AVR4000 Introduction to VR & AR Production
- Course codeAVR4000
- Number of credits5
- Teaching semester2025 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusHamar
- Required prerequisite knowledge
No special requirements.
Central topics:
- Train systems analysis during two full days
- They will then apply systems analysis in the four course assignments.
- Pitching
- Project management in different type of research and development projects
- Development of design strategy and design brief for games and interactive applications
- Testing methods
- Argue for the structure and the outcomes of the creative processes - based on theory and research
Learning Outcome
A candidate who has completed the course has the following total learning outcomes, defined by knowledge, skills and general competence:
The candidate
• has thorough knowledge of how to work in a cross-disciplinary team
• has thorough understanding of game design for VR/AR productions
• has thorough understanding for how to apply system analysis & system dynamics to problem-solving game design
• has thorough knowledge of the artistic development work and practical methods in a scientific and professional setting
• knowledge about initiating a strategic and research design process connected XR and serious games
• has thorough knowledge about different project management methods
• has thorough understanding on how plan a research project or development project and the synergies effect between them
• has a thorough understanding of possibilities and limitations with VR & AR technology
The candidate
• Can carry out work in an interdisciplinary, intercultural environment - both in groups and individually
• can use critical thinking, logic, communication and problem solving in artistic and project development processes in an independent way
• can use central scientific theoretical traditions with relevance to game studies, artistic development and programming
• can use research-based ideas for feasibility and business plans in an independent way
• can use relevant methods and theory to design creative strategies for pursuing, exploiting and further developing new opportunities
• Can carry out creative concepts and explain them verbally and visually
The candidate
• can communicate research and marked opportunities to technical- and a business-oriented audience
• can apply knowledge of what is research in connection to different VR/AR and serious games development
• can present research and project ideas in a clear and professional matter applying effective pitch techniques
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio Assessment | ECTS - A-F | Group |
| 100 |
- 1 group folder assignment
All group members share responsibility for the full content of the assignment/product/performance from the group-projects.