Beyond the Interface: Introduction to 3D Design
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.
Start Anytime | Duration 24 hours | Price $505 + GST | Availability Launching February 9! | Delivery Format Online self-directed |
Learning outcomes
After completing this Micro Credential, 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
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. 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?
| Practical, self-paced learning with support form 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 |
Badge completion
This non-credit Micro Credential runs for 12 consecutive weeks, during which you’ll complete graded assignments and assessments to demonstrate your skills and competency. All assignments must be submitted within the 12-week timeframe. To successfully complete the Micro Credential 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 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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