Virtual Reality Specialization

This specialisation from the University of London will introduce you to virtual reality.
Virtual reality is one of the most highly requested skill sets in the jobs market, and this specialisation will give you an introduction to the subject and key skills in the field. You will hear from world-leading lecturers and industry experts, use Unity to develop your own VR environment, and end the specialisation by creating your first VR game.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Discover the fundamentals of Virtual Reality, the hardware and history, different applications, and the psychology and challenges of the medium.
- Learn the basics of 3D graphics, how we create objects and how to lay them out to create an environment.
- Explore how you interact with a VR world, including the concepts and technologies of VR interaction.
- Utilise the skills you have learnt to create your own VR game or project.

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