Overview
Key facts
The course will explore the potential of using immersive technologies such as 360 videos and 3D environments on virtual reality (VR) headsets and augmented reality (AR) with Microsoft Hololens for collecting data in various research contexts.The course will cover the basics of data collection using mixed-reality technologies, including the design and implementation of mixed-reality research studies, ethical considerations, and best practices for data analysis. Participants will have hands-on experience using 360 videos on VR headsets and Microsoft Hololens to collect data, and will have the opportunity to develop their own research ideas using these technologies. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the potential and challenges of mixed-reality research, and will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to begin applying immersive technologies to their own research projects.
University of Surrey's Mixed Reality Research - an introduction to data collection programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- To understand the of the technologies involved in immersive media
- To have a comprehensive understanding of best practices when carrying out research using immersive technologies
- To have had hands-on experience using current Virtual reality and Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality devices
- To be able to reflect on the strengths, weaknesses and appropriate application of different immersive methods
- To understand the ethic and analytic considerations of using these methods.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data View 67 other Short Courses in Data Science & Big Data in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
Due to the nature of the equipment being used, aspects of the course may not be suited to prospective applicants that are pregnant or have any of the following health conditions:
- A history of photo-sensitive epileptic
- A current significant, uncorrected hearing or sight impairment
- A history of epileptic seizure
- A history of heart attacks
- A history of strokes
- A history of aneurysms
- A history of asthma attack
- A history of uncontrolled high blood pressure
- A current contagious skin condition
- A current impairment to balance.
Tuition Fee
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International
130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 130 GBP for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 130 GBP for the full programme during 1 days.
- £130
- Students
- £155
- Education and charitable sector applicants
- £220
- Government and commercial sector applicants
Living costs for Guildford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.