ATS3193 Virtual reality lab
Faculty of Arts
ATS3193 Virtual reality lab is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2022. It needs ATS2186, ATS2187 or ATS2188.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ATS3193. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ATS3193
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3193
No unit lists ATS3193 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The Virtual Reality Lab is a multi-disciplinary learning environment where students from the different specialisations in the Bachelor of Media Communication come together to explore new technologies, skills and practices in virtual reality. Students will devise a VR research project that tests the capabilities of new technologies and explore applications. The lab fosters creativity and experimentation in media production while also developing professional skills in collaboration and adaptability.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for ATS3193.
Assessment
- Media taskAssignment35%
- Creative taskAssignment45%
- Participation20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and discuss the communicative and creative role of virtual reality in contemporary media environments;
- 2
display proficiency in a variety of VR media skills and practices;
- 3
work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to conceptualise and design a VR media project;
- 4
apply skills to a VR media production that critically reflects on the evolving technologies and practices of virtual reality.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Asynchronous lessons include learning via direct engagement with industry practitioners
This unit embraces the iterative and experimental ethos of a practice lab. Students learn actively with hands-on production activities.
Students collaborate through tutorials and online forums to identify production bottlenecks and develop new workflow solutions
Learning resources
Required resources
A smartphone or mobile device: with an on-board camera.
Computer and data storage: Access to a fast laptop or personal computer. This will need to have elements of the Adobe Creative Suite installed on it (Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder etc.). Access to this software will be provided by Monash
Headphones: with a jack connection - not wireless/bluetooth. Earbuds will suffice but full over-the-ear, non noise-cancelling headphones are preferable.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Billy Head
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Billy Head
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3193?
You need ATS2186, ATS2187 or ATS2188 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ATS3193 offered?
ATS3193 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
How much work is ATS3193?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3193 have an exam?
No. ATS3193 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.