Virtual Reality Design and Development II

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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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 2038
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Course ID
207684
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course expands on Virtual Reality Design and Development I by applying core design theory to immersive technology development. Allocated project work will provide students with an opportunity to gain insight into the specific roles associated with VR creation, as well as a deeper understanding of game engines, spatial sound, programming and 3D modelling.

Course learning outcomes

  • Classify the roles and responsibilities within current VR, MR and AR development frameworks.
  • Apply appropriate design theory/methodologies for immersive technology development from a project-oriented perspective.
  • Formulate and manage a production schedule orientated specifically towards immersive technology
  • Demonstrate intermediate literacy in game engine use

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed MDIA2039 Virtual Reality Design and Development

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MDIA2224 Virtual Reality Design and Development II at the University of Adelaide

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