Category: Brief

Key Deliverables

1. XR Experience Concept (200 Words)
   • Define the concept, focusing on cross-platform immersive media.
   • Embed it within a specific domain like education, games, or experimental art.
   • Address challenges and opportunities in cross-platform integration.
2. Cross-Platform XR Experience
   • Combine at least two XR media:
     • VR: Includes navigation, animated characters, and spatial sound.
     • 360-Degree Film: Includes spatial sound and optional VFX/actors.
     • MR: Features interactive elements and sound design.
   • Time limit: Maximum of 20 minutes across platforms.
3. User Research Iterations
   • Week 10 (February): Low-tech, paper-based test.
   • Week 21 (April): Early prototype.
   • Week 32 (May): Formative or summative evaluation.
4. Critical Group Report (2000 Words)
   • Include:
     • Concept overview.
     • Iteration goals and improvements.
     • User research planning and execution.
     • Challenges and solutions.
     • Individual contributions.
5. Research Blog
   • Weekly updates with visual and written documentation.
6. Research Presentations
   • Share your findings and progress throughout the unit.
7. Final Major Project Proposal
   • Pitch Deck (theme, XR type, and proposal elements):
     • If applied XR: Include a research question.
     • If narrative XR: Include treatment and script outline.
     • If experimental/art XR: Include a concept document.
   • Include planned core mechanics and functionality.

Technical and Submission Requirements

• VR Content:
  • Animated virtual or non-human characters.
  • Interface design and navigation.
  • Spatial sound and interactive triggers.
• 360-Degree Film:
  • Optional actors and VFX.
  • Spatial sound.
• MR Content:
  • Interactive menus and sound.

Timeline

• Week 10 (February): Concept and low-tech tests.
• Week 21 (April): Early XR prototype; draft FMP proposal.
• Week 29 (May): Soft submission.
• Week 32 (June 19): Final graded submission.