ATS3949 Extended realities (XR) lab
Faculty of Arts
ATS3949 Extended realities (XR) lab is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2025. It needs ATS2187, ATS2188 or ATS2186.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3949
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3949
No unit lists ATS3949 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Media Communication
Overview
The Extended realities (XR) 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 emergent Extended Reality (XR) technologies (e.g. virtual, augmented, mixed and alternative realities). You will devise an XR 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 2025
The 2025 handbook lists no offerings for ATS3949.
Assessment
- Media TaskArtefact35%
- Creative taskArtefact45%
- ParticipationExercise20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and discuss the communicative and creative role of extended reality concepts and technologies in contemporary media environments;
- 2
display proficiency in a variety of XR (such as virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) media skills and practices;
- 3
work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to conceptualise and design an XR media project;
- 4
apply skills to an XR media production that critically reflects on the evolving technologies and practices of extended reality.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive 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.
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.
Headphones: with a jack connection - not wireless/bluetooth.
SD card
External hard drive
AA batteries
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Billy Head
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Billy Head
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3949?
You need ATS2187, ATS2188 or ATS2186 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ATS3949 offered?
ATS3949 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
How much work is ATS3949?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3949 have an exam?
No. ATS3949 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.