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, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3949
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3949
No unit lists ATS3949 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Media Communication
Prerequisite: Must have completed 12 credit points from any of the following units: ATS2186, ATS2187, ATS2188, ATS2834.
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 investigate new media technologies, production skills and practices. The unit takes a broad approach to Extended Reality (XR) to explore practices of Virtual and Alternative Reality media, as well as other emergent media practice technologies such as Generative AI and Virtual Production. Throughout the semester you will devise and produce an extended or emerging media project that explores and tests the capabilities of emergent media production technologies. The lab will foster yours creativity and experimentation in media production while also supporting you to developing professional skills in collaboration and adaptability.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Creative Writing TaskWritten35%
- Digital ContentArtefact45%
- Forum PostExercise20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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 emergent media environments;
- 2
display proficiency in a variety of XR (such as virtual, augmented, and mixed reality) and other emergent media skills and practices;
- 3
work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to conceptualise and design an XR or emergent media project;
- 4
apply skills to an XR or emergent media production that critically reflects on the evolving technologies and practices of extended reality or other emergent medias.
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?
ATS3949 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3949 offered?
In 2026, ATS3949 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
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.