This class will teach you the fundamentals of augmented reality (AR), and how to build an AR experience using ARCore. Through the four week course, you'll learn:
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Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore
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Learn how to build new immersive experiences in augmented and virtual reality.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Introduction to augmented reality (AR)
In this module, you'll be introduced to the basics of augmented reality and some surrounding context-- how and why it was developed, and how it compares to and differs from its technological cousin, virtual reality. You will also learn more about the current industry landscape, the hardware needed to view AR content, and how people are using AR today.
2 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 11 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
The basics of AR functionality
In this module we’ll dive into the hardware components inside mobile devices that power augmented reality, and you'll discover ways in which AR assets can feel real and keep users immersed. You'll learn about ARCore features that help make a digital object behave as though it exists in a real world space, as well as a few constraints facing AR today.
3 hours to complete
18 videos (Total 20 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Taking the next steps with ARCore
In this section you’ll dive into a few specific examples of how AR applications are being used in the real world. You’ll learn about the strengths and current constraints of the ARCore platform, user considerations, and basic AR interaction options. You’ll also gain more knowledge about the tools and team you’ll need to build an AR app.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 10 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Bringing ARCore to life
In this last module we’ll dive deeper into some important elements of augmented reality and bring them to life with existing ARCore apps. You’ll also learn more about how to create 3D assets for AR with tools like Google Poly and Unity, as well as discover further resources to continue your augmented reality learning journey.
3 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 9 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO AUGMENTED REALITY AND ARCORE
by MWAug 5, 2021
A good introduction to AR for novices. It gives the foundational information needed to develop further. The only shortfall is that some of the information is out of date relating to poly.google.com
by KPDec 13, 2018
Thanks to this course I learnt most of the basic elements of AR and of course about it's development curve. I would recommend everyone, who is interested in AR, but doesn't know where to start.
by MMJul 30, 2021
The content is still relevant, but there are few things like Poly google which doesn't exist anymore. The course does feel that needs some minor updates. Overall is a good course.
by LMJun 13, 2020
Definitely a good overview if you come at this knowing nothing. I feel like I better understand AR. But I do wish that there was walk-through where you get to create a Google Poly scene.
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