BECOME AN AR/VR DESIGNER

Get introduced to Martyn and the themes of this extraordinary course

• Understand the course deliverables
• Discuss XR Designer Job Descriptions and Portfolios
• Cover key themes including Collaboration and Growth Mindset

Dive into the best practices of XR design

• Explore the convergence of art and technology in this realm
• Learn to differentiate between XR, AR, MR and the Metaverse
• Gain hands-on knowledge about different headset options to help you make informed design decisions

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Practise applying the step-by-step XR design process

• Unity for Mobile AR
• Installing & Setting up Unity
• Demo: Up and Ready in Unity

Project 1 - Assignment #01: Unity Setup

Practise applying the step-by-step XR design process

• Become familiar with essential tools employed by XR designers
• Grasp the significance of problem-solving within the XR context
• Effectively utilise grey boxing and body-storming techniques

Project 1 - Assignment #02: Design your Ideas

Initiate the prototyping phase for an AR experience, evaluate user experiences from project, embrace the importance of rapid iteration in the design process, gain proficiency with essential XR design tools like Unity and MRTK.

• Prototyping & Visual Scripting
• Rapid Iteration
• Tools of the XR Designer: Unity and MRTK
• Avatars

Demo: Add models, reuse MRTK Assets, sound and animation basics.

Project 1 - Assignment #03: Visual Scripting and Avatar

Work on utilising Unity for animation within the AR/VR domain.

• Gain a broader perspective on the art and techniques within animation
• Become proficient in employing Unity's Timeline to synchronise and sequence events and animations
• Apply new skills collaboratively to enhance projects and ensure it provides dynamic and engaging results for end-users

Guest Speaker: Animation

Workshop: Collaboration to improve on your Metaverse Project

Explore the importance of collaboration, incorporate innovative applications into prototyping, refine initial greybox experiences by leveraging collective feedback and expertise, and gain practical experience on viewing and testing prototypes

• Working with Developers, Data Science and other teams
• Use of OpenAI & Neural Voice
• Demo: View your AR prototype on Device

Workshop: Collaboration to improve on your Greybox Basic Experience

[Optional] Assignment #04: Incorporating OpenAI

Learn how architectural and spatial design principles can be implemented in an XR context

• Use common tools to build out a virtual world
• Become familiar with XR Design for Spatial
• Understand Level Design
• Learn about Floor Plans and Way-Finding

Project 2 - Assignment #05: Assignment #05: XRI Toolkit & Mesh

Begin to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the artistic elements integral to AR/VR design

• Infuse your authentic self into projects
• Master the use of moodboards
• Gain expertise in selecting and working with appropriate materials and models

Project 2 - Assignment #06: Art Direct and Prototype your World

Gain understanding of the role that light and sound play in crafting immersive AR/VR experiences

• Draw inspiration from innovative immersive theatre concepts
• Utilise sound to guide and influence user navigation and emotion
• Acquire practical skills in integrating and manipulating light and sound within the Unity platform

Workshop: Basics of Light and Sound in Unity

Project 2 - Assignment #07: Light & Sound

Understand the implications and benefits of digital twins.

• Deep dive into exemplars such as ISS Project and Melbourne Digital Twin
• Set up a Digital Twin and connect it to relevant data sources

Demo: ISS Project Set-up and connecting the data

Assignment #08: Digital Twin

Comprehend the foundational theories underpinning effective UI in XR

• Seek to ensure optimal user experiences with knowledge of tools like MRTK
• Craft interactive elements tailored for XR platforms
• Master the transition process of bringing UI designs from Figma to Unity
• Demo: From Figma to Unity - Slicing UI elements

Harness the power of storytelling to compellingly present and pitch XR ideas

• Learn to craft clear and impactful vision statements
• Explore effective storytelling in the XR industry
• Receive guidance in assembling a captivating portfolio and refining your pitching techniques

Case Study

Workshop: Making a Portfolio & Pitching your Idea

Assignment #10: Building your Portfolio

Present your portfolio to the class utilising effective and captivating storytelling techniques.

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Present your portfolio to the class utilising effective and captivating storytelling techniques and wrap-up the course.

• Portfolio Pitch
• Wrap-Up

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