APTECH 168 3D Animation: Introduction to Virtual Reality Description: In this course students will create Virtual Reality (VR) environments in the computer, and interact with these environments using head-mounted displays and hand controllers. Students will develop models and animations in applications like Autodesk 3ds Max, and Blender, and combine them with assets available online. Students will also learn basic map-creation techniques in image-editing software like Adobe Photoshop, and use game engines such as Epic Games Unreal Engine or Unity Technologies Unity to create immersive, interactive VR experiences. Prerequisites: Course Completion of APTECH 43 Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Grading Type: Grade Only Sections listed are for Fall 2023

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books   2100 F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Nelson S Kunde Hall, Santa Rosa Campus 152 2.00 Cancelled 24 0 0 08/18-12/08 12/15/2023     Important Notice: Due to the discontinuance of Autodesk Stingray, the course will instead feature Epic Game's 'Unreal Engine' for VR development.