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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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 1020
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Course ID
207648
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Steve Cook
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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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.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 59388
Section
Section 01CE
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed MDIA1022 Introduction to Virtual Reality Design at the University of Adelaide

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