This course provides an in-depth exploration of Extended Reality (XR), including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Students will design, develop, and optimize immersive experiences using industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, WebXR, and Spark AR. Through hands-on projects, students will master 3D spatial design, user interactions, world-building, and optimization techniques while considering accessibility, usability, and ethical implications of immersive media. The course culminates in a functional XR prototype, demonstrating students’ ability to create interactive, engaging, and optimized experiences for various XR platforms.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.