Discover the fundamentals of Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR), learn to create immersive experiences, and gain hands-on skills in VR/XR tools, design principles, and applications across four intensive training days.
Course Overview Table
| Chapter | Details |
| Partner | University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies |
| Title | Introduction to Virtual and Extended Reality |
| Service | Course |
| Target Group | Startups, SMEs, Developers, Designers, Educators, Tech Enthusiasts |
| Format | In-Person Training, Workshop |
| Focused on Key Technologies | VR/XR Hardware, Unity, Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling Tools |
| Status | Ready to offer |
| Stakeholders from SME/PA Side | Tech startups, educational institutions, design teams, innovation hubs |
| Requirements for Participation | Basic computer literacy; interest in immersive technologies |
| Estimated Duration | 16 hours |
Description of the Course
This 4-day course introduces the principles and practical applications of Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR), designed for individuals and organizations aiming to explore and create immersive digital experiences through hands-on experience and expert-led training. VR and XR technologies are transforming industries by enabling immersive simulations, interactive training, and enhanced user experiences. This course covers the basics of VR, Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), with applications in gaming, education, healthcare, and product design, using tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and VR headsets.
Participants will learn the complete process of creating a VR/XR experience: understanding hardware and software, designing 3D environments, implementing interactivity, and testing on VR devices. Key topics include 3D modeling basics, VR/XR development workflows, user interface design for immersive environments, and optimizing performance for VR applications. Attendees will work on real-world projects, such as building a simple VR simulation or an AR application, to apply their skills.
Tentative Agenda:
Day 1: Introduction, VR/XR fundamentals, hardware overview, demo of tools
Day 2: 3D modeling, environment design, introduction to Unity/Unreal Engine
Day 3: Adding interactivity, user experience design, testing on VR devices
Day 4: Optimization, best practices, final project showcase
After four days, participants will leave with a functional VR/XR prototype, a solid understanding of immersive technology tools, and the confidence to design, develop, and deploy basic VR/XR experiences for various applications.
Additional Course Information
| Category | Details |
| Developed skills | Understanding VR/XR technologies; 3D modeling basics; VR/XR development in Unity/Unreal Engine; User experience design for immersive environments; Testing and optimization for VR/XR |
| Learning Methods Used | Presentations, live demos, guided practice, Q&A, collaborative projects |
| References/Resources | Unity Learn Tutorials, Unreal Engine Documentation, Oculus Developer Guides, A-Frame XR Resources |
| Overview Slides | [To be attached or linked separately] |