Overview
Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive digital environment that can replicate lifelike physical environments or portray a fictional artificial world, making the user feel immersed in that environment as if it were real life. These can be viewed through a head-mounted display (e.g. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive), a smartphone-based display (e.g. Google Cardboard), or by standing within a cube or dome showing 3D projections on every surface. VR allows users to interact with these environments and can also create additional sensory experiences, including virtual touch through haptic technology, smell, taste and sound. There is a strong emphasis on creating content that will assist in shaping the future of education, training and entertainment.
Key information
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne)
Unit set code
SP-S000083
Career outcomes
Virtual and augmented reality skills are in high demand across a range of industries. Graduates may find employment as virtual reality game designers, oculus developers, game producers, 3D designers and gameplay engineers, to name a few.
Explore units
You can study Virtual reality as part of the following courses
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Master of Information Technology (Professional)
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