Introduction to Virtual Reality

  LEVEL : BEGINNER                    HRDF : CLAIMABLE 

    TRAINER : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Dr Dayang Rohaya Awang Rambli

 

WHEN  


11 - 12 DECEMBER 2021

 

WHERE 


UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS

(UTP)

 

TIME


9.00AM - 5.00PM


 

RM 1,240 FOR PROFESSIONALS


CONTENT SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

This short course provides the participants with a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of virtual reality, including the history of VR. Students will also be introduced to the VR systems which includes the various types of hardware and software. The course will also the VR experience and how VR can be applied in the real world. Challenges in design especially in the human factors’ aspect will be discussed. The current and potential VR applications will be highlighted. Students will also learn how create a simple VR application using the UNITY3d software.

COURSE CONTENT

Fundamental concepts of VR

  • Introduction to virtual reality
  • Definition, history, virtual reality systems

VR Technologies (hardware)

  • Tracking devices & other input devices
  • Graphic display
  • Audio, haptic display

VR Technologies (software)

  • VR modelling software
  • VR toolkits

Applications of VR

  • Human factors in VR design
  • Current Applications
  • Future Applications

VR design using UNITY3D

  • Introduction to Unity part 1
  • Introduction to Unity part 2
  • Intro to Google Cardboard for Unity
  • VR Scene development
  • Basic interaction development part 1
  • Basic interaction development part 2


OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of VR
  • Examine and describe the hardware and software technologies associated with a VR system
  • Discuss the current and potential application of VR
  • Explain how human factors affect the design of virtual worlds
  • Design, construct and implement a simple VR application


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Electrical Engineering students






OUR TRAINER




1. Associate Proffesor Ts Dr Dayang Rohaya Awang Rambli 

AP Ts Dr Dayang Rohaya Awang Rambli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia. She received her PhD degree (Computer Science) from Loughborough University in 2005.  Her MSc degree (Computer Science) and BSc (Computer Science) were obtained from Western Michigan University in 1987 and University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA in 1985 respectively. Currently, she is a researcher at the Institute of Health Analytics (UTP), leading the Visualization & Interaction Research group. Her research interest lies in the area of virtual reality, augmented reality and human computer interaction focusing on visualization and human factors issues in the field of healthcare, education & training. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience in courses such as programming, virtual reality, technopreneurship team project and IT project management.

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REGISTRATION FEE

PROFESSIONALS

MYR1,240

*fee quoted does not include SST, GST/VAT or withholding tax (if applicable).


OUR LOCATION

Centre for Advanced & Professional Education (CAPE)

 Level 16, Menara 2, Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat, 50470, Jalan Travers, Kuala Lumpur.

CALL US

+605 - 368 7558 /

+605 - 368 8485

DROP US AN EMAIL

cape@utp.edu.my