Introduction to Virtual Reality Design

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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MDIA 1020
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Course ID
207648
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Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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School of Comm, Media and Jour
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Course level
1
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Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Course overview

The history of immersive technology (including VR (Virtual Reality)) spans many decades, with modern iterations of the technology finally providing convincing embodiment and presence. In this course, you will not only be introduced to the history of immersive technology, you will also critically assess the technology from a design perspective through hands-on experience with cutting edge hardware, software and gaming platforms.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically assess immersive technology design characteristics.
  • Interpret and assess historical immersive technology milestones in relation to their impact on their modern counterparts.
  • Demonstrate comprehension of modern business frameworks in relation to immersive technology.
  • Categorise the benefits/shortcomings of modern immersive technology platforms.

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MDIA1022 Honours Film Thesis Pt 2

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