New Virtual Reality and Game Development major will ready students to use emerging technology for
New Virtual Reality and Game Development major will ready students to use emerging technology for
New Virtual Reality and Game Development major will ready students to use emerging technology for communications
By Jalyn Bolyard
September 28, 2021
Summary
Gamification of learning and game-based learning are popular in schools to ensure Ohio University is now offering a new undergraduate major starting this fall in Virtual Reality and Game Development.
The VRGD program will teach students to use emerging technologies like virtual reality and digital games specifically for communication purposes, while emphasizing ethical and social improvements.
"We expect that as the requirements for delivering ultra-high quality immersive experiences increase, our students will be in a strong position to understand not only state of the art VR/AR and game development technologies but how the underlying communications technology could be used," Dr. Julio Aráuz, associate professor and director of the McClure School, said.
In addition to virtual reality and game design classes, electives will teach students how those technologies work within larger information networking systems.
VRGD students will also have access to the Game Research and Immersive Design Lab facilities, which are available to all Scripps College students regardless of major.
The demand for future workers with experience in virtual reality and game development is growing.
"Every student will take virtual reality and game development classes that will ready them for technical and production jobs upon graduation."
Reference
Bolyard, J. (2021, September 28). New Virtual Reality and game development major will ready students to use emerging technology for Communications. Retrieved November 15, 2021, from https://www.ohio.edu/news/2021/09/new-virtual-reality-and-game-development-major-will-ready-students-use-emerging