MDIA 2224 - Virtual Reality Design and Development II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 2224 Course Virtual Reality Design and Development II Coordinating Unit Media Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites MDIA 2223 or MDIA 1013 or demonstrated immersive technology development experience (portfolio of work required) Assumed Knowledge 3D modelling fundamentals, Unity Game engine understanding and immersive technology design comprehension Assessment Online quizzes 15%, Reflective essay 20%, Project formulation 30%, Game engine final project 35% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Steven Cook
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:1 Classify the roles and responsibilities within current VR, MR and AR development frameworks. 2 Apply appropriate design theory/methodologies for immersive technology development from a project-oriented perspective. 3 Formulate and manage a production schedule orientated specifically towards immersive technology. 4 Demonstrate intermediate literacy in game engine use. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3, 4 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1, 3 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1, 2, 3 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Due to not only the individual skill acquisition required, but also the highly technical nature of the project material in this course, resources will be provided weekly for students. These resources will be in the form of code examples, workflow strategies, applied techniques, and websites. Students are not only encouraged to access all of the resources provided, but also to foster an investigative research approach to obtaining their own resources as technical issues arise. There will be no dedicated textbook(s) or course reader(s) for this course, however, recommended reading may be nominated.Recommended Resources
Websites:
Unity 3D Tutorials - https://unity3d.com/learn/tutorials
Unity Forum - https://forum.unity.com/
Unity Answers - https://answers.unity.com/index.html
Students are recommended to not only foster a self-guided and investigative research approach to finding resources on their own as needs arise, but also strongly encouraged to keep a record of these articles/books/websites.Online Learning
This course makes extensive use of MyUni and external websites. All assignments are submitted via online methods. Depending on size, some associated project material may have to be submitted in person (via memory stick or USB drive). -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures for this course are delivered live and recorded using the university’s Echo 360 system. Lecture recordings are automatically loaded to MyUni following delivery. Tutorial classes are held in the Napier building VR lab. Readings and other materials are provided using the Barr Smith Library Digital Resources Management Service or through externally hosted websites. Assignments and course participation involve a mixture of individual and collaborative work.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 4 hours assignment preparation per week 48 hours per semester 2 hours project work per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours investigative research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours reading per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Week-by-week course content is available on the MyUni site and in person - when applicable to course project material - through data transfer.Small Group Discovery Experience
Tutorial sessions held in the Napier building VR lab form an integral part of learning in this course. Students will gain SGDE by working in a combination of whole class and smaller groups under the guidance and supervision of the Course Coordinator and academic staff. Tutorial sessions also provide an opportunity for students to receive advice and support from the academic staff coordinating the course as they complete project work. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
*Please note: this is only an estimate of the minimum expected workload for each assessment piece. As much of the assessment structure requires technical understanding, different students may be required to spend more time on unfamiliar tasks.Assessment Task (relevant learning outcomes) Task Type Weighting Suggested workload* Online Quizzes
(1, 4)Formative and Summative; Individual; Written 15% Approx 8-12 hours Reflective Essay
(1, 2)Summative; Individual; Written 20% Approx 12-16 hours
(including preparatory reading, research and experimentation)Project Formulation
(3)Summative; Individual; Graphical 30% Approx 14-18 hours Game Engine Final Project
(1, 2, 3, 4)Summative; Individual; VR Project Creation 35% Approx 28-40 hours
(including data backup and transfer times)Assessment Detail
Online Quizzes: 15%. These quizzes will demonstrate formative and summative understanding of the core concepts presented in lectures and tutorial sessions.
Reflective Essay:20% 1,500 words. This assessment will be submitted through MyUni and will be a reflective written piece oriented around the student's investigation into the development roles and difficulties with VR development. The essay will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of 1) the attributes associated with their chosen roles, and 2) the impact their roles have on other tasks within the development pipeline.
Project Formulation & Management: 30%. Each student will be required to demonstrate ongoing understanding of how VR projects are formulated and managed in small teams. Evidence of this understanding will be submitted via both the project management software used within the course and in written form.
Game Engine Final Project: 35%. The final project represents the culmination of course work. Students will submit their final build(s) as per the techniques and design principles outlined within VR Design and Development I and II. Grades will be based on how well the final build of the project runs, whether or not design methodologies were implemented, and proven understanding of intermediate level game engine use.Submission
Written assignments must be submitted via the MyUni course site. Project-based assessments must be submitted in person depending on size. Feedback is provided through test responses, rubrics, comments in assignment text and in class.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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