ISIS 170S - Constructing Immersive Virtual Worlds

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Inf Science and Inf Studies

Description:

Theory, practice, and creation of 3D virtual worlds. Hands-on design and development of online immersive synthetic social spaces with Croquet. Introduction to Smalltalk/Squeak programming and graphics workflow for creating virtual worlds and media assets. Critical exploration of state-of-the-art virtual world technologies; 3D graphics, text chat, voice, video, simulations, and mixed reality systems. Topics include: history and culture of virtual worlds, in-world identity and avatars; behavioral norms; self-organizing cultures; virtual world economies; architectural scalability. No prerequisites - some programming experience helpful. Consent of instructor required. Instructors: McCahill and Lombardi

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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