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Taught by experts at City, University of London in collaboration with ARuVR, you will gain an in depth understanding of the theoretical and practical uses of extended reality technologies that will be immediately applicable within personal projects or your workplace.

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    • Duration: 5 days
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    • Fees: £2,500
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    • Location: Northampton Square
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Introduction to Extended Reality Design and Production Course overview

This short course will support companies that are embarking on the use of extended reality in their workplace.  The course will provide participants with a grounding in XR technologies and techniques helping them to understand the terminology, techniques, use cases and associated benefits for which AR and VR are applicable. The course will teach participants to storyboard and map out an XR experience or application and through use of the ARuVR platform create working AR or VR experiences for their organisation.

The course will be taught in City’s brand-new, Office for Students (OfS) funded Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Design Learning Centre. This state of the art facility provides staff, students, and external partners access to cutting edge technology for the creation of immersive experiences.

Register your details for further information.

Please note a minimum number of registrations is required in order for the course to run. We will confirm that the minimum number of registrations has been reached four weeks in advance of the course.

Who is it for?

Anyone looking to develop their knowledge of extended reality design and production.

Timetable

  • 1-5 July 2024
  • Teaching will take place from 9:00-17:00 (including breaks).

Benefits

  • Highly practical
  • Learn the skills required to produce XR experiences through hands on exercises
  • Gain an in depth understanding of the theoretical and practical uses of extended reality technologies
  • All teaching will be delivered in City, University of London’s brand-new specialist studio, using ARuVR’s XR authoring platform, allowing the creation of experiences without the need for coding.

What will I learn?

On this course you will learn:

  • The origins of XR technologies.
  • The types of XR technologies (AR/VR) and the contexts in which they should be used.
  • A workflow for creating XR Experiences targeting AR/VR platforms covering:
    • Design
    • Production
    • Deployment.

Assessment and certificates

All teaching will take place in the AR/VR Learning Centre at City, University of London’s Northampton Square campus.

On successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Be aware of the origins of XR and how the technology and its application has evolved over time
  2. Be familiar with the different types and supporting technology for both AR and VR and know the context in which each is relevant
  3. Be able to design an effective XR experience from initial concept to full storyboard including navigation and interaction
  4. To be able to build an effective AR or VR experience and deliver it effectively to other employees.

Content:

Immersive Design (VR/AR/MR)

  • Origins of XR (covering VR, AR etc)
  • Why VR? Why AR? (Difference to other mediums, when should each of them be used)
  • Types of VR (For VR 360 vs 3D, CAVE vs Tethered vs Standalone, Sitting vs Standing vs Room Scale, 3 DoF vs 6 DoF)
  • Types of AR and Mixed / Extended Reality
  • Immersive design fundamentals (Interaction, Navigation, UI, Audio, Input (Controllers / Hands / Gesture / Speech)
  • Immersive design best practices (Viewing angles, depth, avoiding motion sickness etc)
  • Storytelling for immersive design
  • Instructional Design using AR and VR
  • Designing immersive projects (Storyboarding, finding resources, scripting, planning shots / scenes).

Immersive Production

  • Introduction to XR Production Platform
  • Shooting 360 content (images / video)
  • Creating a VR experience using captured 360 content – to meet a given brief
  • Creating a VR experience using provided 3D assets – to meet a given brief
  • Creating an AR experience using provided 3D assets – to meet a given brief
  • Deploying projects to headsets.

The course will be assessed by participants storyboarding and building their own AR or VR application or experience.

Eligibility

Prior experience or demonstrable interest in AR/VR technologies would be beneficial.

English requirements

For those students whose first language is not English the following qualification is also required:

  • IELTS: 7.0

Recommended reading

  • Dalton, J. (2021) Reality Check: How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Your Business, Kogan Page
  • Ball, M. (2022) The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything, W.W. Norton & Co.

Tutors

  • Professor Rajkumar Roy

    Professor Rajkumar Roy is the Executive Dean of the School of Science and Technology at City, University of London.

    He is leading the research in self-engineering with over 25 years of engineering design and manufacturing research experience. He started his career as an engineer at Tata Motors; pioneered research in Through-life Engineering Services (TES) with Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Bombardier Transportation, the Ministry of Defence and Babcock International; and established an internationally known TES Centre.

    Professor Roy's cost engineering and obsolescence research has transformed contemporary understanding of the engineering effort required to design, make and support high-value products, resulting in tools used by BAE Systems, Airbus, the Ministry of Defence, Rolls-Royce, and Ford Motor Company. His current collaborators include ARUVR and AMDEA. He has over 10 years’ experience in AR/VR research and application.  He has published over 100 journal papers. He is also a Fellow of the CIRP, IET, IED, ACostE and a Principal Fellow of HEA.

  • Frank Funari (ARuVR)

    Frank Furnari is CEO and Founder of ARuVR®, the world’s first Extended Reality (Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality) learning solution for enterprises. He is an Advisory Board Member of both the LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) and the Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR). Over the years he has designed and ran 900+ L&D innovation programmes for corporate clients in EMEA, USA and ASIA.

    A regular conference speaker, book author, he’s also co-mentor and advisor at the Microsoft Ventures Accelerator. Frank is also patent inventor of many patents and has won numerous awards including the prestigious UK Queen’s Award for Enterprise, three Enterprise Awards, and the Best in British Tech Award. Frank is a Humanitarian International staff member at CESVI NPO, a member of the Neuromarketing Science & Business Association and a Corporate Member of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

  • Stuart Scott

    Stuart works for City, Univerity of London in the Interaction Lab.

    Stuart is an experienced and adaptable User Experience (UX) professional with extensive experience in UX research and design across all platforms. He currently manages City Interaction Lab, a UX Consultancy based within the Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design at City, University of London.

    Throughout this 10+ years' practical experience leading research and design projects, he has always been passionate about exploring the UX of novel technologies. This naturally drew him to the Immersive Sector due to the variety and scale of the projects and the fact that it is an exciting new frontier for Interaction Design.

    His UX experience is complemented by a practical knowledge of games development technology, 3D modelling and creative writing which he also applies to his work.

    This year Stuart is launching a dedicated Virtual Reality Development module for MSc students at the University. Teaching them the fundamentals of Immersive Design and Production using a commercial game engine.

    Beyond this Stuart’s consultancy remit is expanding to cover Immersive Design consultancy and services at the University.

  • Keith Pamment

    Keith works for City, University of London as a Senior Technician (Engineering) in the Department of Engineering, SST.

    Keith is a versatile engineering technician with extensive experience ranging from motion capture and immersive technologies to medical product design, guiding projects from conception to market fruition and general prototyping. Graduate of mechatronics, specialized in 3d design and manufacture, with a focus on precision and innovation.

    Keith is also involved in helping to prepare the next generation of engineering students by teaching engineering practical and design skills within the degree programmes and supporting the introduction of Virtual and Augmented reality into the syllabus.

    Outside the lab, Keith is passionate about music and playing and coaching disability sports, particularly wheelchair basketball, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.

  • Gemma Bonardi (ARuVR)

    Gemma Bonardi, an alumnus of the esteemed Giacomo Carrara Fine Art Academy (2012), is a luminary in digital multimedia arts, having specialised in New Technology. Her career, initiated as a freelance content creator and director in 2014, is adorned with diverse projects ranging from music videos and independent short films to dynamic outdoor event coverage. In 2017, her collaboration with ARuVR marked a significant turn in her career trajectory.

    Gemma's forte lies in XR content production and post-production, where she skillfully blends her artistic vision with cutting-edge technology. Her work is profoundly influenced by her global travels and interactions, allowing her to craft content that resonates across cultures and mediums. Her unique style of narration is deeply enriched by her passion for art, music, literature, and cinema, making her an exemplary figure in the realm of digital and XR content creation.

  • Alex Foster (ARuVR)

    Alex Foster brings over eight years of rich experience in the Extended Reality (XR) industry to his role as Chief Customer Officer at ARuVR. With a deep understanding of both the technical and innovative aspects of XR, he has been at the forefront of witnessing and influencing revolutionary developments in this field.
    His expertise in new XR hardware and software reflects a commitment to the continuous advancement of technology. In his interactions with clients, Alex demonstrates a keen ability to understand and apply XR technology in diverse professional contexts. This skill is invaluable in an academic setting, where he can offer insights into the practical applications of XR in industry and research.
    His dedication to the field of XR technology positions him as an asset to any academic institution, offering students a blend of real-world experience and forward-thinking technological proficiency.

  • Laurence Chater (ARuVR)

    Laurence Chater, has expertise in film and theatre production, forging a career that elegantly fuses art with cutting-edge technology.

    With an impressive career spanning over a decade as a content creator, producer, and director, Laurence has adeptly navigated the domains of film, television, virtual reality (VR), and theatre. His portfolio includes work in 2D, 360, and VR content creation for notable organisations such as Visualise London, Speed VR, Brainwave VR, and Room One VR.

    Currently an instructional designer at ARuVR, Laurence specialises in immersive instructional design and delivery. His contributions to pioneering projects with Senta by Iris, Ravensbourne University, Virti, and ARuVR demonstrate his unparalleled capability in crafting immersive and engaging educational experiences.

    A passionate advocate for drawing inspiration across industries, Laurence's enthusiasm for video games and board games reflects his belief in their potential to revolutionise learning experiences.

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