Virtual Reality Design and Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 2039
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Course ID
208510
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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
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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
No
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

VR (Virtual Reality), MR (Mixed Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) are technologies that are quickly changing the way we consume media, play games, educate, and communicate. In this course, you will not only be introduced to these technologies through hands-on experience, but you will also learn key skills associated with designing and developing software for these platforms. Putting emphasis on production workflow, you will learn how to import 3D models into Unity3D and apply simple game mechanics.

Course learning outcomes

  • Differentiate between Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality platforms.
  • Identify appropriate design methodologies for immersive technology development, especially from a physiological perspective.
  • Demonstrate foundational literacy in game engine use.
  • Effectively categorise the benefits/shortcomings of available immersive technology platforms.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MDIA2223 Virtual Reality Design and Development at the University of Adelaide