Virtual Reality in Theory and Practice
Virtual Reality i teori och praktik

MAMF45, 7.5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MVAR1
Elective for: C4-adv, D4-bg, E4, F4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The student will gain practical and theoretical knowledge about Virtual Reality. Not only from a technical perspective, but also with an understanding of the complex interplay between human cognition and the technology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Understanding of the complexity within human perception, and thus the great challenges for Virtual Reality.
• Knowledge of the technology behind Virtual Reality and related areas

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• Fundamental and essential skills in designing and developing VR applications. These skills are necessary for subsequent courses in this field.
• Basic skills in content creation, such as 3D models, sounds, textures and animations.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• Understanding of both possibilities and limitations in current VR-technology.

Contents

Course activities:

• Workshops
• Lectures
• Assignments & challenges
• Project work 

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

Project work, individual assignments, as well as completed mandatory parts. For the final grade, individual points are added together with points from the project work.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0121. Name: Virtual Reality in Theory and Practice.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: 40
Selection: Admission guaranteed for students in the Master programmme in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Selection rules for the remaining places: Completed university credits within the programme. Priority is given to students enrolled on programmes that include the course in their curriculum.

Reading list

• Online materials and articles.

Contact

Course coordinator: Forskarassistent Joakim Eriksson, Joakim.Eriksson@design.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.design.lth.se/english/