Beyond the Interface: Introduction to 3D Design
Course description
Beyond the Interface: AR/VR Design Essentials will equip learners with the knowledge and skills to create user-centered AR/VR experiences. Learners will enhance their understanding of interaction through effective AR/VR design principles, including prototyping, user testing exercises and building proper design documentation.
Duration 24 hours | Price $505 + GST | Delivery Format Online scheduled sessions |
Choose a section:
Start & End Dates | Days | Times | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15 - May 8 | Tues/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm MST | closed |
| July 8 - July 31 | Tues/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm MST | open |
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to apply critical thinking to AR/VR projects, have an understanding of proto-type development and basic design principles.
- Identify technologies used for AR/VR Development
- Apply critical and design thinking to AR/VR project designs
- Formulate a process to develop prototypes and conduct user testing
- Develop a design to create multi-sensory, accessible AR/VR experiences
Course topics
Topic 1 | Introduction to AR/VR An overview of the types of technology being used and current trends. | Topic 2 | Critical thinking and bias in design Learn the characteristics of a critical thinker including how to understand and mitigate bias. |
Topic 3 | Meaningful decisions and random interaction Learn the phases of design thinking and ideation methods. | Topic 4 | The process for researching, building and testing How to identify needs, draft your elevator pitch and prototyping. |
Topic 5 | Fundamentals of good game design Methods for ideation, how to plan and understand the users state of mind. | Topic 6 | Project skills Learn project management software and techniques to bring your project to completion. |
Career pathways
Skills gained from this Micro Credential can be applied to careers in AR/VR design, game development, user experience (UX) design, interactive media and digital storytelling. This course is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their understanding of effective design principles including how to create engaging and user-friendly AR/VR experiences.
Why enroll in this course?
| Structured, virtual learning, with live support from industry experts | Projects that you can include in your own work or portfolio | Earn a digital badge to showcase & share your skills | Customize your learning path to match your career goals and earn higher credentials |
Course completion
This non-credit course runs twice per week for four consecutive weeks, combining live virtual classes with graded assignments and assessments. Weekly assignments must be submitted on schedule, and learners will begin developing their final project midway through the course, applying new concepts as they progress. After the final class, participants may have an additional few days to refine and submit their project. To successfully complete the course and earn a digital badge, you must achieve an overall grade of 70% or higher.
Instructor bio
ReTrain Canada is dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of Canada's working and middle classes, creating a solid foundation for the future of Canadians. Their course offerings have been developed to provide career options that use technology employers are looking for. ReTrain Canada instructors have a solid foundation of industry experience along with being expert guides for students going through the learning process.
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Use Beyond the Interface: Introduction to 3D Design and four other courses to earn a Professional Certificate
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