Principles of Virtual Reality (Formerly Intro to Augmented & Virtual Reality)
Ignite your imagination and create the future!
This course introduces students to principles, techniques, and the skills required to develop a variety of advanced technology solutions. Students will be introduced to such technologies as VR and XR using a variety of different equipment including Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Pico Neos, and other immersive devices. This class focuses on using new and emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges and a variety of different applications and use cases. Developing exciting new applications through techniques such as Digital Storytelling and Design Thinking provides each student with cutting edge knowledge and hands-on experiences in high demand across a variety of different industries and career paths. The average starting salary for a developer in this field is $75,000 a year. Learning in this field allows students to build technical literacy and express creativity in an immersive engaging computer aided design field.
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE81100
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Practical Arts
- Prerequisite
- None
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SVVSD Innovation Center students present VR project at NASA conference
Erie High senior Kayla Evans and Niwot High junior Katelin VonFeldt are looking to help NASA address isolation challenges for astronauts by combining virtual reality and sensory-based memory triggers with exercise. They’re creating the project for NASA HUNCH, a program that engages high school and college students in real-world research and development for space missions.
Parent University Session, February 20
St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children. All spring sessions are from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and will be held virtually. Spanish translation services will be available. Join us on Zoom, Feb. 20 from 5-6:30 p.m.Adolescent […]
Innovation Center Hosts Second Annual Accessibility Night
Empowering Students to Build a More Accessible Community St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) students are leading the charge for inclusivity and accessibility with the district’s second annual Accessibility Night, scheduled for February 21, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Innovation Center (33 Quail Road, Longmont). The event is free and open to […]