IXD-715 METAVERSE DESIGN

In this course, students study the conceptual and,related UX design approaches to metaverse,creation. Metaverse is a broader term encompassing,technologies such as augmented reality (AR),,virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and,virtual 3D environments where interaction will,take place. Students explore various platforms,,technical aspects, and design approaches,applicable in a non-physical environment. The,virtual worlds today are more than just,technology. They have become humans’ alternative,habitat to the physical one. Such tendencies,require full attention from the new generation of,UX designers and a profound understanding of the,media phenomena from different perspectives. This,is a hands-on course where priority is given to,engagement on real-industry projects and searches,for design solutions that include using metaverse,and 3D virtual environments for video games,,virtual classrooms, augmented chat platforms,,artificial intelligence-generated content, and,many other emerging applications.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IXD 621