Virtual Reality Design (B.S.)

Mohammad Obeid, PhD, Associate Professor of Virtual and Augmented Reality
650 Millwood Ave, Winchester, VA 22601, mobeid@su.edu

The B.S. in Virtual Reality Design will prepare students for careers working as technical specialists and/or programmers in AR/VR/XR or related fields. In addition to the required concentration courses, students complete a set of foundation courses, two lab courses, elective courses, and a two-semester capstone sequence in which they complete a real project working with a client or as part of an internship.

Recommended Minors: Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Game Design and Development

Foundation Courses

Students must successfully complete the following 7 courses (21 credits):

INT 101 Introduction to IT Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
ARVR 105 Introduction to Immersive Technologies Credit(s): 3
ARVR 220 Introduction to Game Design Credit(s): 3
ARVR 230 Video Production in 360 Credit(s): 3
ARVR 240 3D Modeling and Design Credit(s): 3
ARVR 310 Immersive Experience Design Credit(s): 3
INT 304 Ethics for Technology Professionals Credit(s): 3

Lab Courses

Students must successfully complete the following 2 lab courses (6 credits):

ARVR 290 AR/VR Lab I Credit(s): 3
ARVR 291 AR/VR Lab II Credit(s): 3

Concentration Courses

Students must successfully complete the following 5 courses (15 credits):

CSC 121 Introduction to Computer Programming I Credit(s): 3
CSC 122 Introduction to Computer Programming II Credit(s): 3
ARVR 260 Development and Programming in Unity Credit(s): 3
ARVR 361 VR Design and Programming Credit(s): 3
ARVR 462 AR Design and Programming Credit(s): 3

Elective Courses

Students must successfully complete 9 credits in elective courses. Those can be selected from the list below, or from the B.A. in Virtual Reality Design program concentration courses in consultation with their advisor.

DATA 101 Introduction to Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
DATA 301 Data Mining and Pattern Discovery Credit(s): 3
CSC 406 Machine Learning Credit(s): 3
ARVR 370 Photogrammetry and Drones Credit(s): 3
ARVR 390 AR/VR Internship Credit(s): 3
ARVR 440 The Business of AR/VR Productions Credit(s): 3
ARVR 499 Independent Study Credit(s): 3
MUPR 365 Audio for Video Games Credit(s): 2

Capstone Project

Students must successfully complete the following 2 capstone design courses (6 credits):

ARVR 401 Design Thinking and Prototyping Credit(s): 3
ARVR 402 Project Implementation and Testing Credit(s): 3

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