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SM3612 - Augmented Reality

Offering Academic Unit
School of Creative Media
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
Augmented Reality (AR) embeds computer graphics into the environment of its users. This course, AR 1, is the first part of a 2-semester AR course. Both courses focus on design and content creation and to a lesser extent on technical aspects. In AR 1, students will learn how to design and previsualize AR experiences by compositing photorealistic objects into video clips with Cinema4D that are rendered offline. In AR 2, students will then build on this conceptual knowledge to deploy fully interactive AR systems on head-worn displays that can be used outdoors.

Compared to Virtual Reality, a display paradigm where users can only see computer graphics and not the real world, there are several key differences that students will learn about in this course. In AR 1, these are specifically 
  • Learning how to capture environment light conditions and how to apply them when rendering virtual objects
  • Learning how to design interactions for AR, which are radically different to VR interaction techniques. For example, standard VR techniques (e.g. teleportation) can’t be done in AR. AR introduces additional challenges, e.g. for safety when walking outdoors in busy areas. 
  • Learning how to design for seamlessly connecting virtual objects to the environment. 
In parallel to learning how to embed photorealistic objects into video clips, students will learn about design approaches for AR content. Mid-semester, students will propose a project to be executed till the end of the semester. 

The major components of the course may include: 
1) Briefly learn about the history of Augmented Reality 
2) Learn how to use state-of-the-art software to compose photorealistic graphics into video footage 
3) Learn how to develop an interactive application on an AR head-worn display
4) Develop a concept, rationale, and artist statement for your piece 
5) Produce a short movie to showcase your piece

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information
SM3612.pdf

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