Introduction to Virtual Reality – Online Course – FutureLearn

Discover Extended Reality XR and learn how the power of this technology is being harnessed in a variety of industries Discover how Extended Reality XR is transforming our world From immersive experiences to providing simulation and therapy in health Virtual Reality VR Augmented Reality AR and Mixed Reality MR collectively known as Extended Reality XR make it possible to go beyond the realm of what was previously thought On this course youll explore the tools and technologies that support the features and applications of VR AR and MR Youll discover the basic concepts of creating VR AR and MR experiences as well as the ethics involved in developing these kinds of applications Youll use published articles and hear from experts on how theyve applied VR AR and MR technology in their various fields Featured in the UK governments The Skills Toolkit collection The fundamentals of XR VR AR and MR The ethics surrounding the creation of XR applications Careerspathways in and skills in XR The technologies and tools in creating XR projects Describe the basic concepts of VR AR and MR Describe how XR is being used in industries beyond entertainment Describe the potential benefits of using XR applications in the real world Explore the tools and technologies used in XR Identify the ethical considerations of developing XR applications Identify the hallmarks of successful VR AR and MR experiences