Mixed Reality is a term coined to describe the continuum between full-on simulations of reality (Virtual Reality), overlays onto and insertions into reality (Augmented Reality),? ?and physical reality (the so-called Real World). This? ?elective will introduce students to this burgeoning field,? ?and will involve a mix of? ?critiquing the successes and failures thus far (with a little history), readings and? ?discussions on the emerging theories and best practices, as well as a sequence of? ?projects to get hands-on experience. Using approachable tools, students (both solo? ?and teams) will create their own compelling prototypes. The elective will utilize marker?-?based? ?screen? ?experiences (using systems like NyARToolkit), more sophisticated? ?markerless overlays (leveraging simple tools like Aurasma, and venturing in Unity3D? ?and Vuforia/Layar), and? ?immersive? ?experiences (using homebrew eyewear as well as a? ?couple of Meta 2 headsets).? ?Students need not have extensive experience with any of? ?these development tools, but comfort? ?with technology will be an advantage (be? ?fearless), and prior exposure to a programming? ?language will make you valuable when? ?we split up into teams.

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