NEXT COHORT: JUNE 14, 2021
Interaction Design and Prototyping for XR
A project-based 10-week live online course exploring the best practices to design and prototype intuitive, usable, and human-centered experiences for AR and VR. During the course, you will familiarize yourself with the considerations of designing in environments beyond the screen, and the tools and skills to physically create those concepts.
This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding how to and why to apply best UX practices when designing and building experiences for AR and VR.
We've built this course in partnership with Unity with the intention to prepare you to earn a Unity Associate Artist certificate.
Course Overview
Live Online Sessions
3Hours of
Lessons/week
Learn the best practices, processes, and tools to design and prototype immersive experiences. Join weekly classes built to teach you the fundamentals of designing mixed reality, AR, and VR experiences.
Unlike pre-recorded tutorials, you get the benefit of a dedicated team of Unity-certified instructors and industry mentors helping you build your skills and portfolio.
Live 1:1 Mentorship
1Hour/
week
Each week, you will have one hour of 1-on-1 time with an expert instructor to focus on solving your specific problems, getting hands-on with your personal projects, or simply getting career advice and support at putting your portfolio together!
PREREQUISITES
- This is a beginner friendly course, no previous experience required
REQUIREMENTS
- Unity Version 2020 LTS (Free Download)
- A laptop or computer (Mac or PC)
- No headset required
1 User Experience and Interaction Design for XR
In this section, you learn the interaction, technology, and human factors that need to be considered when creating new user experiences for XR technologies. We will be covering the Mixed Reality Spectrum, Human-Centered Design in XR, Best Practices and Patterns in XR Design, and Usability Considerations.
By the end of the section, you will have a broad understanding of the complete XR design process and know different paths to become an XR creator.
2 Introduction to Unity
It is time to get familiar with a tool that will bring your XR concepts to life: Unity. In this section, you will learn the main components of the Unity Editor and get some practical experience. By the end of this section, you will know how to create and manipulate objects in Unity and import and configure assets used to create virtual worlds.
3 Prototyping Virtual Worlds
Now that you are familiar with Unity, it is time to create virtual worlds. In this section, we are going to walk you through Unity's Terrain Tools and ProBuilder to show you how you can easily create landscapes or block out your environments to build digital worlds in the blink of an eye.
4 Prototyping VR Interactions in Unity
Let’s bring interactions to our world. In this section, you will learn how to integrate the XR Interaction Toolkit in your project to build a VR Rig, add locomotion, and create objects that can be grabbed and thrown away.
5 Creating Immersive Visual Effects
Visual Effects can make your XR experience even more memorable. In this section, you will learn how to use Lighting, Shaders, Particles, and other Unity features that will empower you to create beautiful VFX (and some SFX) in real-time.
6 Immersive Storytelling in XR
Immersive storytelling can create a compelling sense of presence. In this section, you’ll learn the key features and fundamental workflows of Timeline and Cinemachine to make cutscenes with animations and camera changes.
7 Prototyping AR Interactions in Unity
In this section, you will learn how to use Vuforia and Unity MARS streamlined workflow to quickly prototype and build AR applications that are interactive and contextually aware. By the end of this section, you will be able to test your applications in the Editor as well as push them to Android and iOS devices.
8 Implement Immersive and Augmented Interfaces
XR is an advanced technology that may be intimidating to some users. In this section, you will learn how to use the Unity UI System to create effective user interfaces that foster an engaging and comfortable experience in XR.
TOOLS
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Usman Mir
Usman has worked with Unity for over 10 years. XR development combines his passion for problem solving and building innovative experiences.
Nakisa Donnelly
Nakisa’s engineering and arts background combine for a unique approach to XR development. She has designed and developed projects for the HoloLens, Magic Leap, Oculus Quest and Valve Index.
Nakisa Donnelly
Nakisa’s engineering and arts background combine for a unique approach to XR development. She has designed and developed projects for the HoloLens, Magic Leap, Oculus Quest and Valve Index.
Cash Garman
Cash Garman has over 14 years of experience in the games and web industry as a programmer. He has taught game and web programming/design at the University of Lincoln and the University of Sussex in the UK over a span of 4 years. He has specializations in VR/AR, procedural generation, artificial intelligence, data visualization, and data-driven systems.
Cash Garman
Cash Garman has over 14 years of experience in the games and web industry as a programmer. He has taught game and web programming/design at the University of Lincoln and the University of Sussex in the UK over a span of 4 years. He has specializations in VR/AR, procedural generation, artificial intelligence, data visualization, and data-driven systems.
Tyrell Lewin
Tyrell brings a deep passion for Math and Computer Science to his XR Development. With experience in developing AAA games and leading tech startups, he has designed and developed for Oculus Quest, Microsoft Mixed Reality, HTC Vive, and Apple’s ARKit.
Our Instructors are Unity Certified
Where our students work
Industry recognized certifications right under your belt
Successful completion of the course will earn you a XR Designer with Unity certification issued by Circuit Stream, and the opportunity to prepare you to gain an Associate Level certification badge from Unity.
Payment Plans
Full Payment
$3,950
3 Month Plan
$1,317
6 Month Plan
$673
12 Month Plan
$343
All payment plans are listed in US Dollars (USD).
Next course starts June 14th
REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 7, 2021
Course Schedule
June 14 - August 18
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 7, 2021
| Timeslot 1 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:00-11:30am PST |
| Timeslot 2 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:30-5:00pm PST |
| Timeslot 3 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:30-8:00pm PST |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Interaction Design & Prototyping course right for me?
With customizable project-based learning, we’ve worked with students building projects for their companies, people wanting to upgrade their skills to stay competitive in the workforce, students developing their own VR/AR project to self-publish, and more.
If you want to get a jump start on creating VR and AR, work with the best instructors from the industry, and gain valuable skills to design your own VR/AR apps, we believe the course is right for you!
You can apply to meet with our student admissions team and determine whether the course is a good fit for your goals.
What can I do after taking this course?
We'll teach you the skills to be familiar with the fundamentals of designing user-friendly XR experiences, using Unity. You'll understand how to use the tools needed to design custom virtual and augmented reality applications for yourself and clients. You'll gain the skills that are necessary to transition to a career in the VR and AR industry, or complement your existing skills.
Why take a course with Circuit Stream?
We've taught more than 35,000 students, professionals and companies globally over dozens of courses. Our instructors are developers working in the VR and AR industry committed to helping you learn how to make VR and AR apps.