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Course Outline
1. AR Foundations and the Ecosystem
- Understanding AR: Definition, history, and evolution. Distinctions between VR, AR, and MR (Mixed Reality).
- AR Use Cases: Industry landscape (E-commerce, Education, Healthcare, Gaming, Industrial sectors).
- Core AR Technologies: Tracking methods – Image Tracking, Plane Detection, World Tracking, 6DOF versus 3DOF.
- Mobile Platforms: Introduction to ARKit (iOS) and ARCore (Android). Exploring their strengths and limitations.
- Development Setup: Installing Unity and configuring AR Foundation.
- Workshop 1: Establishing your initial AR project.
2. Position Tracking and Object Placement
- Basics of World Tracking: Horizontal and Vertical Planes (Plane Detection).
- Input Management: Detecting touches and gestures. Understanding Raycasting in AR.
- Workshop 2: Positioning 3D Objects within the Real World.
- Object Manipulation: Allowing users to scale, rotate, and move placed 3D models.
- Workshop 3: Interacting with Objects. Implementing Controllers for Model Manipulation.
- Persistent Anchors: Saving and reloading AR sessions.
3. Image-Based AR and Animation
- Image Tracking: Principles and creating libraries of reference images.
- Workshop 4: Image-Based AR: Detecting a poster or graphic and overlaying a 3D model or video.
- Animation and Visual Effects: Adding animations to 3D models. Utilizing Particle Systems in AR.
- Workshop 5: Refining Design. Adding animations and basic visual effects.
- Face and Body Tracking: Introduction to filter creation – operational principles and 3D masks.
4. Advanced Tracking and UX/UI in AR
- 3D Object Tracking: Scanning and using physical objects as markers.
- Occlusion: Creating realism by making virtual objects appear behind real ones.
- User Interface (UX/UI) in AR: Design challenges, 3D design, and principles for placing information on the display (HUD).
- Workshop 6: Interface and Instructions: Adding a UI to your project to guide users on scanning a space.
- AR Cloud and Shared Experiences: Introduction to multi-user AR sessions.
- Performance Optimization: Tips for 3D models, textures, and scripts.
5. Publication, Ethics, and the Future of AR
- Testing AR Apps: Addressing challenges like varying lighting, environments, and devices.
- Publishing Apps: The export and submission process for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
- Future Trends: WebAR, AR glasses technology (e.g., HoloLens, Magic Leap), and the potential of Mixed Reality (MR).
- Ethics, Privacy, and Security in AR: Legal and ethical considerations regarding scanning user spaces and data handling.
- Final Project: Participants present their completed projects, discussing challenges encountered and lessons learned.
Requirements
- Prior technical background is not necessary
- No coding experience is required
- Familiarity with markup languages (HTML, XML, etc.) is beneficial
35 Hours
