Create VR: What Courses Do You Need? (Australia/Sydney)

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The discussion centers on the educational pathways and courses necessary for creating virtual reality (VR) content, particularly in the context of Sydney, Australia. Participants explore various fields of study related to VR, including computer science, software engineering, and electronic imaging, while also considering the different applications of VR technology.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that a degree in computer science or software engineering is generally sufficient for entering the VR field, depending on whether one is interested in software or hardware development.
  • Another participant mentions electronic imaging as a potential area of study, noting its connection to art and questioning what specific aspect of VR the original poster is interested in, such as modeling, simulation, or video games.
  • A participant shares their experience working on a VR project related to astronaut training, emphasizing the engineering background often involved in VR development.
  • One participant expresses a desire to create a VR experience for individuals with disabilities, highlighting a personal motivation and the potential for VR to provide immersive experiences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple viewpoints on the necessary educational background for VR development, with no consensus reached on a single pathway or definition of what constitutes VR. The discussion remains open-ended regarding the specific courses and fields of study that may be most beneficial.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying definitions of virtual reality and its applications, indicating that the scope of study may depend on individual interests and technological advancements. There are also indications of uncertainty regarding the current state of technology in relation to ambitious VR projects.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in pursuing a career in virtual reality, particularly those in Sydney, Australia, or those exploring educational options in computer science, software engineering, or related fields.

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What courses do you need to go through in order to make virtual reality stuff? Cause I really want to do it, but I really research it on google, and none of my friends know nothing about it, so I don't really know what courses i have to do to creature Virtual Reality stuff.
Btw I live in Australia, Sydney so if anyone knows any courses in Australia that i could do please post replies, thanks.
 
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I'd have thought that a degree in computer science should be sufficient, or perhaps a software engineering course. Depends what you want to do in the virtual reality business. If you want to make hardware then computer science or electrical engineering would make sense. If you want to be part of the production of software then software enginering.
 
Electronic imaging might be what you are looking for. Its considered an extension of art, not sure what you define as virtual reality. What are you looking to do, modeling, simulation, video games, 3d movies etc?
 
Virtual reality is usually the purview of computer scientists and engineers. I have worked with an aerospace engineer, a nuclear engineer and numerous otther who designed what is known as "The Cave" which is a virtual reality simulation of the ISS that incorporates the work done on radiation shielding. It is an immersive environment that can be used to help train new astronauts on the radiation "hot spots" of the ISS. Sorry to ramble on.

You can read a quick excerpt about the collaborative engineering project Here (pdf document)
 
SRode said:
Electronic imaging might be what you are looking for. Its considered an extension of art, not sure what you define as virtual reality. What are you looking to do, modeling, simulation, video games, 3d movies etc?

I like to make like another worldly Reality, the purpose of it is that when people are nearly at the end of their lives and they want to travel around the world but unfortunately they are disable, so I wanted to make a world where they can do anything (i.e Flying) and see anything they want. but I guess this is getting too far and technology isn't as advanced yet, I'm going to do my subject selection 2 more days ><
 

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