR concepts and components
• AR development platforms: ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia
• Image and object recognition in AR
• Hands-on: Building a basic AR application