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Creating for Mixed Reality
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4 Sessions / 13 hours of work per session
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Skill Level
Intermediate
Video Transcripts
English
Topics
Storytelling, Architecture, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Unity

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Designing for Mixed Reality

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4 Sessions / 13 hours of work per session
Included w/ premium membership ($20/month)
Skill Level
Intermediate
Video Transcripts
English
Topics
Storytelling, Architecture, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Unity

Not available for purchase in India

Course Description

Architecture Theatre in their many forms have explored narrative design in a spatial context. In this course we will look at what we can learn from these disciplines as they relate to the current state of mixed reality. We will talk to award winning mixed reality creators about how they have had to adjust and evolve to create for mixed reality.

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Session 1: Intro + Creating Interactive Narratives (April 2, 2024)
This session discusses approaches in organizing interactive projects. Through guest speakers and project examples, we'll learn how to successfully blend linear storytelling with audience participation.
8 lessons
1. Introduction: Setting Expectations
2. Agency and Storytelling
3. Environments and Experience Design
4. Physical and Virtual Connectivity
5. Interaction and Interactivity
6. Blarp Demo
7. Irrational Exuberance Demo
8. Outro
Session 2: Mixed Reality as Participatory Art (April 9, 2024)
In this session, we'll take a more in-depth look into the structure and theory of audience-based designs. We'll also look at various examples of interactive, participatory mixed reality programs.
8 lessons
1. Learning From Your Audience
2. Human Centered Design
3. Prototyping Interaction Design
4. XR Design Demo
5. AirMeasure Demo
6. EXA Instrument Demo
7. LyraVR Demo
8. Outro
Session 3: Hololens Heroes: Deconstructing a Mixed Reality Experience (April 16, 2024)
This session takes us through how the dance-based Hololens Heroes project was created from start to finish. We'll discuss in detail the challenges and considerations that went into this project.
11 lessons
1. Behind the Scenes of Heroes
2. Why Heroes?
3. Placemaking Through Photogrammetry
4. The Challenges of 360 Video Capture
5. Animation Through Motion Capture
6. Heroes Walkthrough
7. Experience Design
8. What We Learned
9. Developing Heroes Experience in Unity
10. Sketchup & Site-Specific Design
11. Outro
Session 4: Where Does This Go Next? (April 23, 2024)
This session centers around different artists' perspectives on the future and possibilities of mixed reality. How do you envision the future of mixed reality?
4 lessons
1. Where Have We Been?
2. The Human Body as Interface
3. Templates for Immersion
4. Closing Comment
Learning Outcomes

Below you will find an overview of the Learning Outcomes you will achieve as you complete this course.

Instructors And Guests
What You Need to Take This Course
  • Equipment (optional): Windows 10 PC (2015 or later), Oculus Rift CV1
  • Software: Unity (free version)
Additional Information

Please note: Taking part in a Kadenze course as a Premium Member, does not affirm that the student has been enrolled or accepted for enrollment by Pacific Northwest College of Art.

In order to receive college credit for these program courses, you must successfully complete and pass all 3 courses in this program. If a student signs up for the Creating for Mixed Reality program, it is recommended that these courses are taken sequentially.

*Partial credit will not be awarded for completion of only one course.

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