Program Overview

Introduction to Virtual and Mixed Reality Technology Unit

The Virtual and Mixed Reality Technology unit, KIT208, explores the field of virtual reality, mixed reality, and advanced concepts and technologies for interfacing humans with complex machines. This unit discusses the potential impact of these technologies on the way we think about computers and interact with them.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Virtual and Mixed Reality Technology
• Unit code: KIT208
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Information and Communication Technology
• Discipline: Information & Communication Technology
• Coordinator: Doctor Winyu Chinthammit
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Availability

• Location: Online
• Study period: Semester 2
• Attendance options:
  • On-campus
  • Off-Campus
  • International students
  • Domestic students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start date: 6/7/2026
• Census date: 28/7/2026
• WW date: 31/8/2026
• End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the need for and use of virtual and mixed reality technologies in the world today
• Assess the potential of emerging interface technologies for real-world applications
• Use an iterative design process to develop an interface application that utilises virtual or mixed reality technologies to meet specified user needs

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• KIT101 or KIT107 or KIT109

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: On-Line teaching arrangements: Lecture: 1 hour weekly, Self-study: 1 hour weekly, Tutorial: 2 hours weekly commencing in week 1
• Assessment:
  • Essay (15%)
  • Design of Interface Application (20%)
  • Development of Interface Application (I) (20%)
  • Development of Interface Application (II) (20%)
  • Development and Evaluation of Interface Application (25%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable, View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required: N/A
• Recommended: N/A

Note

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